Austin Main Agents / Dealers

[Andrew Fallon]

Hi All, thanks for the comments on the dealership website, I hope it is interesting to all.  I still have lots more to add to the site.

I have now set up dealers pages for all the Austin Dealers / Agents in Australia, with some interesting articles and adverts, and a badge, thanks Tony.


Please send me any additional information you have on dealers.

Oh, a bit of a request, Austin went world wide, I had a look as the Dealers in Wales and found some information but a lot of the news papers at that time are in Welsh so a bit of a challenge.  I don't suppose those A7 Friends in none English Speaking Countries could have a quick look and see what they can find out about the overseas Dealers / Agents. 

I'll have a look at New Zealand next.....

1935 The News March 7 1935 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/

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Douglas,

Here's a picture of a Luke & Hogg nameplate that I found on an Scottish (SH) registered RP Saloon.

Andrew, many thanks for sharing the badge, I can't find any dealers in the Netherlands...

Doug, I have put out a request for information to members of the DPA7O, the Netherlands Austin Seven Club. I'll forward you any relevant feedback.
Meanwhile, here are a few names of Netherlands 20s and 30s dealerships to get you started:
Firma H.C.L. Sieberg, Scheldeplein, Amsterdam.
Maatschappij Olanda, Langestraat 118-122, Hilversum.
G. Riemer, Pletterijkade, Den Haag.
De Arnhemsche Rijtuig Maatschappij, voorheen Gebr. Riemer, Arnhem.

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Douglas - excellent and interesting work, well done!


Andrew - I visit Duns a few times each year, a lovely small market town in the Scottish Borders.  The local historical society hold a photo of the garage, may be worth contacting them to see if you can be sent a copy, see:  http://www.dunsehistorysociety.co.uk/photo_images.shtml (scroll to Duns Streets and then North Street).

Ruairidh,

Thanks for the information. I'll urge the owner to get his dormant RP back on the road and onto the ferry over to Duns, a really sweet spot.