Description NEW VIDEO; Solid car; recent ignition service and new battery; original interior; lots of patination; ideal starter classic The Big 7 was always intended as a replacement for the immortal Seven, but such was the affection for its smaller sibling that demand continued right up until the outbreak of the war.

Bigger in every department, the Big 7 continued to use the traditional suspension of the earlier cars and was rather overshaddowed by the Austin 8 when it made its debut in 1939 - a more advanced design that was to do sterling service in the War effort.

That said, they are an easy car to own and drive and have a following of their own.

An all-in-one engine/block of cast iron of about 900cc replaced the aluminium crankcase of the Seven, offering more performance and reliability, all in a Ruby-esque body shell which was bigger in all dimensions.

This example is in presentable order, looking like an older restoration which has retained the original upholstery.

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