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Many coachbuilt versions of the Austin 7 were produced during the car's long production run. Some looked a little awkward, while those such as the Swallow (built by the Swallow Sidecar Company) drew great praise from owners and journalists alike, especially when they were parked alongside the somewhat boxy-looking factory versions. The first Swallow-bodied Austin 7s were put on sale, in tourer form only, in 1927 as the Austin Seven Swallow. In 1928 this model was joined by the Austin Seven Swallow Saloon, which is the car shown here. Production of the Seven Swallow in both closed and open forms continued until 1932, by which time approximately 3,500 had been built in all. Sporting models aside, the Swallow-bodied Austin 7s are probably the most desirable of all variants today.
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