Austin 7 Ruby photograph from the thirties.
Firstly, this interesting photograph, one of a number that I found in 2007:
Photographs of several Austin 7s, in various guises, appear within the vintage photographs section at oldclassiccar. Shown here is another 7, this time an example of a mid-1930s Austin 7 Ruby, complete with (presumably) its proud owners.
The range of Austin 7s for 1935 first broke cover late in 1934, and looked noticeably different to the outgoing cars. Sales of the 797cc Ruby began in 1935, and as the car shown here has a 1930s tax disc in the window, it is reasonable to assume that the car was new, or almost new, when this picture was taken. The paint and chromework are in super-clean condition, and even the starting handle has been carefully positioned for this photograph. A 1930s-style AA badge is also fitted to the grille, painted now for '35-onwards small Austins. Wonder what the future held for BPW 358? did it see out the war, end its days in a 50s scrapyard, or perhaps survive into preservation?
Secondly, here is a photograph that Nigel emailed over in 2008, and shows a 1934 Austin 7 Ruby parked in a very smart setting. This, and the other photos that he sent me, were discovered in a family photo album from his wife's side of the family. This example belonged to his wife's father. Thanks for sending it over!
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