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Austin Seven
Publications.
Books about &
related to the Austin Seven
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If you know of any other publications that should
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TITLE: The Austin Seven Source Book |
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AUTHOR: Bryan Purves |
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SIZE:275h x 215w |
PAGES:544 |
| The Austin Seven
source Book is a comprehensive reference work about
every Austin Seven manufactured at Longbridge or
under licence by manufacturers in the UK and
overseas. All 329 known variants are listed and
described in detail. The information is organized in
chronological order with an annual summery of design
feature changes in the models manufactured at
Longbridge. The book is fuuly illustrated in black
and white with photos and drawings. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven Manual |
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AUTHOR: Doug Woodrow |
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SIZE:280h x 217w |
PAGES:500+ |
| A brick
of a book containing descriptions and diagrams of
all the major mechanical parts of the Austin Seven.
if you want to know how to remove the clutch
withdrawal mechanism then you had better get hold of
a copy of this workshop bible. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: Original Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: Rinsey Mills |
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SIZE:300h x 235w |
PAGES:128 |
| A full
colour glossy book painstakingly researched and
aiming to reveal how the Austin Seven altered in
detail over the years. It includes 270 photographs
showing all the significant model variations and the
important mechanical and trim changes. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: Chris Harvey |
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SIZE:257h x 215w |
PAGES:222 |
| The
facts and figures, development and production
history of the Austin Seven in all its forms.
Descriptions of what is was like to drive when new,
a complete competition review, a guide to
restoration and troubleshooting are contained in a
hard back book illustrated in black and white with a
few colour plates. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven 1922 to 1982 |
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AUTHOR: R.M.Clarke |
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SIZE:271h x 200w |
PAGES:104 |
| A
digest of articles that appeared in Autocar, Light
car, Motor, Practical Classics and Practical
Motoring between 1923 and 1982 published by
Brooklands Books. An eclectic mix of articles about
the cars and their maintenance. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven; A Pictorial Tribute |
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AUTHOR: R.J. Wyatt |
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SIZE:241h x 171w |
PAGES:80 |
| As the
title suggests this is a compilation of black and
white photographs with captions tracing the history
of the Seven in all its incarnations. The book was
published in 1975 by Motor Racing Publications Ltd. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: Jonathan Wood |
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SIZE:210h x 150w |
PAGES:32 |
| A slim
soft back volume first published in 1999 illustrated
with numerous black and white photographs describing
the development of the Austin Seven and its
evolution up to 1939. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven Book |
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AUTHOR: R.T. Nicholson |
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SIZE:190h x 130w |
PAGES:177 |
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small hardback book well illustrated with
photographs and diagrams covering all aspects
of Austin Seven running and maintenance. if you want
to know how to grease your nipples or clean the
shock absorbers this is the book for you. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: The Motor for the Million |
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AUTHOR: The Austin Motor Company |
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SIZE:190h x 125w |
PAGES:20 |
| A small
booklet produced by the Austin Motor Company as an
advertising brochure. It is interesting for the
contemporary photographs of the early Austin Seven
Tourer in use. This booklet has been reproduced in
print a number of times. |
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AVAILABILITY: Can be tricky to
track down. |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: R.J Wyatt |
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SIZE:240h x 163w |
PAGES:192 |
| A book
that traces the development of the Austin Seven from
its planning stages and first appearance in 1922,
through its many phases until 1939. There are the
full specifications of the engines and body designs
in great detail with 72 black and white photographs
and numerous diagrams. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: Bill Boddy |
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SIZE:218h x 148w |
PAGES:105 |
| Edited
by Bill Boddy MBE the former editor of 'Motor Sport'
this book was first published in 1972 but reprinted
by the Pre-war Austin Seven Club as it was
out-of-print and becoming difficult to find in the
second hand market. The reprint is a soft back book
illustrated with black and white photographs
covering mainly sporting models of the Austin Seven. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: The Book of the Austin Seven and Eight |
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AUTHOR: Staton Abbey |
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SIZE:175h x 125w |
PAGES:120 |
| A
strictly practical guide for the enthusiastic owner
first published by Pitmans in 1935 and in print
until 1951. A small hardback book with many black
and white illustrations, it is a comprehensive guide
to running the Austin Seven, Big seven and Austin
Eight. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven Companion |
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AUTHOR: 750 Motor Club |
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SIZE:210h x 150w |
PAGES:288 |
| First
produced in 1980 this is a digest of articles that
originally appeared in the 750 Motor Club Bulletin,
other extant sources and some 'new' articles. It is
an idiosyncratic collection but highly informative
on all aspects of Austin Seven repair, maintenance
and use. |
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AVAILABILITY: Sometimes
available on Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven Briefing |
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AUTHOR: Various (Practical Classics) |
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SIZE:295h x 210w |
PAGES:46 |
| A guide
produced by Practical Classics and Car Restorer in
1991 based on the previous 'Mini-Book' (see below).
It was up rated with an improved quality of print
and an extra ten pages of articles. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: Tuning and Maintenance of the Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: PWA7C |
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SIZE:255h x 195w |
PAGES:14 |
| A
Booklet produced by the PWA7C that is a general
guide to the tuning and maintenance of the Austin
seven. It includes sections on; the engine oiling
system, rear axles, steering gear lubrication,
cylinder head sticking, working with the pistons,
the petrol pump, torque tube play, maintaining equal
braking, hub bearings, steering backlash, track rod
ends, shock absorbers, door rattles and leaking
screens. |
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AVAILABILITY: You could try
the PWA7C |
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TITLE: Mini Book on the Austin Seven |
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AUTHOR: Various (Practical Classics) |
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SIZE:298h x 210w |
PAGES:31 |
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Produced by Practical Classics and Car Restorer
including articles about buying an Austin Seven,
rear axle rebuilds, engine overhauls, fitting rear
springs, door trim on a box saloon and using the
Ruby. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: A Digest of Technical Articles from the
Pre-war Austin seven Club Magazine |
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AUTHOR: Mike Harris (Editor) |
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SIZE:298h x 210w |
PAGES:83 |
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Produced by the Pre-war Austin Seven Club this is a
diverse and eclectic collection of technical
articles that cover many aspects of Austin Seven
maintenance. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: Seven Years With Samantha |
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AUTHOR: Clive Ball |
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SIZE:223h x 145w |
PAGES:248 |
| The
story of Clive Ball's epic round-the-world adventure
in a 1929 Austin Seven, Samantha. Starting in 1965
he travelled 48000 miles and visited 38 countries.
Following a three and a half year break in Western
Australia where he met his wife-to-be Sheila he
finished the return leg of the journey arriving back
in Britain in 1972. |
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AVAILABILITY: You may
occasionally find them on Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven. Profile Publications No 39 |
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AUTHOR: D B Tubbs |
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SIZE:233h x 176w |
PAGES:12 |
| A short
illustrated history of the Austin Seven with
interesting colour plates inside the front and
back covers. |
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AVAILABILITY: You may
occasionally find them on Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven Specials |
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AUTHOR: L.M (Bill) Williams |
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SIZE:215h x 145w |
PAGES:160 |
| The
complete special builders manual containing
invaluable advice on the identification and choice
of the most suitable engines and chassis for
rebuilds, together with tuning know-how. Illustrated
in black and white and first published in 1958. |
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AVAILABILITY: Available
second-hand so you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: A Guide to Building Reproduction Austin
Ulsters |
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AUTHOR: C.S.W.Gould |
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SIZE:297h x 215w |
PAGES:120 |
| The Austin Ulster
is a sports version of the
pre war Austin Seven. This book describes how to convert touring Austin Seven
components to sports specification where this is possible, where to get
reproductions of the special sports components and bodywork, how to mount it,
make the seat frame, weather equipment etc., and to get the car licensed. |
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AVAILABILITY: You may
occasionally find them on Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven Surviving Chassis Register |
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AUTHOR: The Austin Seven Clubs' Association |
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SIZE:213h x 140w |
PAGES:Numerous |
| First
Printed in 2000 the Surviving Chassis Register is an
invaluable, if now a little out of date, listing of
the surviving Austin Sevens listed by chassis number
and registration number. |
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AVAILABILITY: From the Austin
7 Clubs' Association
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin Seven Centre Catalogue of Spare
Parts and Services. |
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AUTHOR: The Austin Seven Centre Ltd |
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SIZE:210h x 150w |
PAGES:176 |
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Basically a catalogue of spare part codes but it is
a lot more than that as it is illustrated from cover
to cover with clear exploded diagrams of all the
mechanical parts of the Austin Seven. An invaluable
resource if you want to know which parts make up the
mechanical assembly. |
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AVAILABILITY: You may
occasionally find them on Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: The Austin |
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AUTHOR: Barney Sharratt |
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SIZE:275h x 215w |
PAGES:272 |
| Since 1905, Herbert Austin's Longbridge car factory,
known locally as "The Austin" has provided a livelihood for thousands of families in the West Midlands.
This is the story of the vehicles produced there, and the factory itself , in the words of those
intimately involved in the styling , design, testing and building of cars. It provides historic
detail, human experience and social history, and aims to be of great interest to motoring
enthusiasts as well as those who have worked at Longbridge. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: Austin Seven
Cigarette and Trade
Cards |
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AUTHOR: Bryan Norfolk |
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SIZE:210h x 147w |
PAGES:76 |
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Produced in 2009 in recognition of the A7CA, A7OC
and 750MC anniversaries taking place in this year.
Bryan Norfolk has brought together a comprehensive
and highly colourful collection of trade cars
featuring the Austin Seven in its many forms. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from Ebay
HERE |
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TITLE: Bitsa The Vintage Car and friends |
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AUTHOR: Sharon J Kirk |
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SIZE:220h x 140w |
PAGES:81 |
| This is a children's
book about a little Austin Seven boat-tail car who
lives in the small market town of Middleton with his
owner Mrs. Cropley the grocer. Highly suitable for
reading aloud or independant readers. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: Bitsa Another Journey Through Middleton |
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AUTHOR: Sharon J Kirk |
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SIZE:220h x 140w |
PAGES:64 |
| The follow up to the
original with eight new
short stories. |
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AVAILABILITY: You can purchase
this from our shop HERE |
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TITLE: The Light Car - A Technical History |
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AUTHOR: C.F. Caunter |
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SIZE:210h x 135w |
PAGES:192 |
| A
technical history of cars with engines of less than
1600cc capacity published in 1970 by HMSO and sold
through the Science Museum in London. Compares the
design and construction of light cars including the
Austin Seven. |
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AVAILABILITY: Second hand
bookshops or you could try
HERE |
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TITLE: The Motorist's Companion |
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AUTHOR: John Prioleau |
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SIZE:200h x 125w |
PAGES:507 |
| This
book describes itself as the week-end book of
motoring pleasures, routes, humour, food and drink,
inns and upkeep. First published in 1936 it is a
motorist's guide contemporary with the Austin Seven
with such chapter headings as; The Care of the
Stomach Abroad. Fascinating. Favourite quote:
"Most of the Italian main roads have undergone an
immense transformation since the establishment of
the Fascist regime..." |
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AVAILABILITY: Hunt for it at
second hand bookshops or try
HERE |
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