Q: I have heard that these baby cars were actually made into racing cars pre war. Seems very improbable, 7H.P. was never much power. Does any older gent know further info; on this, Where did they race and did they ever come in third? Do you know of a website with the "Gen" Thanks.
A: The austin 7 was made with various bodies saloon, van and a two seater sports was also made They were raced by clubs in many places including the famous Brooklands circuit in Surrey. The unmodified side valve engine could achieve speeds of over 80 MPH
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