Solved - NEH 2101: Austin 7 Super Sportsman Special - 1937

[Carnut]

Identify this car (full name required) and from when it dates, for 1 point:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[thorax]

Austin Seven 1937?

[Carnut]

Austin Seven 1937?

Yes!
And what's its name/nickname (not sure which..)?
Locked for your reply.

[thorax]

not sure but maybe: Austin Seven Super Sportsman Special (1937)?

[Carnut]

not sure but maybe: Austin Seven Super Sportsman Special (1937)?

That would indeed seem to be what it's known as!
Well done.

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[D-type]

Does that body date to 1937, or is it a postwar construction on the 1937 chassis?

[Carnut]

Does that body date to 1937, or is it a postwar construction on the 1937 chassis?

I would probably guess the latter, although not necessarily.
I'll try to find out.

[Carnut]

It's a 1950s Special:

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This car was first registered in 1937 as an Austin Seven Ruby saloon, the body is believed to be a one off, or modified Super Accessories, Super Sportsman. Constructed with an aluminium skin on a tubular steel frame.
The Austin Seven chassis was retained, stiffened and braced. The 750cc two bearing engine is fitted with a high compression cylinder head, double valve springs and re profiled cam followers.
Speedex independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes from an early Morris Minor and smaller 15 inch wheels
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Rear view:

[D-type]

Thanks.  That's what I suspected.