Solved - NEH 5191: Austin Seven Ace Special built in Melbourne

[Carnut]

What's this, built where - for 1 point?:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[Allan L]

Well it is obviously an Austin 7 but equally obviously not a catalogued model and it has the rather battered look of a used-up car. The only non-Austin part I recognise is the M type MG windscreen frame.

How about Australia as the answer to "built where?"

[Carnut]

Well it is obviously an Austin 7 but equally obviously not a catalogued model and it has the rather battered look of a used-up car. The only non-Austin part I recognise is the M type MG windscreen frame.

How about Australia as the answer to "built where?"

You're right; where in Australia though?!
Also the fact it is an Australian model brings the possibility of other names..
I'll lock it for you until your next reply.

[Allan L]

I really have no idea where it was built but the only internet site I can find it on shows it to have a Victoria registration plate so perhaps it was built in that state - and perhaps Melbourne as the greatest population centre.
That site speculates that it may have been called "Austin 7 Ace" but it has photos of the "Ace" which clearly show it is different.

[Carnut]

Yes, it was built in Melbourne.
It is said to be a special  based on an Austin 7 Ace, which I took as Gospel but of course it may not be accurate..
I'm not qualified to argue!
Well done.