For Sale 1

1936 Vintage Racing Austin 7 “The Rivet Special”

This car started life as a racing Austin 7 and after a few years it was then converted to a 750 formula racing car and the
history unfortunately I do not have. Graham Chambers then purchased the car and converted it back to a racing Austin 7
and then proceeded to race it with great success and had many victories including lap records. I purchased the car from
him in 2004 and have raced it every year in the Triple Challenge races. So far there has never been a year without I have
not won a trophy.

Since purchasing the car the engine has been totally rebuilt by Darrel Woods and it has only done six hours racing, it is
now under going modifications and an update ready for this season.

Specification

Austin seven chassis drilled and lightened, the body is constructed with a tube space frame on Austin 7 chassis and light
weight alloy panels riveted to the frame - Hence the name “the rivet special”.The engine has been placed further back to
balance the car and it is fitted with the Bowdenex front axle which has the advantage of being fully adjustable i.e. camber
and caster angles giving the car unbelievable and predictable handling.
The engine is Austin 7 based
Fully balanced pressure fed Phoenix crankshaft
New Renault 4 Pistons and connecting rods all balanced and polished including lightened flywheel and Hillman Imp clutch
Modified crankcase and cylinder block racing valves and camshaft including new modified Rayburn cylinder head
Twin inch and a quarter S U carburetors with ram pipes with a specially modified exhaust system
All new electrics including Boch distributor, H T leads, coil and new battery
Pressurised cooling system with mini radiator and electric cooling fan thermostatically controlled
Four speed close ratio gearbox
Austin big seven rear axle of set
This engine will tick over at 1,800 revs and full power at 7,500
This car is one of the fastest racing Austin sevens around fully prepared and ready to race and win this season if you go to
our website peartreehillracing.co.uk I had a camera on the car and you can come for ride with me and enjoy real vintage
racing

Offers around £12,500 for a real piece of fun vintage racing - Email John for further details