AGO 903 - 1933 Austin Seven

'Septimus' arrived at the Museum in March 2008 following the Easter 'Open Day' event.

Around 290,000 Austin Sevens were produced at Austin's Longbridge works between 1922 and 1939, and 7,000 are believed to survive.

This London registered car was bought new for £ 118, and is believed to be a model dating from early 1933, as synchromesh gearboxes were introduced in that year.

After being with its current owner for some years, it underwent a full restoration at David Wall's 'Toad Hall Workshops' in Norfolk, and has recently been placed on display at the Museum.

Delivery was via an appropriately dressed delivery driver!