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English: This Australian designed vintage 1929 Austin Seven Meteor sports model is one of a limited number built between 1928-29 by coachbuilder A Robinson & Co. of 181 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

• Chassis is standard production 1929 Austin Seven type AD Tourer, with exception of a lower steering box angle and lengthened steering column.

• Engine is standard production late 1928 / early 1929 4 cylinder side-valve 2 bearing 1 1/8" crank-shaft developing 10.5bhp @ 2400rpm, with exception of a 1936 high compression cylinder head ( 1A911-AF1 5.6.6 ).

• Body and single passenger door are constructed of sheet steel formed over an ash timber frame. The original painted 4 panel steel bonnet with louvered sides is replicated in polished aluminium.

• The graceful sweeping cycle-type wings are made of sheet steel rolled to the 19" wheel’s profile.

• A large steel cowling encases the radiator and a bulbous fairing covers the front axle assembly.

• A 2 piece V-type fixed windscreen is mounted directly to the scuttle.

• The single bench seat tub is upholstered in leather. The seat base is removed to access the battery, and the backrest folds forward to access the luggage compartment in the vehicle’s tail.

• A collapsible Rexine hood and tonneau cover provide limited protection from inclement weather.

• The dash houses a Smith PA speedometer, Harcourt oil pressure gauge and Lucas SM5 switch panel with ammeter. Radiator cap incorporates a Boyce MotoMeter water temperature gauge.

• The 6 volt electrical system consists of Lucas R47 head lamps and side lamps, single Lucas AT201L tail lamp, Lucas SM5 switch panel, electric starter motor, Lucas DEL dynamo, Lucas CF1 cut-out and fuse unit, Lucas ignition coil, CAV DS4 distributor, and Lucas Altette horn.

• The uncoupled breaking system is cable and drum. The foot brake-pedal operates the rear brakes, and the hand-brake leaver operates the front brakes.

• Transmission is a 3 speed gate change "crash" gearbox, with a 4.9:1 differential gear ratio.

• A 4 gallon petrol tank gravity feeds the updraft Zenith 22FZ bronze carburettor.

• All bright metalwork is Nickel plated.

The 1928 model Robinson Austin Seven Meteor had two small doors, whilst the 1929 model featured a single passenger’s side door with spare wheel mounted on the driver’s side of the body.

It is unknown if any other examples of an Austin Seven Robinson Meteor have survived to this day.

Car Number: A8-1359

Chassis Number: 78793

Engine Number: 73800