Test date 13 April 1928 Price as tested £170The ‘Gordon England’ sunshine saloon derivative of the Austin Seven is not, in fact, a true Austin in the sense that it represents the car at its best value for money expended. The extra accessories and more elaborate body cost more, and it is just a question whether the extra cost is worth it.
It is certain that there is a great future for the sunshine saloon – a type of body consistently fostered by this journal – and the England model is not only of very simple construction, but it definitely does give one a waterproof closed car for bad weather and a freely ventilated, wholly open car in good weather.
The roof consists of a long piece of fabric attached to the body only at the back but secured to it all round the edge by a number of press buttons.
Engine
- Layout 4 cyls , 747 cc
How big?
- Length 2621 mm
- Width 1463 mm
- Height 1889 mm
- Wheelbase 2286 mm
- Weight 441 kg
- Fuel tank 18.0 litres
