can anyone identify if this is an Austin Ruby?

Rex RAP · 18th January 2011, 02:47

Guys, I am stuck in my restoration of the Ruby! Can someone help me with (a) what was the size of the headlights (diameter at lense rim)? I have two sets of different diameters (b) anyone have meters? (c) I am planning to paint it off-white / cream with wine red upholstery... any thoughts, any pictures to guide me?

Nick Mayne · 2nd December 2021, 20:00

My friend in the UK Austin 7 club said the following:
"It looks like an Austin Light 12 Tourer, around 1932/3. I think they were still making the Heavy 12 at that time as well. In fact the Heavy 12 went on almost up to the war in its commercial forms.

Hope that helps, Nick.

Nick Mayne · 4th December 2021, 02:25

My experienced friend in the UK Cambridge Austin 7 Club said the following:
It looks like an Australian (Holden?) bodied Ruby open Road Tourer to me. It definitely is not a Big Seven.
Hope that helps, Nick

18th January 2011, 02:47	#16
Rex RAP BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: 21 Times	Re: can anyone identify if this is an Austin Ruby? Guys, I am stuck in my restoration of the Ruby! Can someone help me with (a) what was the size of the headlights (diameter at lense rim)? I have two sets of different diameters (b) anyone have meters? (c) I am planning to paint it off-white / cream with wine red upholstery... any thoughts, any pictures to guide me?
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2nd December 2021, 20:00	#17
Nick Mayne Newbie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Potton, UK Posts: 17 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: can anyone identify if this is an Austin Ruby? My friend in the UK Austin 7 club said the following: "It looks like an Austin Light 12 Tourer, around 1932/3. I think they were still making the Heavy 12 at that time as well. In fact the Heavy 12 went on almost up to the war in its commercial forms. Hope that helps, Nick.
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4th December 2021, 02:25	#18
Nick Mayne Newbie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Potton, UK Posts: 17 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: can anyone identify if this is an Austin Ruby? My experienced friend in the UK Cambridge Austin 7 Club said the following: It looks like an Australian (Holden?) bodied Ruby open Road Tourer to me. It definitely is not a Big Seven. Hope that helps, Nick
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