Description:
Club history
During the summer of 2000 when
the idea of forming an Austin Seven
Club in Cornwall was first considered we thought that it might attract a
membership of perhaps 30. The inaugural meeting on the 7th August was
attended by 24 people; all of whom joined whilst others, who were unable to
attend the meeting, joined during the following weeks having already indicated
their support. The membership continued to grow and by August 2003 we had
our 100th member.
We set out to offer monthly
runs, social events, to organise Club holidays, provide technical advice and
keep members informed with a monthly magazine and a website.
 The
monthly runs were of an ad-hoc format which enabled members to meet
for coffee
and a chat and decide on a run to a pub for lunch in a small convoy or to go
home. Some runs were more organised with a route sheet as the summer
months brought out more members
and long convoys had to be avoided.
 Our
first Club holiday was to Le Mans in 2001 and since then members have
enjoyed holidays in Germany, Eire, Spain, Brittany, the North and South Devon coasts,
Dorset's Jurassic coast, the Isle of Wight and North Wales. Small groups
often arrange a short break in Spring and/or Autumn.
 We also encourage members to support the local rallies and village shows
throughout Cornwall during the summer months. We arrange a Club display
with around 24 'Sevens' and a central theme at the three-day West of
England Steam Engine Society Annual Rally in mid-August.
Members go
to the 750 MC National Rally at Beaulieu and attend the annual
rallies organised by the Dorset and Bristol Clubs. A few venture to Perth
each year for the Scottish Club rally and enjoy a
longer stay for a holiday. In 2005 many members also attended the Austin
Centenary at Cofton Park. The 'JOGLE' from John O'Groats
to Lands End and two way runs, and also the East-West run from
Lowestoft to Lands End, have been successfully completed by a few members
including two of our prominent lady drivers.
Teach-ins
have been well attended during most winters as the mechanically
able members have passed on their practical experience to those trying to repair
and restore their Sevens. Practical help on repairs and restoration is
always available for the less able members. Much of this technical advice
is passed on through the Club magazine and placed
on this website to be shared with anyone who has a problem to solve.
Since the Club was formed over 220 'Seven' owners have, at sometime, been a member. We now have a fairly constant membership of
over 140 with some new members each month whilst a few discontinue their
interest and ownership of 'Sevens' each year. Our members own around 170 'Sevens' of which about 130 are
running and the rest are being worked on. Member's cars
cover the full range of 'Sevens' built by The Austin Motor
Co. Ltd. at Longbridge, Birmingham with a few owning models built by other
coachbuilders.
As a member
club of A7CA we actively contribute to the
wider movement and our representative attends the Committee Meetings. We are also a member club of the
FBHVC and each year organise a run to
support 'Drive it Day' inviting all pre-war Austin owners in Cornwall to join us
for the day.
We have
enjoyed ten successful years and celebrated our 10th Anniversary in July
2010 with The Kernow Rumble which was the
largest ever gathering of 'Sevens' in Cornwall.
If we can continue in the coming years to sustain the current level of interest,
and support, we shall feel vindicated that our original wish to establish an
Austin Seven Club in Cornwall has been well worth the effort.
CA7C aims:
To further Austin Seven enthusiasts' enjoyment in running
and maintaining their cars.
To provide a focal point, in Cornwall, for Austin Seven
ownership.
To provide assistance, support, encouragement and
opportunities to enable members to use their Austin Sevens to the full.
To encourage and assist those who have recently joined
the ranks of Austin Seven owners and those who hope to do so in the future.
CA7C offers:
monthly runs; club holidays;
social events; monthly magazine; technical
advice: help on sources of spares, tools and materials.
Membership:
is open to all Austin Seven enthusiasts in
Cornwall, or with connections to the County, defined as anyone
owning, or aspiring to own, or with serious interest in, any type of Austin
Seven. Membership includes spouse or partner and children up to age 16.
We welcome lady owner/drivers
and offer them as much technical support as they need.
Enquiries from Overseas:
Our primary aim is to assist owners within the county
of Cornwall, UK, and therefore, with the greatest respect,
we do not have overseas members as we are not able to provide all the benefits
that local members can enjoy.
However, we do offer support and assistance to
Austin Seven owners
throughout the world. Please refer to our
Technical Articles,
Quick Tips and Guide
to Parts and Services, and always feel free to contact us, via the
webmaster, with any questions
arising from these articles or your work on your Austin Seven.
Motor Sport Events:
Our members do not participate in any motor sport
events, ie Trials, Hill Climbs or Circuit Racing, with their Austin Sevens.
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