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The
750 Motor Club offers Austin Seven enthusiasts
a vast variety of events in which to participate
including static rallies, Austin Seven racing,
trials and road
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The
road runs range from a leisurely short outing
with a pub lunch through
to continental marathons covering up to 2,000 miles
and lasting a week or two.
 Examples
include celebrating the Austin Seven’s 80th anniversary with a
visit to the Isle of Man and the EuroTour ’02
run via France to Berlin and Eisenach, the birth
place of the German Dixi version of the Austin Seven.
Entrants need have no
fears of having problems with their cars since there
is always support and assistance from their companions.
 The
most notable rally is the Seven Fifty Motor Club’s
National Austin Seven Rally held annually at The
National Motor Museum
at Beaulieu on the first Sunday in July. Participants
usually make a weekend of it, with a leisurely drive
to Beaulieu followed by enjoying the Barbecue on
the Saturday evening with fellow enthusiasts.
The rally attracts some
2-300 Austin Sevens which may be judged or, if preferred,
simply entered to be there. A variety of classes
for the different types and uses (showroom or transport)
are available with the opportunity of winning splendid
trophies. Entrants may also take part in a gentle
gymkhana, which tests the skill of drivers and provides
a lot of fun. For those seeking spare parts old and
new for their cars, there is an excellent autojumble
with stallholders offering a wide variety of spares
and useful services.
The popular 750 Motor
Club Austin Seven Championship is run on an annual
basis and embraces all types of event through the
year, again with many splendid trophies to be won.
Centres
and Groups around the country hold monthly meetings
with speakers on various interesting topics,
technical talks on restoration etc., they also
organise treasure hunts and the runs previously referred to. Members do
not
have to join individual centres, although they will benefit by doing so
from the camaraderie, and may attend meetings
anywhere in the country.
Members are offered expert technical advice and assistance in locating a spare
part or solving that elusive problem. A spares and services directory is
available free of charge. There is also a free DVLA historic car registration
service.
 The
750 Bulletin, the 750 Motor Club’s A4 monthly
magazine, covering reports and information of
all the Club’s activities, and also the
quarterly Austin Seven Clubs Association Magazine
are both free of charge to members.
The Sales & Wants sections are especially useful. Grey Book is only free
to those who have their car on the A7 register.
Certain members are able to quote the value of a car for the purpose of insurance
and special reduced rates are available through recommended companies, some
of whom include recovery facilities in the event of a breakdown. RAC Breakdown
Services also offer reduced rates to 750 Motor Club Members, which of course
would apply to modern
cars also.
Additionally,
a list of companies offering products and services
at specially
reduced charges is available to members.
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