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AUSTIN 7 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 2 AUSTIN 7s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the AUSTIN 7 is rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 7
The Austin 7 is an economy car that was produced from 1922 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by Austin. It was nicknamed the "Baby Austin" and was at that time one of the most popular cars produced for the British market and sold well abroad. Its effect on the British market was similar to that of the Model T Ford in the US, replacing most other British economy cars and cyclecars of the early 1920s. It was also licensed and copied by companies all over the world. The first BMW car, the BMW Dixi, was a licensed Austin 7. In France they were made and sold as Rosengarts, and in the United States they...
AUSTIN 7 — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN 7 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2 AUSTIN 7 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN 7 rare?
The AUSTIN 7 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN 7 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN 7 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most AUSTIN 7 use?
Most AUSTIN 7 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUSTIN 7 peak?
The AUSTIN 7 peaked at 2 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.