The 'Seven' was designed in 1921-22 by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge. During 17 years of production almost 300,000 Austin Sevens were made. When it was introduced, the Austin Seven was Britain's cheapest 'real' car and put the motor car within grasp of the mass public.

Over the years, the Seven was improved with a longer chassis, better suspension and a four-speed gearbox with synchromesh. One constant was that it offered economical motoring for the family motorist.

This Seven was bought by Mr Nash when the car was one year old and used regularly for 40 years. It then passed to his son-in-law, staying in the same family until it was given to the Museum collection in 2007.