A7 Components Ltd was set up in 2003 by David Cochrane to organise the design and manufacture of improved steering arms. In 2006 we organised the manufacture of a range of high-quality, affordable spiral bevel crown-wheel & pinions, and the following year we started supplying a comprehensive range of new spare parts for virtually any model of pre-war Austin Seven. Our latest projects are various types of halfshafts and rear outer hubs. Many of our parts (e.g. the Ricardo cylinder head) are very popular with owners keen on competition, whether in trials, sprints, hill-climbs or racing. We can also offer a wide selection of used spares in good condition.

David Cochrane has been interested in vintage cars for as long as he can remember, being fortunate enough to have had one grandmother who owned a 2-litre Lagonda and another who was once driven round Brooklands by Raymond Mays. His late uncle, Shaun de Salis, had left a 1925 Chummy, which David got going when he was 16 and has been driving ever since. His first foray into getting things made was to organise the production of a large quantity of Phoenix splash-fed crankshafts in 1990/91, which enabled Phoenix to invest in the proper tooling. Other ventures included Chummy silencers to the correct pattern and leather fan-belts for magneto engines.

David and Ilke Cochrane and their 1925 Chummy

Ilke Cochrane is our web-designer and linguist, and is responsible for this website and the administration of the business. Her language skills are stretched to the limit when having to talk technical to A7 owners in other parts of Europe (although she's OK on the chit-chat).

You can browse our catalogue, gallery and special offers page to find the right spares for your Austin 7, or contact us if you would like help and advice in finding the parts you need. And if you prefer to do your browsing away from the computer, you can download a printable version of our catalogue here.

We have found that it isn't only Austin Seven enthusiasts who want our bits. We have also supplied parts for a 1922 GN, a 1926 Galloway, a 1929 Morgan, a 1931 Wolseley Hornet Special, a 1934 Morris Eight, the Caesar Special, a 1950s Velocette, a 51 Reliant Regent, a Matchless Silver Hawk, a Lotus 11 and even a boat and a 1967 Auster aeroplane!