The Austin Seven Saloon by Swallow was a stylish re-body of the compact “Baby Austin” chassis. Visionaries William Lyons and William Walmsley dressed the humble car in luxury, using features like two-tone paint and chrome trim to appeal to the middle class. This model, produced until 1932, offered elegance and charm for under £190. Its success in automotive coachbuilding served as the crucial foundation that grew into the renowned Jaguar marque, proving that affordable British motoring could also have taste.