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This image captures a museum or exhibition display, likely in Athina, Greece, featuring historical information about an old car. The central subject is a vertical display panel with printed text and a black and white photograph of a vintage automobile. The photograph depicts a light-colored, open-top touring car, likely from the early 20th century, with a spare tire mounted on its side. Its license plate clearly shows "DP 1766". In the foreground, a black spare tire with a black rim rests on the floor, angled towards the viewer. To the left of the display panel, a long, slender, light-colored pole or rod leans against the back wall. The setting is an indoor, somewhat dimly lit space, with a bright light source from the upper left casting a strong glare across the top of the display and reflections on the glass of the showcase. These reflections include hints of the surrounding room or ceiling lights. The background wall is a plain, light color. Visible text on the display panel includes the year "1923" and the model name "BABY 7 H.P." Below these, text in Greek is present, followed by English text. The English text details the launch of the "Austin Baby 7 h.p." in 1923 to celebrate the company's 10th birthday, describing it as a popular touring car released on May 20, 1923. It mentions the car was powered by a "7 h.p. 747 c.c. four-cylinder engine," had a three-speed gearbox, and was available as a two or four-seater. Its competitive price started at £170. The text also highlights its performance, stating it "ran efficiently at 60 mph," was the first to feature "drum brakes, giving 30 mph stopping power," and that "175,000 Baby 7 h.p. were produced." It further notes its success in overseas sales, particularly in British Dominions and achieving "70% of all car sales in France" by 1930, as well as success in Germany.
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