Rod Yates Austin 7 Ulster
Rod Yates & His Austin 7 Ulster Bodies
Rod Yates has earned a strong reputation within the Austin 7 community for producing well-proportioned, traditionally built Ulster-style bodies that look right and work well on real cars. His bodies are known for their faithful shape, tidy aluminium work, and an understanding of what Austin 7 builders actually need — not over-styled, not modernised, just properly executed coachwork.
Over the years, Rod’s Ulster bodies have become a familiar and trusted sight on Austin 7 specials, valued for their consistency, craftsmanship, and honest approach to vintage coach building.
Why continue Rod Yates bodies with Duckworth Coachworks
Duckworth Coachworks has acquired Rod Yates’ original Austin 7 Ulster tooling to ensure this respected body design continues rather than disappears. Our aim is not to redesign or reinterpret Rod’s work, but to carry it forward exactly as intended.
To maintain continuity, Rod is working with us on the first builds, helping ensure that the standards, details, and overall quality remain true to his original work. The same tooling, the same approach, and the same attention to detail are being used.
For the first 10 bodies, we are also honouring Rod’s previous pricing, while we assess long-term viability — giving existing and new builders confidence that this continuation is being done properly and fairly.
Why buy from Duckworth Coachworks
Proven Ulster body shape with an established reputation
Built using original Rod Yates tooling
Continuation builds, not a reinterpretation
Rod involved during the initial transition
Clear communication and a straightforward ordering process
A commitment to keeping traditional Austin 7 coachwork alive for future builders
If you value correctness, continuity, and work done in the right spirit, these bodies are built for you.
