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by Graham Bish
25 Jun 2024 14:14
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: My A40 has been hiding a secret for over 60 years
Replies: 13
Views: 3327

Re: My A40 has been hiding a secret for over 60 years

Barney Sharrett's book is correct in stating Blue trim was an interior colour choice for a Black Mk1, but it was not Horizon Blue. The Blue trim available was a Mid Blue and came with White Piping, whereas Horizon Blue is the familar, Turquoise Greenish Blue and had no contrast piping. The picture b...
by Graham Bish
05 Jun 2024 16:26
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: DEC 624D
Replies: 15
Views: 4571

Re: DEC 624D

Hi it was featured on pg2 of FN164, March 2021 and an article on pg 42 regarding the donation of spares.

I've attached a copy from the archive area within the site.
by Graham Bish
04 May 2023 13:42
Forum: North Yorkshire group
Topic: Croft Nostalgia 3 September 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 22068

Re: Croft Nostalgia 3 September 2023

Here is the application form.
by Graham Bish
31 Oct 2022 17:54
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: sad old 3x Monte rallyer now in our midst!
Replies: 11
Views: 12983

Re: sad old 3x Monte rallyer now in our midst!

They are Monte Carlo Challenge Stickers.

In 1998 Peter Collier Competed so would ring true regarding past ownership. https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/news/news339a.html
by Graham Bish
04 Jan 2022 11:02
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: Sad day
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

Re: Sad day

Here are a few more pictures that I had. I understand one is of the Preston dealer which had been requisitioned for the war effort. You can see the anti ram bollards and guard outside. The other is of First Avenue. I don't know if this was the main workshop? Lastly, I understand they used to print a...
by Graham Bish
31 Dec 2021 10:40
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: Sad day
Replies: 6
Views: 5591

Re: Sad day

A belated condolence to you Exlkrs. I work for Lookers Leasing in Harrogate. As you know, Lookers had a long history with the Austin marque and was one of the first distributors. It would be good to hear of your experiences especially around the time you worked on A40's. If you have any pictures tha...
by Graham Bish
19 May 2021 14:43
Forum: North Yorkshire group
Topic: Yorkshire meetings
Replies: 13
Views: 17351

Re: Yorkshire meetings

Andy, Paul Tinkler has set up a WhatsApp group "A40 Farina Northern Group" which you could join. I've sent you a PM.

Graham
by Graham Bish
27 Apr 2021 17:28
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2 Cylinder A Series
Replies: 13
Views: 13400

Re: 2 Cylinder A Series

Scotty,

Ivan Dutton has now purchased the two-stroke as well. It's shown in part 6.
by Graham Bish
21 Apr 2021 09:49
Forum: A40s in competition
Topic: The famous racing A40 "Zoey" goes to auction!
Replies: 18
Views: 24358

Re: The famous racing A40 "Zoey" goes to auction!

My first job in the Motor Industry was working for a Ford Dealer in 1989 just after the launch of the Mk3 Fiesta. This new model did not have a traditional drip rail but relied upon the rubber seal around the top of the door. To stop water leaks I was shocked to see the body shop regularly bend the ...