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- 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...
- 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.
I've attached a copy from the archive area within the site.
- 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.
- 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
In 1998 Peter Collier Competed so would ring true regarding past ownership. https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/news/news339a.html
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Graham
- 14 May 2021 13:02
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Just to provoke a bit of ....errr, debate shall we say !
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10769
- 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.
Ivan Dutton has now purchased the two-stroke as well. It's shown in part 6.
- 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 ...