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by Graham Bish
04 Apr 2025 12:35
Forum: REGALIA
Topic: New A40 Hats and Caps
Replies: 15
Views: 22376

Re: New A40 Hats and Caps

David,

Here are a couple more suggestions using font "TopSpeed" this is very close to the Pininfarina script.
by Graham Bish
04 Apr 2025 12:02
Forum: REGALIA
Topic: New A40 Hats and Caps
Replies: 15
Views: 22376

Re: New A40 Hats and Caps

David, I'd probably pick a Grey, Navy or Black colour. I think Scotty is right about having Farina on the script. Whilst the car was never officially called "Farina" the model is defined by this and we are the A40 Farina Club. I don't think you need Austin. If you are going to add Farina, I think it...
by Graham Bish
02 Apr 2025 11:12
Forum: REGALIA
Topic: New A40 Hats and Caps
Replies: 15
Views: 22376

Re: New A40 Hats and Caps

Thats good value David and the beanies look especially smart.
by Graham Bish
01 Apr 2025 15:50
Forum: News
Topic: Our Chairman
Replies: 8
Views: 20479

Re: Our Chairman

Thats such sad news. Condolences to his family and our little club will miss his stewardship.
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: 15341

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: 12030

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: 24097

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: 16376

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: 7419

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: 7419

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...