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by Graham Bish
04 May 2023 13:42
Forum: North Yorkshire group
Topic: Croft Nostalgia 3 September 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 20804

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: 9484

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: 3542

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: 3542

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: 13640

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: 9580

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: 19259

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 ...
by Graham Bish
09 Apr 2021 15:05
Forum: News
Topic: The death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Replies: 3
Views: 7988

Re: The death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

I heard the news on the radio whilst sitting at my office desk. Whatever foresight and suggestion he made to Sir Leonard regarding European design influences we have benefited from. The A40 still looks fresh today and have you met anyone who did not like the design? A man who knew is duty, was not s...
by Graham Bish
23 Nov 2020 17:16
Forum: News
Topic: FHBVC National Historic Vehicle Survey results
Replies: 3
Views: 8344

Re: FHBVC National Historic Vehicle Survey results

Manufacturers thirty years ago producing the vehicles we define as "Historic" did not offer BEV's or Battery Electric Vehicles. Today, those remaining manufactures have only one choice by 2030/2035. Invest billions into a technology they never intended to offer, or die! Electric cars were popular wi...