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by Keith Bennett
08 Jun 2023 20:40
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: Advice Needed
Replies: 32
Views: 19018

Re: Advice Needed

Welcome to the forums! The A40 has no chassis (in the usual sense of the term). Instead, the shell is pretty much self-supporting but "half chassis' are located front and rear in order to bear the main components of suspension and mechanicals. This means that a side impact will damage the shell itse...
by Keith Bennett
03 Jun 2023 20:03
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: Getting Registered with the DVLA
Replies: 35
Views: 20293

Re: Getting Registered with the DVLA

And I bet you had a grin from ear to ear! What an amazing saga. If you've got the stamina to learn the latest utter madness the DVLA have dreamed up, download the latest FN (June 173) from our website in which the FBHVC warns ANYONE thinking of even just repairing rust in a vehicle to be prepared fo...
by Keith Bennett
23 May 2023 21:15
Forum: Wessex group
Topic: Terry's funeral
Replies: 0
Views: 40932

Terry's funeral

Just a note to let you all know that Terry will be buried on Thursday 22nd June, 1 pm at St Paul's Church, Fiskerton Street, Salisbury SP2 7QW

The family say that everyone will be welcome and they're currently trying to organise a wake for after the service.
Kind regards, Keith
by Keith Bennett
18 May 2023 20:43
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Small world...
Replies: 3
Views: 5439

Re: Small world...

You're never alone with an A40, Mildred !!
by Keith Bennett
18 May 2023 20:39
Forum: East Anglia group
Topic: Area Meeting
Replies: 6
Views: 20681

Re: Area Meeting

Those of us who have visited Scotty's workshops in the past know very well the astonishing range of vehicles passing through the ultra-skilled group who work there. For those whose "thing" is admiring top-quality engineering and body restoration, Scotty's generous invitation really should not be mis...
by Keith Bennett
10 May 2023 19:20
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: Mk 2 saloon,
Replies: 3
Views: 4843

Mk 2 saloon,

My September 1963, 1098cc Mk2 de-luxe saloon is sadly for sale due to health problems. Very good condition but not concourse standard. Mechanically she’s all original specification and is very reliable with no issues at all, having been carefully maintained during my ownership and currently showing ...
by Keith Bennett
06 May 2023 10:01
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Long Live the King
Replies: 2
Views: 4902

Long Live the King

An alternative look at today's Coronation festivities . . .
Private Eye coronation cover.jpg
by Keith Bennett
02 May 2023 17:53
Forum: Club spares scheme
Topic: new hub caps
Replies: 1
Views: 18684

Re: new hub caps

Thanks for the offer, John. Are the hubcaps from a Mk1 or a Mk2 ?
by Keith Bennett
28 Apr 2023 15:02
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sorry sight
Replies: 10
Views: 11212

Re: Sorry sight

My word, that bottom picture certainly has a tale to tell. Fancy explaining to one's insurance agent that, while the front of the car is in pristine condition, er . . .
by Keith Bennett
26 Apr 2023 20:31
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sorry sight
Replies: 10
Views: 11212

Re: Sorry sight

Be interesting to see what it fetches.