Austin A40 Farina MkII
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1967, 172550 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Station Wagon |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 948cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.92mm x 76.2mm | 8.3 |
| 1098cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.93mm x 83.72mm | 8.5 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 mph | 23.9 s |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
The price is right! |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2010 | |||
| The price is right! - Amid a backdrop of financial gloom, Ross Alkureishi gathers an electric selection of recession-busters to see whether, in the classic world at least, economy rocks. MG Midget, Austin A40 Farina, Vauxhall FS Ventora, Porsche 924. | ||||
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Group Test : Revival Racers - Going For Gold. Mini Coopers, Singer Chamois, Austin A40, Ford Anglia |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2006 | |||
| Going For Gold. Mini Coopers, Singer Chamois, Austin A40, Ford Anglia. Oulton Park's annual Gold Cup is racing the way God intended - with classics. Keith Moody goes trackside in Cheshire with four great motors and finds that all you need to race is an old car, a set of spanners and a strong constitution.... | ||||
| Article |
Beginners Can Get Lucky - Irish Trial In An Austin A40 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2005 | |||
| Beginners Can Get Lucky - Irish Trial In An Austin A40 - You don’t need an expensive car and lots of experience to have fun in a classic rally. As the Classic Cars team, a Austin A40 and the Irish Trial proved, you can even do quite well. | ||||
| Article |
15 classics you can buy for £500 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Stay mobile without going modern. Loads of ideas on tackling the winter in style. Alfa Romeo 33, 1950s Ford 100E, Austin A30/A35, Standard 8/10, 1960s Austin A40 Farina, Morris Minor 1000, Triumph Herald 1200, 1970s Humber Sceptre, Morris Marina, Triumph 2000 Mk 11, 1980s Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Capri, Rover SD1, Peugeot 205, Vauxhall Carlton. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2002 pg 97 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Fifties Saloon Racers. We test four hopefuls set to scrap it out in a new Fifties saloon car racing series: Jaguar MkV11, Sunbeam Rapier, Austin A40 and Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Austin A40 Farina |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 1999 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Austin A40 Farina | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Austin A40 Farina |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 10 September 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Austin A40 Farina - A car of firsts, the Farina was BMC's first Italian-Styled motorcar and was also the first British 'hatchback' in Countryman guise. JOHN-JOE VOLLANS points out the pitfalls of Farina ownership. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Road Test: Austin A40 Farina |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 October 2008 | |||
| Classic Road Test: Austin A40 Farina- The Austin A40 really was one of BMC's inspired decisions of the late 1950s - to clad its well-proven A35 mechanicals in a body designed by Italian ace Pinifarina. But was it as good to drive as it looked? NICK LARKIN finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Ain't no sub for cubes |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2008 | |||
| Ain't no sub for cubes- Take two staid, conservative British saloons, add a pinch of V8 muscle and stand well back... | ||||
| Article |
Austin A40 Farina - Ford 105E Anglia |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2008 | |||
| Austin A40 Farina - Ford 105E Anglia - Just how cheaply can you get on the road in a usable classic? And what can you expect for your meagre pennies? Simon Goldsworthy searches out a couple of classic bargains. | ||||
| Article |
On Your Marques - Austin With The Italian Touch |
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| Publication | Classic Motor Monthly April 2006 | |||
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On Your Marques - Austin With The Italian Touch - "On your marques - Club Call"! is our feature in which we spotlight the nation's enthusiasts vehicle clubs - if you want your club in "Club Call", write to Peter Cahill at CMM. This month, "Club Call" looks at the A40 Farina Club. |
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| Article |
Buying Power Austin A40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 26 January 2006 | |||
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Buying Power Austin A40 - Somewhere between the Mini and the 1100, more than an A35 but a bit less than an A55, the A40 was something of a wild card in the Austin pack...despite the fact that it was the first small hatchback and introduced Farina styling to the BMC range. RICHARD GUNN investigates buying one. |
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| Article |
Six Of The Best - Fifties Saloons |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2005 | |||
| Six of the best - Fifties Saloons - Austin A30/A35, Ford 100E Series, Wolseley 1500/Riley 1.5, Rover P4, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Zodiac MkII, Vauxhall Cresta/Velox 'PA'. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Austin A40 Farina |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Austin A40 Farina. The clean-cut car that threw away Austin's dumpy image is practical and fun, reckons Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 28 August 2002 pg 20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28 August 2002 | |||
| Buying Power. Austin A40. Austin's A40 Farina was never as popular as its Mini and 1100 stablemates, but the world's first small hatchback makes a very usable classic, reckons Richard Gunn, assuming you can live with the rust. | ||||
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