Austin A40 Cambridge ?

[J4CKO]

My missus isnt a committed petrolhead but she knows what she likes, moderns with a bit of grunt that dont annoy her and Fiat 500's of the crusty variety, anyway she has had 2 500s and generally they were hard work as we bought cheaper ones that needed work, she wants another but doesnt want to spend ten grand plus on a nice restored 500, I showed her an A40 Cambridge and she was really rather keen on it.

So, given they are actually older than the 500, are they easier to live with, having a bit more power (all relative) another 2 cylinders and sturdier construction ?

What would we need to pay for one, dont mind a bit of work but not a basket case ?

[J4CKO]

nicanary said:

Are we talking A40 Farina or A55 Cambridge? Or the even older A40 Devon? Or the A50 Cambridge?

The A40 Cambridge was the earlier version that got updated into the A50, the A55 Cambridge being the bigger one with fins, would consider an A40 Farina as well but I asked someone I know who said body parts are very hard to find. Would consider anything if cheap enough and not totally rotten.

[J4CKO]

nicanary said:

J4CKO said:

nicanary said:

Are we talking A40 Farina or A55 Cambridge? Or the even older A40 Devon? Or the A50 Cambridge?

The A40 Cambridge was the earlier version that got updated into the A50, the A55 Cambridge being the bigger one with fins, would consider an A40 Farina as well but I asked someone I know who said body parts are very hard to find. Would consider anything if cheap enough and not totally rotten.

Well that'll teach me. I'd forgotten about that model. When was the last time anyone saw one of those?

Yeah, it obscure, maybe there is a reason why moggies are so popular

[J4CKO]

Ok, now looking at A35's, will see what she says.