Highlights
- Highly original example with a gentle patina of age
- Stored indoors throughout current ownership
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- Ideal basis for an historic rally car, highly tunable A Series engine
The Appeal
The Austin A40 Farina is one of the more stylish products of the BMC era, its Pininfarina-penned lines lending Italian flair to a practical British saloon. With its neat proportions and characterful 948cc A-Series engine, shared with the original Mini, it remains a charming and accessible entry into 1960s classic motoring.
This 1963 example is described by the vendor as being in factory standard specification and is said to drive well for its age. The interior is reported to be in very good condition, and indeed it appears immensely original. The vendor describes it as a very eye-catching car, and it presents an appealing opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a distinctive and usable 1960s runabout or basis for an historic race/rally car.
Key Information
- Mileage: 87,938 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT and road tax exempt
- Technical specs: 948cc A Series our-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: Offered with limited documentation
The Detail
- Period Astor solid state radio
- Gently patinated paint and chrome which can be studied in the photographs
- The underside exhibits some signs of age, but appears generally well-kept
- Exceedingly smart period interior with light wear as befits its age
- The vendor states the car drives well for its age
- Stored indoors during the seller's five months of ownership
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