There was a vintage rally (for old farm machinery and stuff) today at the Geelong show grounds, and my fathers car club had about a dozen cars there.

My father got his Austin A40 out to take along (god knows the last time that thing has been driven, hehe) and I took my van along.

Ya gotta love it, my not so shiney with a little rust van had more people looking at it and taking photo's than the bright and shiney E type jag.

It's got the groove, baby!

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from mamary there was 2 different A40's which is kinda wierd got any pics of it,, is it roundish or squarish

the square one was called a farina IMMSMW, might have been another of those innocenti morries..

There were 2, yes. The Devon and the Somerset. My father has the Devon, in fact he has 2, a Sedan and a Tourer (which is being restored at the moment). The Devon was the first one, designed pre-BMC merger. Both are 1950 and are the GS2 variety. After the BMC merge, they got a column shift, and that was known as the GS3. Sumerset's were the same mechanicals on the same chassis (i'm pretty sure), but with a different body. They come after the BMC merge.

Pictures soon...

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When I was but a lad, my uncle had an A40 Somerset, and my dad had a 1948 Morris 10 (1250cc, was similar to MGTC donk but single SU)..
They used to race one another on the road (you could get away with it, then..)- the Morris 10 was faster (slightly!)
So they were petrol then heads too.. nothing's changed much, LOL.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

The A40 musta been outa tune then! OHV engine vs a side wacker...

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Here's something you'll be interested in, doc. My father has set of twin Zeneth carbs for an A40 on a Monaro Motors manfold. Quite rare I would say. They would be on one of his cars, but we can't get sports air filters to fit the Zeneths!

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Morris 10 was OHV, .XPAG type. Think MG TC-TD-TF1250..
Not a side basher..

Some side bashers were good. My neighbour had a 1946 Hudson Commodore straight 8, 3 on the tree with O/D on 2 & 3. It flew...

And who can remember the side valve `Q Dodge' 6 cylinder- one of the most torquey sixes ever. Chrysler were still selling it for industrial purposes in 1972- Rheem considered it for use in concrete transit mixers!
Great boat motor.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I was in a mates wrecking yard today (he is out in the country) and he has two Austin A40s in stock. One is a Ute that was being restored and was nearly finished when a tree fell on it which stuffed the body. The chassis and running gear are restored and are OK.

The other car is a soft top ute! And it has a good body and it just needs restoring.

He also has two Austin A90 Atlantics that need a lot of work.

If anyone knows someone that needs an A40 or an A90 Atlantic pass the word.

Oi Morrie, I do and I will!! Maybe put my mate in touch with the Zenith Twin manifold as well!!!

Cheers, Mick

PS this isn't at Keith the Flaggies Wreckers is it???

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"Show me the Mini!"

Would be glad of all the details on the Austins, location, condition & price or number to call.

As secretary of the Austin club of NSW it would be information club members would appretiate.

Cheers

Steve

Love to retore an A90. When I was a lad we had an A30 AND an A90 (2 car family back in the 50's ) Our first family holiday after my dad died when I was 10 we drove to Mildura and Mum got the A90 up to 100 miles per hour - We though we were speed Aces

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

The Austins are located in the Central West of NSW.
I will be talking to the owner of the yard during the week and I will try to get some pics of them.

He also has a Morris Major in great condition, it is a one owner car that has never been out of town!

How about a Hillman Imp? He has a good looking Imp as well.

Steve, I was just wondering how many A40 Tourer's turn up to runs and stuff in NSW?

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Hillman Imp could be interesting

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66 Mini Minor sponsored by http://www.lifeonthehedge.com.au/ The Dog Harness Specialists
It was a pleasure ausmini. I'll miss all you misfits and reprobates

Bloody hard to get parts for now. My bro' has one, `65 one owner, green paint looks mint. Been off the road garaged about 20 years! But it still runs.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.