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1949 Austin A40 Countryman - perfect classic?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:49 pm    Post subject: 1949 Austin A40 Countryman - perfect classic? Reply with quote
Spacious, plenty of seats when required, and a flat load area when the extra seating isn't needed, this A40 has plenty to offer - LHD too, useful for antique-buying forays into France perhaps?

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice, but not good for the journeys you suggest.
Motorway speeds are too high I think, especially when laden Very Happy

That's the "trouble" with small-engined classics: not very suitable to cover any distances. At least that keeps me from buying one.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
badhuis wrote:
Very nice, but not good for the journeys you suggest.
Motorway speeds are too high I think, especially when laden Very Happy

That's the "trouble" with small-engined classics: not very suitable to cover any distances. At least that keeps me from buying one.


I'm sure a different diff and perhaps a B-Series engine could be fitted, without upsetting its originality too much.

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