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Austin A40 Farina (1959)
for sale

Price: US $2,000.00

Description:

1959 Austin A40 Farina MKI
　
-Truly a survior car. Complete with all of its original components.
-Car has been in dry climate storage since the late 1970's and not driven. It will start and run and drive.
-VIN# AA2S6113773
-Milage on odo: 45, 769 . Actual Milage on title: 45, 766
-Stock 948cc 4cyl motor. Runs.
-Trans pops out of 2nd gear under load.
-Has drum brakes, but have invested in the disc conversion which has not been installed yet. The calipers, rotors, pads , shoes for rear, etc are new in the box from Moss. $500 reciept.
-Runs and lot drives. Has a few typical small oil drips I would expect for 56 year old motor.
-Interior is complete. Carpet has some aftermarket shag. Dash pad is cracked. Headliner has holes.
-Electrical system appears to be okay, functional.
-Chrome and trim in fair conditon but complete.
-No radio
-38MPG, top speed of 66mph according to research.
-Tires were new in 2013 and never been on the road. Hold air good, no dry rot.
- Body is in excellent condtion. Solid car. Has no holes I can find, just surface rust in a couple spots on floor under carpet. Has been resprayed at some point in its life. Paint is dull but could possibly buff for a glossy patina look.
-LHD, RWD, Gas motor, 4 speed manual. Spare and jack complete.
-The design was by Pininfarina of Italy. Very unique 2 door hatchback, rear window is stationary from factory.
-Overall this is a great car that looks different than anything else. Easy to locate. buy parts and restore or maintain. Part of the reason for selling is because I just don’t have time to build it and need to thin my collection.
-I purchased this car in 2012 from a collector, where the car was stored indoors for decades. During my ownership it has stayed in a climate controlled facility in Louisville, KY where it is titled clean and clear in my name.
-Inspections are encouraged and welcome at the storage facility in Louisville 40299 M-F 9-5 by appointment. Thanks for looking.
-Not interested in trades, can provide a shippers information I've used in the past. Will sell overseas and have a loading dock for shipping containers. Reserve is low, plan to buy if you bid!

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