1961 Austin A40 Farina Countryman 948

Summary:

Very funny small car

Faults:

Exhaust changed.

All brake cylinders changed.

Front wheel bearings changed

Engine and gearbox leaking.

Some small weld repairs to the sills.

General Comments:

Wonderful small car. Bought it in 1981 from a scrapyard, and made some small repairs to get it roadworthy. I still own it and it drives yet, but engine gets a bit tired.

Leaks from several points, probably due to long standing intervals.

Nice to drive on B-roads, but for motorways it's simply too asthmatic.

Absolutely reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th October, 2008