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1959 Austin A40 Farina Mk II Race Car
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2016
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AI Listing Summary
This is a restored Austin A40 race car with a significant history in British saloon car racing, including wins at notable events like Goodwood Revival and Spa-Francorchamps. It has undergone a recent engine rebuild and comes with a comprehensive package of spares, making it an attractive option for historic racing enthusiasts.
Condition
7
Based on the description, this restored race car has a fully seam-welded and lightened body shell, roll cage, and numerous performance upgrades. While it has been actively raced and has a history of wins and podium finishes, the recent rebuild of the engine and other components suggests it's in very good condition for its intended use.
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Manual
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Reg Number:
GFO117
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A restored race car offering superb value for money historic racing....
The Austin A40 has played a very significant role in British saloon car racing over the years, starting most notably when Doc Shepherd secured the British Saloon Car Championship in 1960 with an example.
Two models were used for motorsport purposes, including the MarkII Farina.
With numerous race wins, podiums, fastest laps and pole positions to its name, 'GFO 117' is one of the most recognisable cars in British historic motorsport.
It's been a Goodwood Revival favourite for more than a decade where it has finished on the podium of the St Mary's Trophy races on a number of occasions.
Highlights of its recent career include three class wins, along with an overall victory in 2007 and three overall wins in 2008, including one at Spa-Francorchamps.
A dominant six wins followed in 2009, followed by a 3rd at Goodwood in 2010.
The car continued to set the pace in 2011 with a pole position at the Snetterton HRDC eve...
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