How does Poppy the Austin A40 Farina compare to a Peggy the Morris Minor? - S2 Ep13

[@misunderestimator5283]

I’m the lucky owner of a Morris Traveller and a mkii A40 Farina. Love them both but if I had to choose one it would be the A40 - just adore the styling and the driving experience - quirks and all. I’m forever smiling 🙂

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Oh how interesting! Are they around the same year? The styling of the Farina is very cool and feels more modern than a Morris

[@Rjhs001]

Just found your channel and have subscribed. Being a child of the 60s and a teenager of the 70s, this era of car holds such nostalgia and interest. By the way, totally off-piste but I love the look of your watch. Cheers.

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Welcome! So glad you found us! Glad you enjoy it! And thanks, it's a nice watch 😊

[@bobspeller2225]

Good comparison between the Morris and the Austin. Well done Bob

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Thanks Bob! It's a lovely car and interesting comparison to have experienced 🤔

[@nickb5391]

@4.08, the 'A' Series engine designed by Austin was introduced in the Austin A30 in 1951, it was later fitted in 1952 to Morris Minors

[@markw964]

Hi, wow just stumbled on this, i have a 1960 Morris oxford which i drive as much as possible weather permitting and a 20 year old VW Golf for mostly daily use, I have been considering changing the Golf to drive an everyday classic and have made up my mind on having a minor as my everyday vehicle ,shared with the oxford when wanted or needed, essentially making them both my sole cars, great to follow this and i will be doing the same. Mark

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Couldn't recommend it more highly - they're fantastic little cars and do really quite well at being an accommodating daily! I hope you find some other videos you enjoy on my channel- I recommend some of the ones about the holidays we've done in Peggy - shows how wonderfully usable the cars are!

[@nickb5391]

@3.31, the choke was fitted originally under the heater control panel not in the main dashboard

[@nickb5391]

@17.30, Pat Moss used 3 MK1's over the years XOE 778, XOK 195 & 947 AOF

[@michaelhalsall5684]

A hatch-back in 1960s. Years ahead of the opposition!

[@R08Tam]

Such a pretty car. I've always liked these

[@passengerseatpodcast]

It really is very lovely!

[@Pmjs]

My Mum's Maths teacher used to have an Austin A40.

[@seancainey3979]

I have the same car and desperately need a windshield and all the window mouldings. My problem is I need it sent to Merritt British Columbia Canada. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Hi, unfortunately I don't know much, but your best bet is probably to contact the Austin A40 farina club, when my parents were members they were quite helpful and seemed to have a lot of spares-there's also a few Facebook group

[@fenman1954]

Rust was the killer on A40s I owned 3 during my time. But like all Austin cars mechanical ease of maintenance.

[@passengerseatpodcast]

I don't think there's a car of the period that rust isn't killer on but absolutely right about how easy they are to work on!

[@MGBetts1]

I believe it's the same A-series engine in both cars?

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Peggy is on the 1098cc, and Poppy is on the 948cc, but the Minor sold the same year as Poppy would have had the same engine, yes 😊

[@julianday]

When I did a paper round at RAF Leeming in 1962 with my brother, I was 10 at the time , the shop owner used to turn up at 5 am in the A40. Brings back memories.

[@riotagus]

My first car an Austin A 40 farina countryman back in 75.

[@Ralph-n2k]

Filmed in Super Wobblyscope.

[@nickb5391]

@15.41, 948cc, only the transverse engines I.e Mini's ever had 998cc engines

[@jesshumphries3745]

Hod one of these - totally regret selling it 😞

[@passengerseatpodcast]

Can understand why, it's a lot of fun!

[@nickb5391]

@7.26 Futura

[@martinmoxham6042]

my dad ran an a40. and boy was it rusty. Boot lid and door sills were particularly awful

[@passengerseatpodcast]

This one was particularly solid tbh, unfortunately the parents had to sell it recently but the new owner was thrilled with it 😊

[@stephen579]

I have to admit it's not as good as the Minor.

[@passengerseatpodcast]

I think it depends on your metric when comparing these cars - I've another comparison coming out this week, and I found it much tricker as I love the car I'm comparing it to, but I don't think I could have done what I've done with a minor, with this other car 🤔 hopefully you're subscribed and you'll see what I mean on Thursday!