Hurrah, hurrah! I have done it at last!!!!! I have finally updated my Austin website. A lot of it has changed. I have added a page for Daves A40 Devon and also...
It may come as a shock to many of you (as it certainly did to me) that Alan Peacock (of New Zealand) has passed away. He has been ill for some time with...
Hi Adam, looks great, some interesting stuff on there, I like the idea of collating tips that have appeared in various threads on here (did you get the email I...
Yes Rick I have just replied to it and have done what you said to do to my site. Thanks for your good advice. It is a big help. I have been having a look...
interesting, me? maybe - perhaps I'm just way too un-focussed! life would be a lot easier if I stuck to one make/model of car, instead of veering off in many...
A very warm welcome to new member Jack, from P.A. WA USA who writes as follows: My dad was from Lancashire and a car nut. The fist car I drove (at age 12) was...
Does anyone out there know what the Austin Paint Colours were? I am trying to find out what colours the Austin A40 Devons were originally. I can't find a lot...
This link may interest you people in the UK.... http://psimmonds.friendsoflawleyschool.org.uk/phorum-3.4.8a/read.php?f=1&i=19&t=19 Its on the Countie Car Clubs...
Hi Folks Just thought it was time to give you some useless information to brighten those long Summer days... or for you chaps, the deep cold of winter at the...
Hi Adam If its a genuine Countryman (ie not a van with windows), I'd have thought it'd be worth snapping up. There is one advertised in the UK classic mags...
Hi Adam I definitely think you should do something silly. And when you've restored the Countryman (2-3 weeks, I would have thought, judging by progress on your...
Ha ha! Of course it all makes sense! I know it does. However, I am now awaiting the photos of the interior and underneath to arrive on Monday. The man says on...
You cheeky blighter!!!!! All very well for you to talk - you are far enough away that I can't thump you on the nose! If I could "ship" myself to your fair...
Hey Adam I am not convinced that is a Countryman. It appears to be a Van with windows cut into the sides (the rear of my van has windows cut and is ...
Thanks for that info' Pete. That's sure kind of you. I am trying to get his home number now. That's his work number on the auction. I have just left a question...
Hey Adam Got inspired to do some web reaseach. Info from http://www.austinworks.com/utility.html Although styled the "Countryman" and ideally suited to work on...
Adam He could be right about the 17" wheel induced body roll. But that was the thing I enjoyed most about driving my van. Drive at legal speeds and she...
Those pictures look pretty good. That's colour picture of the woody is really nice! Is that you Pete with the red and black cap in the photo of the people...
WOW! That's interesting reading! You certainly know how to write... Are you an author by profession by any chance? But really, its extremely helpful. Many many...
Adam, did I point out this piccie to you? http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/photos-scrap/austin_a40_devon_countryman_96.htm I took it in a yard not far from me a...
Hi All Just to add my tuppence worth to the van/Countryman debate, it's worth remembering the following: Only very early Countryman models had the cast...
Thanks everyone for the advice. I have just rung the man who owns the Countryman/Van at his home. He has given me a lot of information which is as follows. The...
Well, if there was a prize for rusty cars I reckon the English would win it! If that's what salt does... WOW!!!!!! I have never ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER...
Rod, have you been doing anything on your Devon? How about a photo update? If you can send me a couple I'll update your page on my website. Have you got a...
Have just uploaded your photos which you emailed me last night to the group Brent. They are now in your folder. If you have some more just send them to me and...
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Rod you mentioned over centre fastners for the spats i am needing some for my ute i may be able to make some does anyone have any pictures of them it would be...
david fitzpatrick sent you this eBay item: 1948 Austin ute (#4603053966)This ute is not a 48 it has the later painted grill its a 53 or later the 48 had the...