Phil Vanner wrote:
>
> This came up on the spridget list. If anyone is interested reply to Alan.
>
> Phil Vanner
> Mk1 Midget
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Fisher [SMTP:hello39@idt.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 1998 8:34 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: 1961 Austin Cambridge
>
> Sorry to use the list for this purpose but I stumbled across a 61
> Austin Cambridge in a boneyard nearby. I am in RI. The car is fairly
> complete and all there. A 4 door. The owner of the yard has agreed to
> hold it as it was scheduled to be crushed soon.
> I would be willing to chase this vehicle and trailer it home if anyone
> on the list has any interest in it or knows anyone. It can be had for
> around $200 or less. Alot of parts seemed to be the same as early
> sprites. It has an Austin motor with a single carb( 4 cyl).Give me a
> toot if we can help save one more piece of Brit iron from being
> demolished.
> Thanks
> Alan
If it is an Austin A55 Mk2 Cambridge, made from 1959 to 1961, it is
virtually identical to the Mk3 MG Magnette. But with single SU carb, and
a 4.55 rear axle. The engine is similar to the 1489cc MGA 1500, not the
Midget. If the engine number starts '15AMW-H-U.....' its an Austin, if
it starts '15GE-H-U...' its a Mk3 Magnette, if its '16AMW etc, then its
a Austin A60, 1622cc, made from mid 1961.
Value in the UK if in good condition, £2700, poor condition, £200. ( £1
is $1.60 approx.)
Neil
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