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Ralph H. acquires a rare 1949 Austin Atlantic A90
The newest member of the FABAC family arrived at its new home yesterday after a 30 year “rest”. It was delivered with able assistance of fellow FABAC member Barry G. and by the proud Papa in a 16 foot trailer. On hand to welcome the new arrival at home was Jim and Ellie B. Who will be pleased to know will be asked to be godparents to the bouncing baby 1949 Austin Atlantic A90 . The only mishap during the delivery was that Papa Holyoke suffered a mighty whack to the head and eye and is now sporting a massive shiner. Although in a loving family now “Austin” is most definitely an ugly duckling and an orphan with only 350 convertible left-handers originally made. It is one of only three or four known to have survived the past 61 years. Austin is hoping to make a full and complete restoration over the next few years. Mama Holyoke is not so sure about this.
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Three more detailed photos from Jim/Ellie:
- Ralph
Three more detailed photos from Jim/Ellie:
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7 comments:
Wow! Congratulations, Ralph! I hope you will tell us a little more about this find.
Absolutely! I imagine it's going to be one mother of a challenge to find parts. Is this the car we all saw in a garage in St John following a FABAC outing there a few years back?
Bob E.
Finally a car that I can keep up with!!
2CV Bob
Don't be too sure, Bob. I think this had an over two litre engine.
2.6 litre, I take back my comment.
Bob
After a full day of swamping out the car using shop vac then Leaf blower and finally high pressure washer it is looking pretty good. (well relative to earlier today). many many suprises all good i might add.
Correct on the engine a 2.6 liter that turned over easily with a hand crank so not seized. speedo is registered to 100 mph and in thed ay would get to 60 in 11 sec with three speed on the column. I found the rebuilt carbs today back in the garage and otherwise the engine looks complete. Parts will be a bugger to find to be sure and it needs a lot of new sheet metal in the floors rockers and doors. amazingly thick gauge metal on this beast and a lot of aluminium on hoods and trunk and doors
Have it on the road next summer
Ralph
Congratulations, Ralph! I hope to hear more about the acquisition and to see some more pictures, not only in its present state but as the restoration progresses.
Dan Nicholes
The lonely Alfisti
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