Well Good Morning to you, it's Griff again, the editor has allowed me out of the cave to select the "Classic of the Day"
After searching the classifieds I have settled on a popular car from the roads of the UK back in the now long distant past, it is also our first visit to Robert Hughes Automobiles.
1966 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE (FARINA)
A drive behind the wheel of a big Farina leaves little doubt over their
appeal as a useable family classic. They are spacious and capable
performers with a surprisingly advanced ride quality. Their lines are
delightfully quirky with tail fins and lashings of chrome work. The
interiors are richly appointed in quality leather with a very
traditionally British BMC dashboard fascia. This automatic example was
with its first owners up until the late 1990’s and since then has been a
regular show attendee with enthusiasts. The paperwork is superb- two
massive files dating from the original delivery invoice right up to the
present. There is no doubt over the recorded mileage of 34,000 being
genuine since new. Finished in Snowberry White with a Maroon side flash
to match its interior, this is one of the very best survivors of this
fondly remembered range.
Source: Robert Hughes Automobiles
Weybridge,
(UK): 
01932 858381
Mobile:07836 237047
Email: enquiries@roberthughes.co.uk
Weybridge is located 20 miles South of London between junctions 10 & 11 M25. London viewings in South Kensington can also be arranged.
Both Heathrow & Gatwick airports can be reached within 30 minutes by road. There is a direct rail link to Waterloo which takes 23 minutes.
Brooklands Museum is local & both Hampton Court & Windsor Castle are about 20 minutes drive.
We are happy to provide complimentary airport collection & arrange accommodation for those wishing to stay overnight.
Viewings and demonstrations by appointment please01932 858381Mobile:
07836 237047Email: enquiries@roberthughes.co.uk
Weybridge is located 20 miles South of London between junctions 10 & 11 M25. London viewings in South Kensington can also be arranged.
Both Heathrow & Gatwick airports can be reached within 30 minutes by road. There is a direct rail link to Waterloo which takes 23 minutes.
Brooklands Museum is local & both Hampton Court & Windsor Castle are about 20 minutes drive.
We are happy to provide complimentary airport collection & arrange accommodation for those wishing to stay overnight.
Model specs
1959-1969 AUSTIN A55/A60 Cambridge (Farina)
Overview
Pininfarina styled Austin’s Cambridges for the 1960s and turned in a smart job. As fins were in, the A55 Cambridge had them but its underpinnings were much the same as with the previous series of Cambridges. The 1489cc engines struggled to shift these heavy cars so, in 1961, engine size was increased to 1622cc and the car renamed the A60. Other changes were an increased wheelbase and cropped fins as fashion was turning against flash styling. BMC badge engineering resulted in Morris, Wolseley, Riley and MG versions, too.426,500
£802
£3500
£2200
£1000
£300
Performance
23.0secsN/A secs
78mph
52bhp
82lb/ft
28.0mpg
Engine
in-line fournormal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
Independent, coil springLive axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring
front-engine RWD
N/A
metal monocoque
Four-speed manual
Dimensions
4458mm2521mm
1613mm
1518mm
1118kgs
Source: Octane
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