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Model Technical and Interest => Artena and Astura => Topic started by: Richard Fridd on 11 August, 2012, 07:16:54 PM

Title: Farina
Post by: Richard Fridd on 11 August, 2012, 07:16:54 PM
Astura 1946 Stabilimenti Farina (autopuzzle)
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Post by: the.cern on 14 August, 2012, 08:27:20 AM
Can it get worse than this ??

Yes, that is a challenge !!

             Andy
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Post by: johnturner on 14 August, 2012, 10:53:21 AM
Aw, c'mon Andy I could really fall for that and I bet it goes like a rocket. Richard, wherever did you find the photograph?

John
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Post by: ben on 14 August, 2012, 07:28:08 PM
I am with you on this one Andy. It looks like a dodgem car to me!
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Post by: Richard Fridd on 14 August, 2012, 07:47:56 PM
Glad you liked it!Autopuzzle.com is the site for the obscure.A lot of one offs.I am particularly impressed by the coachbuilding from eastern europe which is a hidden gem and rivals more well known specialist markets.please view my similar posts if you get a chance.best regards richard
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Post by: davidwheeler on 28 August, 2012, 04:25:40 PM
Grooooh!
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Post by: Richard Fridd on 10 October, 2013, 11:54:23 AM
Another Farina http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/79227.aspx
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Post by: JohnMillham on 11 October, 2013, 01:07:58 AM
Quote from: Richard Fridd on 10 October, 2013, 11:54:23 AM
Another Farina http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/79227.aspx
That's Peter Renou in his Astura. I should be seeing him in a day or two, as I'm on my way to Castlemaine. Regards, John
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Post by: DavidLaver on 11 October, 2013, 08:59:43 AM

Reading the article : "It was also expensive – the in 1935 standard saloon cost a whopping £895 in England".

Using the Bank of England inflation calculator that comes out at £53,900. 

That sounded quite cheap to me for the class of car but "whopping" seems appropriate when Autocar had the Aprilia at £298 in 1937 which is becomes £17,190.

David