I bought my !956 4 door A30 in I985. It lay in a barn for 9 years;  the body was in sound condition although I expected many of the components to be seized including the engine. I had a spare engine and acquired wheel cyclinders and seals through the club and had most bits rechromed . I sprayed the car powder blue. Interior is original. Mainly used in the Spring and Autumn months when the weather allows -  the older generation love to see the car and talk about their A30s that they had owned. It seems to bring back good memories for them. I enjoy driving it and watching the response from passers by as they smile and point. Even the youngsters like the car and if they could would like to own one  as it is so different and gives them a sense of identity.

Some fact re: A30/35. Thought about in the 1940s   -   Appeared in the 1951 Earls Court Motor  Show. - cost £504     -Also available were the van, estate, pick up and only one convertible made (I think). Pick ups are very rare. In 1959 the arrival of the new mini saw the end of the A30s. 222,823 A30s were built and 34% exported. About the same number of A35. Now about 5000 are registered with the DVLA. There is a local Club and we meet on the 1st Mon. of each month at 7-30 at the Old Oak Arlington. Mike Rosner.