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ChevronB19 said:
Personally, try and persuade her into an A40, they are *much* better cars, albeit not as cute.
No doubt objectively an A40 Farina is a more advanced car, however I feel trying to introduce objectivity to a classic car purchase serves to undermine the purpose of owning a classic car; I don't own my A35 because it drives well, because the owners club is active/supportive in sourcing any parts required or because they're cheap, I just loved the way they looked as a child so bought one. When I bought my A35 I hated the way A40 Farinas looked, now I merely dislike them but can still appreciate them for their various design flourishes and technological advancements over the A30/35. Objectively OP could just draw a line under the matter and buy a modern car that would be vastly superior in every way, but then unfortunately for him it sounds like that's not what his daughter wants 
That's an A30.
Essentially the same but there were a few updates over the years.
Very early A30s had concealed boot hinges and a side fuel filler. They moved to external hinges and rear fuel fill.
A30s had 802cc engines, shorter diffs, trafficators, and a rounded crescent shaped rear window.
A35s had indicators, 948 engines and larger squarer rear windows.
Then there were van variants of both. Two and four door versions of both. There was also a few hundred pick ups made which are rare and sought after, but look a bit "special" to me.
Essentially the same but there were a few updates over the years.
Very early A30s had concealed boot hinges and a side fuel filler. They moved to external hinges and rear fuel fill.
A30s had 802cc engines, shorter diffs, trafficators, and a rounded crescent shaped rear window.
A35s had indicators, 948 engines and larger squarer rear windows.
Then there were van variants of both. Two and four door versions of both. There was also a few hundred pick ups made which are rare and sought after, but look a bit "special" to me.
As a serial and current owner of A30/A35s, I'd say a very good choice indeed. If the young lady wants one she has very good taste.
I would only be looking at a 2dr A35. Don't bother with the A30s as they use a different gearbox which is in short, not upto modern driving due to the short gear ratios. 2dr A35's do turn up and I'd buy a solid one. Take someone with you who knows where to look for structual corrosion. It can lead you down a rabbit hole otherwise. As mentioned above, I've known Neil Evans for over 30 years and he is very qualified in these cars.
Decide on a standard car or one with upgrades like brakes, engines and electrics.
I would only be looking at a 2dr A35. Don't bother with the A30s as they use a different gearbox which is in short, not upto modern driving due to the short gear ratios. 2dr A35's do turn up and I'd buy a solid one. Take someone with you who knows where to look for structual corrosion. It can lead you down a rabbit hole otherwise. As mentioned above, I've known Neil Evans for over 30 years and he is very qualified in these cars.
Decide on a standard car or one with upgrades like brakes, engines and electrics.
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