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Johnny wrote:If this is the same family, the Startin's were long term coachbuilders.

The engine may have been for this car.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/boo66/577 ... 782837611/

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/facts-a ... illie-son/

That might be the case, but it's hearse for cheapo jobs. I can't really imagine the performance normally used would require an 8 port motor.
The name and area might certainly lean towards them buying the engine and they certainly have close connections with Austin.