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SOLD! Austin A40 Somerset Saloon -52

SOLD! Austin A40 Somerset Saloon -52

Austin A40 Somerset Saloon

1952 – 96.121 km – Beige

 

  • Engine: 1.2l
    • 42hp
  • Transmission: Manual, 4-speed
  • Driveline: RWD
  • Additional info: Totally restored, museum registered

 

"The Austin A40 appeared in 1948, replacing pre-war models such as the Austin Eight, Ten and Twelve. Available as either the four-door Devon or the short-lived two-door Dorset, the A40 retained a separate chassis and incorporated independent front suspension. Styling showed a distinct American influence. The A40 became the Somerset in February 1952 and was restyled to match the A70 Hereford and A30. Hydraulic brakes and a column gear change were now standard, previously only available on the Devon in 1951.

 

A total of 166,063 A40 Somerset saloons were built between 1952 and 1954, along with 7,243 drophead coupes. By 1954 the Somerset looked dated and a completely new A40, the Cambridge, with unitary chassis was introduced. This shared the B-series engine with the rival Morris Oxford, following the merger of Austin and Morris to form the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1952."

 

Source: https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/vehicle-collection/austin-a40-somerset/

 

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