Austin A40 Somerset - Wikipedia
WEBThe Austin A40 Somerset is a motor car which was produced by the Austin Motor Company from 1952 until 1954. The Somerset replaced the Austin A40 Devon and, as a body-on-frame car, it was comparable in size to its predecessor.
Austin A40 Somerset (1952 – 1954) Review | Honest John
WEBAustin A40 Somerset (1952 – 1954) At A Glance. Simple and stylish. Stolid to drive, and slow. In an era of massive technological leaps forward, it was good to see that Austin among other manufacturers was still only able to afford to produce poor updates of existing, obsolete models.
Curbside Classic: Austin A40 Somerset – Short, Chubby and …
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · The Somerset was the successor to the successful A40 Devon while borrowing its styling from its bigger A70 Hereford sibling, which had launched two years previously. It was built from 1952 to 1954.
The County Set: 1953 Austin A40 Somerset Convertible brochure
WEBDec 24, 2019 · First shown at the Earls Court Motor Show in September 1952, alongside the prototype Healey Hundred, the A40 Somerset Convertible used a clever three-position “Coupe de Ville”-style folding cloth roof that could be fully closed, fully open, or open only over the front seats.
The Austin A40 Somerset – AUSTIN COUNTIES CAR CLUB LTD
WEBThe Austin A40 Somerset was the successor to the A40 Devon, and was produced from 1952 to 1954. It used the same 40 BHP 1200cc engine as the A40 Devon, and a body style similar to the A70 Hereford (launched in 1950) and the ‘New’ Seven (later to become the A30/A35), launched in 1951.
Austin A40 Somerset Market - CLASSIC.COM
WEBThe Austin A40 Somerset was a series of cars introduced in 1952. As part of the Austin A40 family, the A40 Somerset replaced the A40 Devon. These midsize cars were built in two body styles, the most common being the four door saloon, while a much rarer two door convertible was also offered.
Austin A40 Somerset - National Motor Museum
WEBAustin A40 Somerset. Year: 1953. Country: Great Britain. Capacity: 1,200cc. Cylinders: 4 cylinder. Valves: overhead valve. Output: 42hp @ 4,500rpm. Performance: 68mph, 0-60mph 31.6 seconds. Price new: £728. Owner: National Motor Museum Trust. Manufacturer: Austin Motor Co. Ltd, Longbridge, Birmingham. On Display.
Austin A40 Market - CLASSIC.COM
WEBIn addition to the A40 label, Austin used names of English counties to differentiate their models. The well known variants included the A40 Devon, A40 Sports, A40 Pickup, A40 Somerset, and the A40 Farina. After 20 years of production, Austin …
Nissan | Heritage Collection | Austin A40 Somerset Saloon
WEBNo.013. Austin A40 Somerset Saloon (1953 : B30) Sedan. Production of passenger cars was restricted by GHQ after WW2, but GHQ lifted the ban in 1949. Nissan entered a technology partnership with Austin Motor Co. Ltd. of UK in 1952.
CC Capsule: 1953 Austin A40 Somerset - Curbside Classic
WEBJul 14, 2023 · This Austin A40 Somerset is a good example of how Britain lost its mojo, never to regain it (with a few notable exceptions of course). The A40 Somerset was launched in 1952 as a refreshed version of the 1947 A40 …
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