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1950 Austin A40 Devon Saloon

The A40 Devon was introduced in 1947, replacing the Austin 8 and 10. The A40 Devon was replaced by the A40 Somerset in 1952. The Devon was a 4 door Saloon, other versions built were;

1947–50 A40 Dorset 2-door saloon

1947–56 A40 Countryman 2-door estate

1947–56 A40 Van 2-door panel van

1947–56 A40 Pick-up 2-door pick-up

1948–52 A40 2 door Tourer (Australia)

1949–52 A40 2 door Coupe Utility (Australia)

1950–53 A40 2 door Sports (this aluminium Body convertible was a collaboration between Austin and Jensen Motors)

The A40 Devon Saloon was also produced in New Zealand from CKD kits at Austin Distributors in Petone.

Austin also had a factory in Melbourne, Australia, where locally produced 2 door Tourer and Coupe Utility bodies were installed on an imported chassis.

Engine; 40hp 1200cc 4 cyl OHV

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Uploaded on April 8, 2014
Taken on March 30, 2014