45 Austin A40 Somerset (1954)
Austin A40 Somerset (1952-54) Engine 1200cc S4 OHV
Registration Number YSL 194
AUSTIN SET
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Updated from the styling of the earlier A40 Devon/Dorset along the lines of the A70 Hereford, in what Austin called a Trans Atlantic body style. Available as a four door saloon or two door convertible.
Powered by an uprated version of the earlier cars 1200cc engine, producing 42bhp and a top speed of 69mph. The Somerset was initially offered only as a 4-door saloon, with a 3-passenger 2-door convertible (the bodies were produced by Carbodies, Coventry), of the same body shape, introduced in late 1952
A special edition the Austin Somerset Special was built to a limited number of 500 cars for 1953, with a more powerful engine, different interior appointments and two-tone paintwork. and a top speed of 74mph
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Shot taken 05:08:2012 at The Shugborough Classic Car Meeting. Ref: 93a-45
45 Austin A40 Somerset (1954)
Austin A40 Somerset (1952-54) Engine 1200cc S4 OHV
Registration Number YSL 194
AUSTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208...
Updated from the styling of the earlier A40 Devon/Dorset along the lines of the A70 Hereford, in what Austin called a Trans Atlantic body style. Available as a four door saloon or two door convertible.
Powered by an uprated version of the earlier cars 1200cc engine, producing 42bhp and a top speed of 69mph. The Somerset was initially offered only as a 4-door saloon, with a 3-passenger 2-door convertible (the bodies were produced by Carbodies, Coventry), of the same body shape, introduced in late 1952
A special edition the Austin Somerset Special was built to a limited number of 500 cars for 1953, with a more powerful engine, different interior appointments and two-tone paintwork. and a top speed of 74mph
Thanks for 14.9 million views
Shot taken 05:08:2012 at The Shugborough Classic Car Meeting. Ref: 93a-45