The Austin Cambridge (sold as A40, A50, A55, and A60) is a medium-sized motor car range produced by the Austin Motor Company, in several generations, from September 1954 through to 1971 as cars and to 1973 as light commercials.

The A55 Cambridge Mark II, known as the first "Farina" model because of its Pininfarina design, was produced from 1959 through to 1961. It was a rebadged Morris Oxford and retained the 1.5 litre B-Series engine, now with an SU carburettor, and producing 55 bhp (41 kW) at 4,350 rpm.

Sep 10, 2011 · The A40 version did not survive post-1956 and the following year the original A50 Cambridge was updated with a usefully bigger boot and little add-on tail fins, becoming the A55. The engine was BMC's 1.5-litre B-Series unit, top speed was 75mph and the car cost £856.

Produced: Longbridge, 1957-59. 369,616 A55 Cambridges of Mk I and Farina Mk II types built. Engine and transmission: 51bhp at 4,250rpm; 81lb ft at 2,000rpm. Optional centre-floor gear-change from spring 1958. Dimensions: Length 13ft 10.9in; unladen weight (approx) 2,325lb.

Produced: Longbridge, 1959-61. 359,325 cars built, including the earlier 1957-59 A55 model. General layout: Unit-construction, pressed-steel body-chassis structure, in 4-seater, 4-door saloon car style. Front-mounted engine driving rear wheels.

In early 1960 a estate version (Countryman) was announced which had a good loading capacity. The rear tailgate was split which allowed long items to be supported, and the rear window could still be closed.

Jul 18, 2024 · Another version of the Cambridhe came out in 1960 which was the estate version (Countryman). The rear tailgate was split which allowed long cargo to be supported while still having the rear window closed. Austin Motor Company and Several Mergers. The Austin Motor Company came into existence in 1905 by Herbert Austin of Longbridge, England.

The Austin Cambridge was a family of compact and mid-size cars that debuted in 1954. The Cambridge replaced the the Austin A40, and was sold in four main variants, the A40, A50, A55, and A60. These cars were initially only available as sedans, but soon coupe, station wagon, van, and pickup bodies were also offered.

1961 Austin A55 Cambridge Estate in United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £5,995 Rare, early Austin A55 Cambridge estate. Running and driving but been stood for a good few years...

The ADO9 was based on the floorpan of the A40/A50/A55, and the 1498cc B-series engine had first appeared on the 1954 A50 Cambridge. In 1960 the 4-door estate car was launched as the Austin Cambridge Countryman. In 1961 All models were upgraded with the 1622cc B-series engine for the ADO 38 facelift, creating the Austin A60 Cambridge.