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The Cars of Austin

On this page we attempt to list most of the post war Austin cars made. Tables are divided into model, years built, engine details and owners club. Where appropriate, a URL is given to the car's home page.

Initially, these will only cover UK models - later, overseas models will be added. A brief guide to these is, however, given below.

When writing to an Owners Club, please enclose either an SAE or sufficient postage to cover the reply!


  • The Empire Days - 1939 - 1960 - Cars for the Empire - the Burzi Austins, as Lord rules BMC.
  • Leading the World - 1960 - 1968 - In innovation, engineering and competition, BMC lead the world.
  • The Long Night - 1968 - 1983 - The long dark night of the Leyland Soul.
  • The False Dawn - 1984 - 1987 - When we dared hope again. but to no avail

Overseas Austins

A far from comprehensive list of Austins weird and wonderful from around the world.

USA

  • Austin Cambrian Same as UK Austin Cambridge.
  • Austin America - UK Austin 1300 Automatic
  • Austin Marina - not actually an Austin at all - a Morris Marina.
  • Nash Metropolitan - Austin Metropolitan marketed by Nash / Hudson

Australia

  • Austin Lancer - UK Wolseley 1500 with different grill , tail and A50 interior
  • Austin Freeway - Stretched A60 Cambridge with locally developed 6 cylinder B series engine.
  • Austin Kimberley / Tasman - UK Austin 2200 with different front and rear, E6 engine.

South Africa

  • Austin Apache - UK Austin 1300 with Triumph 2000 - like front and rear ends.
  • Austin Mini MkIII - 'Booted' Austin Mini a la Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf
  • Austin Marina - aka Morris Marina - at one time offered with a 6 cylinder engine (frightening!)

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