Austin Cambridge#A55 Cambridge

The Austin A55 Cambridge was a 4-door mid-size sedan the Austin Motor Company. It was offered from 1957 as a successor to the Austin A50 Cambridge.

Austin A55 Cambridge Mark I ( 1957-1958 )

Austin A55 Cambridge De Luxe Mark I (1957 )

In 1957, the Austin A55 Cambridge was introduced to Mark I. ³ He had the same body as its predecessor and also a 4- cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 1489 cm, but with a slightly increased power of 51 bhp (38 kW), which was sent to the rear wheels. The top speed was 124 km / h The body had grown slightly in length.

Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II ( 1959-1961 )

Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II (1959 )

1959 Austin A55 Cambridge Mark II was offered. He had a new, significantly increased compared to the previous body in trapezoidal shape with tail fins. Pininfarina in Italy, she had designed. With the same body and technology and the Morris Oxford was offered. Very similar bodies were also used in the contemporary Peugeot 404 and Fiat 2100. Special attention was given to the noise insulation inside. Apart from the usual insulating material was found under the floor covering and roof lining thick felt pads. Optionally, the vehicle with stick or steering wheel gearshift was available.

In addition to the four-door sedan, there was now also a five-door station wagon ( estate ).

The engine power was by using a SU carburettor ( instead of previous Zenith instance ) to 55 bhp (40 kW) have been raised.

In 1961 the successor Austin A60 with the same body, but a more powerful engine.