Austin A70 Hampshire
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1951, 35261 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats Station Wagon |
Austin launched the A70 Hampshire in 1948, its first all new, large post-war saloon car. Power came from a four cylinder, overhead valve, 2199cc engine which produced reasonable performance and proved to be a strong, reliable engine.
The A70's body looked very similar to the A40 Devon, being mounted on a similar separate chassis as the Devon. Although most Hampshire's were four door Saloons a few Estate Cars and Pick-ups were also built. 35,000 Hampshire's had been built by the time it was replaced in 1950 by the A70 Hereford.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2199cc | S4 OHV | 79.4mm x 111.1mm | 6.8 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 mph | 22.9 s | 22 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Austin Sixteen (1948) | BCA | 14 Dec 1998 | £2550.00 | - |
| 014 | Austin FL1 Hire Car (1950) | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Feb 1996 | £2100.00 | - |
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