Austin A35 Countryman
| Produced: |
1956-1962, 151652 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Station Wagon |
Following on from the successful A30 commercial variants, Countryman estate car and Van versions of the new A35 appeared alongside the new A35 Saloon models at the new cars launch in 1956. As before the Countryman body was really little more than a civilised version of the Van. The Countryman had proper sliding rear windows and a folding rear bench seat for rear passengers as well as car type trim and brightwork.
The A35 Countryman used the same 948cc A-series engine used in the saloons, from 1962 the Countryman was dropped from the range , however the van version carried on in production now using the 1098cc engine found in the A40 and Morris 1000, production of the Van carried on until 1968. In the early years of the A35 a small Pick-up / Utility Coupe commercial was also available, mainly for export markets, only 475 of these pretty vehicles were ever sold. To the best of our knowledge the last big customer for the A35 van was GUS. We understand that they found the fuel consumption too high, and for the last bit of the production run they fitted an 850cc engine. Practical Classics January 1993 - Featuring Buyers Guide Austin Babies. Click Here to view in our shop.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 948cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.92mm x 76.2mm |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 mph | 31 s | 42 mpg | 34 bhp 4750 |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Routine service guide - Austin A30 and A35 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2012 | |||
| Routine service guide - Austin A30 and A35 - Kim Henson's step-by-step guide to looking after your post=war 'baby' Austin. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Small Estates - 1959 Austin A35 Countryman, 1965 Citroen AMI 6 Break, 1967 Mini MK I Countryman, 1969 Imp Husky, 1972 Fiat 500 Giardinera. |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2006 | |||
| Little load Luggers - Group Test - Estates - Every one less than a litre, Dale Drinnon looks for happiness in a pint-sized practical classic - 1959 Austin A35 Countryman, 1965 Citroen AMI 6 Break, 1967 Mini MK I Countryman, 1969 Imp Husky, 1972 Fiat 500 Giardinera. | ||||
| Article |
Hobb's choice |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2003 | |||
| Austin A35 - Hobb's choice - Sequential transmissions are the preserve of modern sports cars. So what is one doing in this humble Austin A35? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Austin Babies |
69 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 1993 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Austin Babies - Kim Henson looks at buying and running an Austin A30 and its successor, the A35, more than 40 years after their debut. | ||||
| Article |
Thrifty Fifties |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2011 | |||
| Thrifty Fifties - With a perfect blend of 1950s charm and practicality, these three low-budge classics are ideal for everyday use. Ford Prefect 107E, Austin A35, Standard 10. | ||||
| Article |
Less haste, more speed |
42 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthy May 2010 | |||
| Less haste, more speed - The owner of this A35 didn't let 18 years, five garage moves or vandalism stop him fulfilling his dream. | ||||
| Article |
Buying a baby Austin |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2009 | |||
| Buying a baby Austin- Austin's A30 and A35 have bags of charm and are easy to keep on the road, making them a popular choice. But don't part with your cash until you've read our guide. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Austin A30/A35 |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 31 March 2005 | |||
| Road Test - Austin A30/A35 - Built 1951-65, two-and four-door saloons and estates. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. 4-cyl OHV engine, 803cc and 948cc. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Austin A30/35 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 1st September 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Austin A30/35 - Despite being almost too cute for words, the Austin A30 and A35 can bite if you’re not careful. Which is why you should read RICHARD GUNN’s buying guide if you’re considering buying an example of the car James Hunt drove after he got bored of McLarens... | ||||
