Austin A60 Cambridge
| Produced: |
1962-1969, 276534 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Station Wagon |
In 1961 BMC once again facelifted its range of cars, part of this new look included the arrival of the A60 Cambridge Saloon and Countryman. The A60 was a vastly improved version of the A55 MKII, featuring a larger, more powerful 1622cc B-series engine, wider tracks, longer wheelbase and revised styling.
The A60 had softer rear fins and a wider front grille to help distinguish it from the earlier cars, a Diesel engined version also appeared which offered better economy at the expense of slower performance. The A60 was never intended to last as long as it did (till 1969), BMC assumed demand would drop after the launch of the frontwheel drive 1800 series, however this did not happen and production had to be moved to the Morris factory at Cowley to cope with the strong demand for both ranges!
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 76mm x 89mm | |
| 1489cc | S4 OHV |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 mph | 21.4 s |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
The Fintail Countdown |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2002 | |||
| The Fintail Countdown - One's as round and reliable as a farmer's wife, the other wears a sharp Italian suit. Danny Hopkins follows the Cambridge evolution from pre-Farina A50 to Farina A60. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare - 1946 Morris Eight Series E, 1954 Ford Popular 103E, 1966 Austin Cambridge A60, 1973 Hillman Hunter, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier. | ||||
| Article |
The enemies within |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2010 | |||
| The enemies within - There was a logic behind BMC's competing B-series saloons, says Jon Pressnell, but which is best - Wolseley 15/50, Morris Oxford or Austin Cambridge? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - BMC Farinas 1958-71 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28th April 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - BMC Farinas 1958-71 - Solid, reliable, but just not terribly exciting, the Farinas were the mainstay of the BMC mid-sized feet during the Sixties. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying one. | ||||
| Article |
Classics February 2003 pg 38 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2003 | |||
| Indestructable Classics: Austin A60 Cambridge vs Volvo 122S. | ||||
| Article |
Classics April 2002 pg 124 |
124 |
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| Publication | Classics April 2002 | |||
| Buyer's Guide. Austin A50/55 Cambridge £50 to £2500. Quietly competent yet often overlooked, Austin's 1950s mainstay family models are worth examination, says Kim Henson. . . | ||||
