014 Austin A35 2 door Saloon (1957) 395 LMV by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin A35 (1957-59) Engine 1098cc S4 OHV Production 375000 Registration Number395 LMV (Middlesex) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... Introduced in 1957 to replace the highly successful Austin A30, its name reflecting the more powerful 34bhp BMC A series engine. Similar in appearance to the earlier car, the A35 differed by having a larger rear window, painted grille with a chrome horse shoe surround, The semaphore turn-signal indicators were replaced with present-day front- and rear-mounted flashing lights. The name reflected the larger and more powerful 34 hp (25 kW) A-Series inline-four engine, enabling a slightly higher top speed and better acceleration. The gearbox had an easier action change, and improved gear ratios, The A30 has the first three ratios close together then a big gap to top (fourth gear). The A35's ratios are better spaced and give a higher speed in third gear. The 948cc engine was retired in 1962, replaced by a 1098cc version of the BMC A Series with an increased output of 55bhp and 848cc BMC A series, which retained the same 34bhp output as the old 948cc Like the A30, the A35 was offered as a two- or four-door saloon or two-door Countryman (estate) and also as a van which continued in production to 1968, and rare coupe utility (pickup) version was also produced in 1956, with just 475 sold A 2 door Deluxe saloon was tested in Motor magazine in 1956, recording a top speed of 71.9mph and a touring fuel economy of 41.5 mpg. The A35 was replaced in the Austin line up by the larger Farina style Austin A40 Diolch am 97,100,938 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,100,938 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-014
