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Austin A30
| Austin A30 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Austin/BMC |
| Production: | 1951-1956 223,264 |
| Successor: | Austin A35 |
| Class: | compact car |
| Body Styles: | FR 4-door saloon FR 2-door saloon FR 2-door estate |
| Engines: | 803 cc A-Series I4 |
The A30 was a compact car produced by Austin Motor Company in the 1950s. Introduced in 1951, it was Austin's answer to the Morris Minor. Like many vehicles of the time, it was a mix of pre-war and post-war components. Its newly-designed A-Series straight-4 engine was state of the art for the time, while its rod-operated brakes were decidedly antequated.
The A30 was initially available only as a 4-door saloon. In 1953, 2-door saloon, van, and "Countryman" estate bodies appeared. It was replaced by the A35 in 1956 after having sold nearly ¼ million units.
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