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Austin A35

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Austin A30

The Austin A35 was introduced in 1956 to replace the A30 and shared very similar styling to it - the main differences being a larger rear windscreen and different front grill treatment. It also had a larger version of the A series engine which gave the car much better performance than its predecessor. The Austin A35 saloon was pensioned off in 1959 when the new Austin Seven (later to be known to as the Mini) arrived. The "Countryman" estate version continued until 1962, and a van version was made until 1968. There was also an A35 pick-up model which was produced between 1956 and 1957, but these vehicles are very rare as only 500 were ever produced.


 

Specifications

Model

A35

Years Produced

1956-1959 (countryman until 1962 and van until 1968)

Body Type

2 and 4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction

Length

11ft 4in

Width

4ft 7in

Weight

1575lb

Engine

BMC A series 948cc 4 cylinder inline

Power

34bhp @ 4750 rpm

Torque

50lb ft @ 2000 rpm

Gearbox

4 speed manual with synchro on 2nd, 3rd and top

Clutch

Mechanical linkage

Driven Wheels

Rear

Brakes

Drums front & rear, hydro mechanical operation

Front Suspension

Independent, Coil spring

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring, live axle

 

Performance

Model

A35

Top Speed

72 mph

0-60 mph

30.0 seconds

Fuel Consumption

38 mpg approx

 

Useful Links

Austin A30 A35 Owner's Club

Austin A35 books at Amazon.co.uk

Classic Austin & Morris

Classic Car Publishing

Gallery