A40 Devon &
Dorset
Dorset
The A40 Devon and Dorset
were the first new models to be produced after the war in 1947,
replaceing two models the Eight and Ten. It also herald the
launching of the all new 1200cc over-head engine, which became
known as the 'B' series. This engine continued in numerous forms
with a final engine capacity of 1798cc into the mid 1970s. A diesel
version of 1,498 & 1,798cc were also made. In the 50-60s Austin
used the Prefix A40 on a number of different models, which
signified the approximate horse power of the engine.
A40 Devon
Wooden Mock-up
The pressings for the Dorset and Devon
where produced in West Work. Bodies were then built up. painted and
fully trimmed before being taken by works transport over the road
to South Works, where the mechanical components were
fitted.
Body Welding
Line West Works
Outside North Works on
route to South Works
Waiting for
Final Despatch to customers
Austin A40 Dorset 2dr
Saloon & Devon 4dr Saloon
Date when launched
1947
Dorset was discontinued in 1950 with the Devon in
1952
Total produced
Dorset 15,939
Devon 273,958
Engine
1200 cc 40 bhp at 4,300 rpm Max torque 59lbs/ft at 2,200
rpm
Length 12ft 9.3ins Width
5ft 1ins Height 5ft 5.8ins
Wheelbase 7ft 8.5ins Track front 4ft 0.5ins rear 4ft 1.5ins
Price ex Works standard colour
Sept 1948 Dorset £428 Devon £441
May 1951 Devon £654
Austin
A40 Countryman
Date when launched
1949
Discontinued in 1956
Total produced 26,587
Engine
1200 cc 42 bhp at 4,500 rpm Max torque 58lbs/ft at 2,400 rpm
Length 13ft 4ins Width 5ft 4.5ins Height 6ft 1.5ins
Wheelbase 7ft 8.5ins Track front 4ft 0.8ins rear 4ft 2.8ins
Price ex Works standard colour
April 1952 £804 Nov 1952 £712
May 1953 £732
A40 10cwt
Van
Date when launched
1948
Discontinued in 1956
Total produced 78,242
Engine
1200 cc 40 bhp at 4,300 rpm Max torque 59lbs/ft at 2,200 rpm
Length 13ft 3.4ins Width 5ft 4.5ins Height 6ft 1.5ins
Wheelbase 7ft 8.5ins Track front 4ft 0.7ins rear 4ft 2.7ins
Price ex Works standard colour May 1953 £487
Austin A40
Pick-Up C Tedstone
Date when launched
1948
Discontinued finished in 1956
Total produced 61,818
Engine
1200 cc 40 bhp at 4,300 rpm Max torque 59lbs/ft at 2,200 rpm
Length 13ft 4ins Width 5ft 1.5ins Height 5ft 6.7ins
Wheelbase 7ft 8.5ins Track front 4ft 0.7ins rear 4ft 2.7ins
Price ex Works standard colour (May 1953) £487