Austin - Austin Westminster
The Austin A90 Westminster was available from 1954, and fitted with the 6 cylinder 2639cc engine. This was the top of the range Austin model, which a few years later led on to the A95 and A105 Westminster models in 1956. These were eventually replaced in 1959 by the new A99 Westminster with its new bodywork designed by Pininfarina (who also worked on other BMC products), now fitted with larger 15 inch wheels. The A99 engine had a bigger bore than its predecessor which brought the capacity out to almost 3 litres (2912cc), which was mated to a 3 speed and overdrive gearbox. Disc brakes were now fitted on the front. A more luxuriant version of the A99 Westminster was marketed as the Princess 3 litre. The A99 Westminster was built until 1961 after which it was replaced by the A110 Westminster, the main difference being a 2 inch longer wheelbase allowing for more leg room in the rear for passengers, and at the time it was commented that the extra wheelbase resulted in a better handling car.
- Tyre size for the Austin A90 Westminster, A95 Westminster and A105 Westminster was originally 6.40x15 and the radial equivalent for this is 185R15 tyre size. Blockley produces this 185VR15 tyre, with excellent speed rating, steel belt construction and period correct tread. See details of the superb 185VR15 tyre below.
- Tyre size for Austin A99 Westminster and Austin A110 Westminster was originally 7.00x14, which is radial equivalent 185R14 tyre size. Blockley produces this 185HR14 size, as well as a whitewall version of this 185HR14 tyre. See full details of these tyres below:
