The Austin Westminster series are large saloon and estate cars that were sold by the British manufacturer Austin from 1954, replacing the A70 Hereford. The Westminster line was produced as the A90, A95, A99, A105, and A110 until 1968 when the new Austin 3-Litre took its place.

This 1956 Austin A90 Six Westminster is finished in silver over red leather upholstery and powered by a replacement Austin-Healey 3.0L inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, front disc brakes, twin SU carburetors, polished bumpers, a hood scoop, and a heater.

The Westminster was significantly larger and its C-series six-cylinder unit was suitable for its role. In 1956, the Westminster was became the A95 and A105, and both were differentiated from their predecessor by their larger rear window, a squarer rear wing line and a new grille.

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Power came from the new 2.6 litre ‘C’ Series BMC six cylinder engine, which developed 85 bhp, giving this new well appointed model brisk acceleration and a top speed close to 90 mph. This Ocean Blue example has had just two owners and covered a mere 67,900 miles.

Specifications: Front engine/rear drive. 2,639cc OHV in-line 6-cylinder engine. Transmission – 3-speed gearbox, column-shifted (optional overdrive). Brakes – 11 inch drums all round. Description: One step up from the A95 was the A105, Austin’s match for the Ford Zodiac.

Austin A90 Westminster specification. Produced: Longbridge, 1954-56. 25,532 A90 Westminsters of all types built. General layout: Pressed-steel unit-construction body/chassis structure, in 4-seater, 4-door saloon style. Front-mounted engine driving rear wheels.

Initially, the Westminster was introduced as the A90 Six Westminster (although these cars share the A90 designation as featured on the Austin A90 Atlantic, it is a separate model), but as it evolved, it used A95, A99, A105, and A110 designations. During this era, Austin used the letter A followed by a horsepower rating (usually rounded up).

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