Interesting Facts About the Austin A55 Cambridge
The Austin A55 Cambridge was introduced in 1957 as part of the Austin Cambridge range, a medium‑sized motor car line that ran from September 1954 until 1971. It was built at the Longbridge plant and quickly became a staple of British motoring in the late 1950s.
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Launch and Early Production
The A55 Cambridge Mk I was produced from 1957 to 1959 at Austin’s Longbridge plant, delivering 51 bhp at 4,250 rpm and 81 lb‑ft of torque. During this period 369,616 examples of the Mk I and the later Farina‑styled Mk II were built.
Mid‑life Redesign – The Farina Mk II
In 1958 the model was updated to the Farina‑styled version, a change highlighted in the 1959 Austin A55 Cambridge Mk II brochure. The Mk II introduced rear styling revisions, including a longer rear end, distinguishing it from the earlier Mk I.
Cultural Footprint and Rarity
The A55 Cambridge’s production spanned the late 1950s into the early 1960s, with the Mk II running until 1961, making it a recognizable example of post‑war British design. Today, original parts are considered hard to find, underscoring the model’s collector appeal.
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