Austin: A60 Cambridge
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An updated Cambridge model, now called the A60, was introduced for 1961.
It included a new 1.6 L version of the B-Series straight-4 engine which had first been used in the MGA. Modified styling included side chrome stripes – some models with contrasting colour infills – and reduced fins on the rear wings.
The style continued to be known as "Farina". This body covered a chassis that was slightly longer in wheelbase and wider in track than the A55. A Diesel version was introduced in 1961 for export cars and was available in the UK from 1962.
Early manual models had the option of column gear change. The Borg Warner Type 35 automatic transmission was an option, with the selector on the steering column.
The A60 Cambridge sold well, with over 275,000 built when production finally ended in 1969.
Its intended successor, the front wheel drive Austin 1800 of 1964, did not dent sales, so Cambridge production was continued until 1969 at the Morris plant at Cowley although the Moris Oxford continued in production until 1971.
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Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia