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Austin A30/A35

Dick Burzi worked for Lancia but was persuaded over to Austin and he was responsible for the 'egg-shaped' Austin A30/A35. However, design work was started by Holden 'Bob' Koto who was seconded from Raymond Loewy in 1950. However, the Koto design was radically changed by Austin after Koto returned to Loewy, and the shorter smaller A30 transformed by Burzi from Koto's orginal. Launched in 1951, the Austin A30 was available as a 4-door saloon with a new 803cc A-series engine which in time migrated to the Morris Minor. In 1953 a 2-door body was offered, and in 1954 Van and Countryman versions completed the range. In 1954 the A30 was upgraded, gaining a 948cc version of the A-series engine and a wraparound rear window. A35 cars ceased production in 1958 as the A40 Farina took over, but the Vans and Countryman versions continued to be sold.

Austin A30. The Austin answer to Morris's succesful Minor. Launched in 1951, it 803cc OHV engine subsequently found its way into the Morris Minor when Austin and Morris became BMC.	Austin A35 was launched In 1956, getting the larger A-series engine of 948cc. A35 had revised grilles, painted instead of chromed.	Austin A35. In 1956 a new 948cc version of the A-series engine was produced and put into the Morris Minor to create the Morris Minor 1000, and into the A30 to create the Austin A35.	Austin A30. Launched in 1951, the A30 had this small rear window which was enlarged in 1956 when the A35 replaced the A30.	Austin A35. The baby Austin was only available as a 4door from 1951 until 1953 and then 2door, van and countryman versions were available.
Austin A35. The enlarged window of the later A35 is evident here.	Austin A30. Launched in 1951, the Austin A30 was only available as a 4door until the 2door was launched in 1953. The original Austin Seven concept was penned by Bob Koto in 1949 and then given to Dick Burzy before being altered on Leonard Lord's instructions.	Austin A35. In 1956 the original A30 needed revising and the A35 was produced with a larger rear window and a 948cc version of the original 803cc A series engine.	Austin A30.	Austin A35
Austin A30/A35 Vans	Austin A40 (ADO 8), A40 Mk II (ADO 44)	Morris Minor, Series MM, Series II, Minor 1000	Austin Mini

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