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Austin A 55

Built: 1969-1969 · Series: Other models

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Austin_A55_Cambridge

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The A 55 comes from Austin. Production: 1969. The engine has 4 cylinders. The machine is 1,600 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,015 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,520 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 1,665 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Austin range ranges from 540 to 9,120 kg; the A 55 sits at the bottom of that range with 1,015 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 10 CWT P.U. below it with 1,010 kg and the A 55-PICK UP above it with 1,020 kg. 93 Austin models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders4correct

Dimensions and weights

Width1,600 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,520 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,015 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight1,665 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Austin A 55 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,015 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Austin A 55?

1,665 kg.

What engine does the Austin A 55 have?

4 cylinders.

When was the Austin A 55 built?

Production years: 1969.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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6CWT VAN PICK-UP

8 CWT VAN

A 35 VAN

A 40

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