Austin A99 and A110 Westminster 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968

A99 & A110 Westminster

Soon after the A40 and A55 models, the new Westminster followed in July 1959. Styling followed the themes of the A55 Cambridge but the more generous proportions of the Westminster made the result more pleasing. The new Austin was fitted with a bored out 3-litre version of BMC's C-series engine complete with two SU carburettors coupled to a novel gearbox, a three speeder with overdrive on second and top. Suspension followed previous Westminster practise but there were now Lockheed front disc brakes with servo assistance. In the great BMC revamp of 1961, the Westminster became the A110, it used the same engine but came with a new twin exhaust system to give a few more bhp. There was also a new grille and revised facia. There were no Morris, Riley or MG versions of the car but for those in search of more luxury there was the better equipped Wolseley 6/99.

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