1940 Austin Eight 2-Door Saloon – LeMay Collections at Marymount

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1940 Austin Eight 2-Door Saloon

900 cc, I-4, 27 bhp

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Launched in 1939, produced until 1942, then again from 1945-1947
56,103 total made; Price new: £128
Unit body construction; 6.5 to 1 compression ratio for WWII gasoline