Jim,
The C-Series-engined Austins Called ( SIX Westminsters to distinguish them
from the A-90 Atlantic) had a colourful transmission history:
-1954: A-90 -new Morris designed six cyl motor- 85 bhp with single Zenith
carb- 4 speed column shift, O/D optional
-spring 1956: A-105 - same motor as Austin-Healey- 102 bhp with twin SU's- 4
speed column shift, O/D optional
-fall 1956 to 1959: A-95, A-105 - 4 speed column shift with O/D standard,
Borg Warner O/D optional
-summer 1959: A-99 - almost the same motor as Austin-Healey 3000 with twin
S.U's but 103 bhp, - THREE speed transmission (with Porsche-developed synchros
on all speeds) with O/D on second and third, Borg Warner automatic optional
-1961: A-110 - twin exhaust gave 120 bhp, now floor change for same three
speed plus 2 O/D box, although Police cars had Healey 4-speed side shift
boxes. Borg Warner automatic optional.
1964: A-110 Mark II - Austin-Healey centershift four-speed boxes with
optional O/D or Borg Warner automatic
Best regards
Peter
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