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'''Austin Lancer Series II. 1959–62 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1489 cm³ (I4 OHV).''' Australian-developed successor to [[Wolseley]]-based model, promising big-car performance with small-car economy. Longer wheelbase with larger boot and fins, apeing American design and BMC Farina saloons such as the [[Austin A60 Cambridge]]. Larger fuel tank, up 2 gal to 9 gal. Now a badge-engineered version of the [[Morris Major Series II]]. Same engine as before, but stronger suspension and rear axle under the skin to cope with Australian conditions.
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'''Austin Lancer Series II. 1959–62 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1489 cm³ (I4 OHV).''' Australian-developed successor to [[Wolseley]]-based model, promising big-car performance with small-car economy. Longer wheelbase with larger boot and fins, apeing American design and BMC Farina saloons such as the [[Austin A55 Cambridge Mk II]]. Larger fuel tank, up 2 gal to 9 gal. Now a badge-engineered version of the [[Morris Major Series II]]. Same engine as before, but stronger suspension and rear axle under the skin to cope with Australian conditions.
  
  

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Austin Lancer Series II. 1959–62 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1489 cm³ (I4 OHV). Australian-developed successor to Wolseley-based model, promising big-car performance with small-car economy. Longer wheelbase with larger boot and fins, apeing American design and BMC Farina saloons such as the Austin A55 Cambridge Mk II. Larger fuel tank, up 2 gal to 9 gal. Now a badge-engineered version of the Morris Major Series II. Same engine as before, but stronger suspension and rear axle under the skin to cope with Australian conditions.


Manufacturing location: Victoria Park, South Australia, Australia

Marque: Austin | Model: Austin Lancer | Predecessor: Austin Lancer Series I | Successor: Morris Major Élite

 

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