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Princess naming
The original line of the strip introduced in 1947 Austin A125 has been assembled by Austin at its plant in Longbridge. Also this, in his works Vanden Plas model body north London-based line in the band, which was sold as the Austin Princess. However, since August 1957, "Austin" part of the badging is dropped, even if Austin was the production of a princess, the princess was more in Austin by name. Since May 1960, Vanden Plas, the brand was applied in front of the princess. Later, the Vanden Plas Princess was revived from a single model range Leyland Princess, built by British Leyland (BL) in 1970 and sold by Austin and other dealerships, this car was never badged Austin Princess in the UK (if it was in some export markets) and is commonly referred under the name of the princess.
Austin A135 - a line of tape-based Austin Princess
Austin A135 Princess Mark I, II and III
Manufacturer
Austin / BMC
Production
1947-1956
1910 did
Engine (s)
3995 cc six-cylinder head valve
Wheelbase
132 (3353 mm) (distance between axles)
Length
215 in (5461 mm) (long wheelbase)
Width
74 in (1,880 mm)
Height
70 in (1778 mm)
First Austin Princess was launched in 1947 as the flagship model of the most expensive of the range of Austin. On the basis of the line ribbon Austin Princess (model A135 code) with a body by the coachbuilder Vanden Plas and was a fairly large room or a limousine. This is a very popular model among the general public, most Princesses (Sheerlines And, for that matter) have been purchased for civic ceremonial functions or by rental companies and limousine rental.
The model has been renewed Princess over the years by Mark I, Mark II and Mark III versions, the changes are relatively minor: the body does not changed much, nor the 4-liter straight-6 engine. The heater was old enough right and the car had separate front wings.
During the term of this type (1952), Austin is part of the British Motor Corporation (BMC).
A long wheelbase version tested by Motor magazine in 1953 had a maximum speed of 79 mph (127 km / h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km / h) in 23.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of 15.1 miles per gallon (18.7 litres/100 km 12.6 mpg U.S.) was recorded. The 2480 car test cost, plus tax.
Austin A135
Conversion Princess
Princess IV and non-baptized as Austin
Princess Mark IV
Production
1956-1968
200
Engine (s)
3995 cc six-cylinder head valve
Wheelbase
132 (3353 mm) (distance between axles)
Length
215 in (5461 mm) (distance between axles)
Width
73 in (1854 mm)
Height
70 in (1778 mm)
In 1956 a new Mk IV princess. This car had more modern "integrated front fenders" in the modern style, but changed little under the skin. This model lasted until 1959, although then the large version, limousine specialized craft remained in a limited number as Vanden Plas Princess Limousine 4 liters, which survived until 1968. After this period, with many British brands become part of British Leyland, Jaguar-Daimler DS420 Limousine base was proposed under the new range is a bit oversimplified. This was envisaged in 1966 when British Motor Holdings (BMH) BMC and Jaguar had together, and stopped the development of the successor Vanden Plas potential reader. The limo was luxurious with plenty of polished wood, mohair carpet and optional radio controls on the armrest. Among the long list of extras are available monograms and a mast. The carrier was separated from the rear the car for a division with a telephone option for passengers to communicate with the driver. See the driver, was finished in leather, but the Rear seats have been trimmed in a fabric, the standard provision in many luxury cars of the era. To increase seat two occasional seats could be folded on the ground.
The car has independent suspension on coil springs in front with semi-elliptic and anti-roll bar at the rear. The camera and plug type steering had optional power assistance.
A limousine was tested automatic by the British magazine The Motor in 1962 and had a maximum speed of 86.2 mph (138.7 kmh) and can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km / h) in 23.5 seconds. Consumption fuel of 15.8 miles per gallon (17.9 litres/100 km 13.2 mpg U.S.) was recorded. The test car cost 3473, plus taxes.
Pininfarina designed Princess Vanden Plas
Vanden Plas Princess
Vanden Plas Princess 1965.
Production
1959-1964
Made 12,703
Council (s)
sedan 4 doors
Engine (s)
2.9 L I6 Series C
Wheelbase
84 in (2134 mm) 1959-1961
86 in (2184 mm) 1961-1964
Length
187.75 in (4769 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
59 in (1499 mm)
In 1959, a new Austin A99 Westminster based Princess was launched. These vehicles were quickly modified to carry the name Vanden Plas became a flagship brand of its own engineering (In Instead of being known as the bodywork of cars of other brands). The car was smaller than the period of a princess and was largely identical to the Austin A99 Westminster for other models using the same Pininfarina-designed body. It included a Vanden Plas grilled (rather square, with thick blades surround and vertical), round headlights and horn grills on the front. The interior was sumptuous in typical Vanden Plas with burr walnut, leather seats and panels, and carpets of high quality. A division between the driver and rear compartment was an option. Power was unit 3-liter, 108 hp (81 kW).
A princess with a manual transmission has been tested by British magazine The Motor in 1961 and had a speed maximum of 99.3 mph (159.8 kmh) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km / h) in 16.1 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.1 miles per gallon Imperial (13.4 l/100 km or 17.6 mpg U.S.) was recorded. The test car cost 1467, plus taxes.
This model has been replaced in 1961 by Princess Vanden Plas Mark II. The style was similar, but the wheelbase is two inches (5 cm) longer and stabilizer bars are added to the suspension at both ends of the car. The engine has been upgraded to 120 hp (89 kW). Best brakes were adjusted, and internal improvements include pop-up "picnic tables" for rear passengers. Options now include "the air conditioning Smith."
This model lasted until 1964.
Vanden Plas Princess 3-liter
Rear view showing the caudal fin
Vanden Plas Princess 4-LR
Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R
Production
1964-1968
6781 only
Engine (s)
3909 cc side-valve six cylinder exhaust input air
In August 1964, Vanden Plas Princess 4 R L has been announced. The biggest change has been under the hood, where a new four-liter Rolls-Royce straight-6 engine was equipped so the "R" in the name. The 3909 cc Rolls-Royce was more square race short version of a Rolls-Royce similar to that used for some military vehicles, and said increasing the power hp 175 "raw" which provides a significant increase in performance, accompanied by wider tires, a transmission much higher final and the inclusion of the standard American manufactured Borg-Warner Model 8 transmission automatic.
Princess 4-liter R was presented at the London Motor Show in October 1964. Externally, the style was more rounded and replaced by fin ridges corner. This car was the only mass-produced civilian vehicle ever to use Rolls-Royce. It has evolved from a project that was planned the need for a relatively compact mass production of Rolls Royce, prototypes were made using the Austin-Central Engineering Vanden Plas, with renovated Rolls Royce and Bentley front and back panels, none of these models is now in production, partly because the introduction of the shadow of Rolls-Royce Silver.
The Vanden Plas Princess 4 R-liter four-year, killed by BMI in 1968 (just before the transition to British Leyland) after about 6555 were constructed.
Vanden Plas Princess 4-liter "R"
Rear view showing the arrangement of horizontal light
Council further technical
Two small cars BMC were treated and Vanden Plas Vanden Plas named princesses, including Improved Austin and Austin 1100 1300, and his successor Mark II.
The ultimate use of the princess "was the name of Princess 1800 / 2200-2 197 578 and Princess 1700/2000 / 2200 197 881. This has not been baptized Austin as the domestic market (although it has been mentioned as such in New Zealand), but has sometimes been confused with a car for the first years of his life has been marketed (various) as Austin, Morris, Wolseley and 1822 Series. He was replaced by Ambassador Austin in 1982 and thus marked the end of the princess, despite the name Vanden Plas model will continue as in the Range Rover SD1.
References
^ Abcde "The Austin A135 Princess limousine long wheelbase test drive. "Engine. July 29, 1953.
^ Abcde "The Princess Limousine Vanden Plas 4 liters." Engine. 11 April 1962.
^ Abcdef "The Vanden Plas Princess three liters." Engine. April 5, 1961.
ABCDEF ^ "Test cars: 1964 Vanden Plas A Princess ". Motorcoach Vol 128 No. 3761, pages 50-51. March 14, 1968.
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