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    Obscure question for the old guys. Remember the tiger in the tank promotion?

    Imperial Oil in Canada (subsidiary of Standard Oil) used the "Tiger in the tank" theme for 1965. And the Canadian Plymouth Fury also used the tiger in the main brochure as well as other advertising. By the way, no B Body cars were built or sold in Canada and the lowest priced 1965 C body...
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    Not a B-Body...But what are they?

    Austin also took the A40, widened the body 8", and added a longer hood to fit the 2199cc engine (4 cyl) to get the A70 Hereford. Wheelbase was 99" compared to the Somerset's 92½".
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    Not a B-Body...But what are they?

    The Somerset was on a 92½" wheelbase with a 1200cc ohv four cylinder engine. The smaller A30 had a four cylinder engine with 800cc. The Somerset from the rear -
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    Not a B-Body...But what are they?

    The first two in the bush are Austin A40 Somersets. Attached are two photos of the Somerset -
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    Not a B-Body...But what are they?

    Yes, the blue one is an early 1950's Austin A40 Somerset. British car fans refer to them as "rolly-pollys". They came in saloon and convertible models. The smaller ones are Austin A30 models. This model came in 2 and 4 door saloon styles. Austin, Morris and Hillman were selling cars...
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