A number of different automobiles of the 1950s and 1960s were marketed under the A40 name by the Austin Motor Company. Austin's naming scheme at that time derived from the approximate engine output, in horsepower. Therefore, the models were also given textual names (originally based on counties of England). A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... // Events and trends This map shows two essential global spheres during the Cold War in 1959. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... The Austin Motor Company was British manufacturer of automobiles that rose to be a major motorcar brand, the dominant partner after merger with Morris in the 50s but declining after absorption into British Leyland. ... The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... For local government purposes, England is divided into three types of areas - non-unitary authorities, unitary authorities, and London boroughs. ...

The following vehicles were sold under the Austin A40 name:

• 1947–1950 Austin A40 Dorset 2-door saloon
• 1947–1952 Austin A40 Devon 4-door saloon
• 1950–1953 Austin A40 Sports 2-door roadster
• 1952–1954 Austin A40 Somerset 4-door saloon
• 1954–1956 Austin A40 Cambridge 4-door saloon
• 1958–1967 Austin A40 Farina 2-door saloon/hatchback