Launched: October 1959 List Price (including all tax):
£1 397 manual
£1 467 auto
The
car was mechanically identical to the Austin A99, and shared the same
body. With this car, a high-quality interior finish was provided by Vanden
Plas. Most noticeably the Burr walnut facia and door capping, as well
as Leather trim on the upholstery. The car received their front-end treatment,
including the fitting of the distinctive Vanden Plas radiator grille,
horn grilles aside the front lights, and fog lamps on the bumper. The
engine is a unit of 2912cc producing 108bhp (80kW) (identical to A99).
This was enough to reach a top speed of 98 mph, and the car was capable
of cruising comfortably at 90 mph.
Vanden Plas Princess 3-litre MKII
Launched: 1962 List Price (including all tax):
£1 601 auto
£1 474 manual Total manufactured (MkI & MkII): 12 500 Discontinued: July 1964
The
car continued as the prestige model of the big Farina range with the BMC
C-series engine. Upgrade to the MkII was at the same time as the Austin
and Wolseley received the upgrade. Mechanical improvements saw a more
powerful engine producing 120bhp (90kW) capable of taking the car to a
maximum speed of 108 mph. Economy for this engine was around 20 mpg. The
car also had a slightly longer wheelbase, and the manual shift gear lever
was floor-mounted. Changes across range included thicker front discs,
a larger brake servo and a self-adjusting brake mechanism for rear drums.
Changes specific to the Princess model were a re-designed facia layout,
and the inclusion of picnic tables for the rear passengers, set into the
back of the front seats. Front seats now had squab adjustment, and larger
over-riders were fitted to the bumpers.
The
car was mechanically identical to the Austin A99, and shared the same
body. With this car, a high-quality interior finish was provided by Vanden
Plas. Most noticeably the Burr walnut facia and door capping, as well
as Leather trim on the upholstery. The car received their front-end treatment,
including the fitting of the distinctive Vanden Plas radiator grille,
horn grilles aside the front lights, and fog lamps on the bumper. The
engine is a unit of 2912cc producing 108bhp (80kW) (identical to A99).
This was enough to reach a top speed of 98 mph, and the car was capable
of cruising comfortably at 90 mph.
The
car continued as the prestige model of the big Farina range with the BMC
C-series engine. Upgrade to the MkII was at the same time as the Austin
and Wolseley received the upgrade. Mechanical improvements saw a more
powerful engine producing 120bhp (90kW) capable of taking the car to a
maximum speed of 108 mph. Economy for this engine was around 20 mpg. The
car also had a slightly longer wheelbase, and the manual shift gear lever
was floor-mounted. Changes across range included thicker front discs,
a larger brake servo and a self-adjusting brake mechanism for rear drums.
Changes specific to the Princess model were a re-designed facia layout,
and the inclusion of picnic tables for the rear passengers, set into the
back of the front seats. Front seats now had squab adjustment, and larger
over-riders were fitted to the bumpers.