- See Austin A40 for other A40 models and Austin A40 Sports for the sports car version of the Devon.
The A40 Devon (and similar 2-door A40 Dorset) were automobiles sold by the Austin Motor Company from 1947 through 1952. They were the first post-war saloons to be produced by Austin, and thus were a mix of old and new technologies. Both cars were body-on-frame designs with modern bodies and a 1.2 L straight-4 pushrod engine.
The Devon was the 4-door version and was more successful than the 2-door Dorset, which was dropped in 1950. Other models in the range included a "Countryman" estate, pickup truck, commercial van, and even sports car (see Austin A40 Sports).
The range went on to sell more than 450,000 copies before it was replaced in 1952 by the updated Austin A40 Somerset.
