First picture, last model off the production line
When Austin carried out a model change in England (September 1954), Nissan followed suit and switched to the A50 in December that year. Even during A40 production, the shift to domestic sourcing had advanced and so by August 1956 all of the parts were made in Japan. This model represents the final version, which went on sale in December 1958. Manufactured on December 28, 1959, it was the final car off the production line.
Specs
Overall length
4,120mm (4,110mm)
Overall width
1,580mm
Overall height
1,590mm (1,570mm)
Wheelbase
2,520mm (2,510mm)
Curb weight
1,085kg (1,070kg)
Engine
Type 1H (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
EngineDisplacement
1,489cc
EngineMax. power
42kW=57PS (37kW=50PS)/4,400rpm
Top speed
130km/h (128km/h)
Seating capacity
6 (5)
Figures in parentheses are for the ’56 model.
Second picture, Prince Takamatsu’s private automobile
This is the actual vehicle used by Prince Takamatsu. Making use of the technologies obtained through collaboration with the Austin company, Nissan manufactured the A50 from December 1954. It was at first a 5-seater with a 50hp engine, but the later 1957 version (launched in July) was a 6-seater. In December 1958, the final version was launched with a 57hp engine (+7hp), offering improved comfort and better rear visibility.
Specs
Overall length
4,120mm
Overall width
1,580mm
Overall height
1,590mm
Wheelbase
2,520mm
Curb weight
1,085kg
Engine
Type 1H (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
EngineDisplacement
1,489cc
EngineMax. power
42kW (57PS)/4,400rpm
Top speed
130km/h
Seating capacity
6