It was sold as the A40 Farina in the U.K., while the U.S.-market version was known as, simply, the A40. Here's an American 1959 magazine advertisement for the versatile little British econobox.

The Austin A40 Farina has the A40 Farina Club – which describes itself as “Home to Lovers of the Austin A40 Farina.” This little car inspires affection – the club has members across the UK ...

“I was therefore pretty pleased when my brother’s neighbour offered me his Austin A40 for £27, a whopping £3 below the asking price! “The car also came with free advice to ensure longevity ...

The Austin A40 Countryman, the first small modern hatchback, The 1960 Austin A40 Farina Countryman was the first small modern hatchback, which offered a better surrounding view and was easier to park.

A closer look reveals a parade of automotive gems parked along the roadside: a sleek Austin A40 Farina, a Ford Anglia, even a Riley Pathfinder. Just two years later, in 1962, the same scene ...