The Austin Atlantic was available from 1949 to 1952 as a 4 seater sports convertible and from 1950, a 2 door sports coupe as well. It was one of the first post-war cars engineered from scratch by Austin, the chassis and running gear was based on the Austin Hampshire Saloon. The Atlantic was designed specifically to appeal to North American tastes, certain aspects look like a 1949 Mercury and the bonnet brightwork looks similar to the Pontiac Chieftains of this era. The front wings sported twin 'Flying A' hood ornaments and the rear swept down to a rounded tail, with spats enclosing the rear wheels. A centrally mounted third, main beam, headlight was built into the letter-box style air intake grille. It also got, unheard of at the time, electric windows and a power hood Engine; 2660cc in line 4 cyl twin SU carbs