The Austin A90 Atlantic is one of Britain's most distinctive postwar grand tourers, built from 1949 to 1952 with American tastes firmly in mind. Its flowing wings, central driving lamps, hooded headlights, wraparound chrome and powered convertible roof made it look unlike anything else from Longbridge, while the 2.7 litre four cylinder engine shared engineering ideas with the later Austin Healey 100. With around 88 hp, a four speed column shift and independent front suspension, the Atlantic was comfortable, characterful and capable of relaxed cruising rather than outright sports car sharpness. For owners keeping one roadworthy today, Automotive Superstore can help with essentials such as ignition components, filters, oils, batteries, detailing products, tools and universal accessories suited to classic maintenance.

The A90 Atlantic also has a memorable motorsport footnote: in 1949, Alan Hess drove an Austin Atlantic at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, setting American stock car endurance records including a 24 hour run averaging over 70 mph. Despite this publicity, US sales never matched Austin's hopes, making surviving cars relatively rare and collectable. The convertible is especially admired, but the fixed head coupe has its own Art Deco charm, complete with a rear window that recalls period aircraft styling. Today the Atlantic appeals to enthusiasts who enjoy bold design, transatlantic ambition and the satisfaction of preserving a genuinely unusual British classic with the right parts support available.