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AUSTIN A105 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 30 AUSTIN A105s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 31 in 2018 Q3 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the AUSTIN A105 is rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 30 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the A105
The Austin Westminster series are large saloon and estate cars that were sold by the British manufacturer Austin from 1954, replacing the A70 Hereford. The Westminster line was produced as the A90, A95, A99, A105, and A110 until 1968 when the new Austin 3-Litre took its place. Essentially badge-engineered versions of the Farina Westminsters were also produced using the premium Wolseley and Vanden Plas marques. 101,634 Westminsters were built. The Westminster name was previously used by the Austin Motor Company in the 1930s for a four light version of the 16/6 and the Heavy 12/4.
AUSTIN A105 — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN A105 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 30 AUSTIN A105 were still registered in the UK — 16 licensed and on the road, plus 14 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN A105 rare?
The AUSTIN A105 is genuinely rare, with only 30 left, making it rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN A105 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN A105 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most AUSTIN A105 use?
Most AUSTIN A105 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUSTIN A105 peak?
The AUSTIN A105 peaked at 31 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.