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AUSTIN A99 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 24 AUSTIN A99s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 25 in 2019 Q2 — only 96% 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 A99 is rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the A99
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 A99 — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN A99 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 24 AUSTIN A99 were still registered in the UK — 18 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN A99 rare?
The AUSTIN A99 is genuinely rare, with only 24 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN A99 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN A99 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most AUSTIN A99 use?
Most AUSTIN A99 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the AUSTIN A99 peak?
The AUSTIN A99 peaked at 25 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.