the somerset features an updated "transatlantic" body style with flowing lines as distinct to the devon's bulky looking body. resembling the larger austin a70 hereford, its design was aimed at improving export sales, particularly to america. initially offered as only a 4-door saloon, a 3-passenger 2-door convertible, of the same body style was introduced in late 1952. the convertible replaced the earlier austin a40 dorset.