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− | Austin’s answer to the Renault 16 hatchback, though it began life as a replacement for the ageing Farina saloons from 1961. The Maxi used doors from old BMC 1800, which made it look like a much older car instead of the revolutionary concept it was supposed to be: a highly space-efficient “lifestyle” hatchback. Never caught on as successfully as BL expected, though long model life (1969–81) ensured a good following in the domestic market. | + | Austin’s answer to the [[Renault 16]] hatchback, though it began life as a replacement for the ageing Farina saloons from 1961. The Maxi used doors from old BMC 1800, which made it look like a much older car instead of the revolutionary concept it was supposed to be: a highly space-efficient “lifestyle” hatchback. Never caught on as successfully as BL expected, though long model life (1969–81) ensured a good following in the domestic market. |
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− | *[[Austin Maxi (1969–80)]] (incl. Leyland Maxi/Maxi (1977–80)) | + | |
− | *[[Austin Maxi 2]] | + | *[[Austin Maxi (1969–80)]] (incl. Maxi (1977–80)) |
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− | ==Off-site link== | + | ==Off-site links== |
| *[http://austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?ado14storyf.htm ''Austin Rover Online'': ‘Five-star car misses the boat’] | | *[http://austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?ado14storyf.htm ''Austin Rover Online'': ‘Five-star car misses the boat’] |
| + | *[http://www.icons.org.uk/nom/nominations/austin-maxi ''Icons'': Austin Maxi] |
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 25 May 2020
Austin’s answer to the Renault 16 hatchback, though it began life as a replacement for the ageing Farina saloons from 1961. The Maxi used doors from old BMC 1800, which made it look like a much older car instead of the revolutionary concept it was supposed to be: a highly space-efficient “lifestyle” hatchback. Never caught on as successfully as BL expected, though long model life (1969–81) ensured a good following in the domestic market.
Marque: Austin
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