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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. |
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| − | '''Austin Maxi (ADO14). 1969–80 (prod. 422,084 not incl. 1980). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1485, 1748 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Much-anticipated Austin from merged British Leyland with interesting hatchback concept: seats could fold down to form two beds, and exceptionally roomy. However, hampered by carryover doors from BMC 1800 ‘Landcrab’, making it look dated on launch, and not unlike a hatchback version of the older car. Underpowered with heavy steering originally; fixed somewhat with 1748 cm³ unit from 1971, including twin-carburettor versions.
| + | *[[Austin Maxi (1969–80)]] |
| | + | *[[Austin Maxi 2]] |
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| − | ''Manufacturing location:'' Cowley, England
| + | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] |
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| − | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Austin Cambridge (A60)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Austin Maxi 2]] | |
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| | *[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’] |
Revision as of 13:06, 18 March 2008
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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