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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/Maxi (ADO14). 1969–80 (prod. 422,084 not incl. 1980). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1485, 1748 cm³ (I4 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 badge disappeared from late 1976, with British Leyland roundel the only sign of a marque. Confusing from this point just what the marque was: BL, Leyland, or marque-less? Nevertheless, colloquially it was often referred to as the ''Austin Maxi'' in its home market. |
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| ''Manufacturing location:'' Cowley, England | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Cowley, England |
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− | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Austin Cambridge (A60)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Austin Maxi 2]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] | ''Model:'' [[Austin Maxi]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Austin A60 Cambridge]] | ''Successor:'' [[Maxi 2]] |
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| ==Off-site link== | | ==Off-site link== |
− | *[http://austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?ado14storyf.htm ''Austin Rover Online'': ‘Five-star car misses the boat’] | + | *[http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/austin/maxi/the-cars-austin-maxi-development-history/ ''AROnline'': ‘Five-star car misses the boat’] |
Latest revision as of 11:26, 10 November 2019
Austin Maxi/Maxi (ADO14). 1969–80 (prod. 422,084 not incl. 1980). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1485, 1748 cm³ (I4 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 badge disappeared from late 1976, with British Leyland roundel the only sign of a marque. Confusing from this point just what the marque was: BL, Leyland, or marque-less? Nevertheless, colloquially it was often referred to as the Austin Maxi in its home market.
Manufacturing location: Cowley, England
Marque: Austin | Model: Austin Maxi | Predecessor: Austin A60 Cambridge | Successor: Maxi 2
Off-site link