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FSO 125p

FSO 125p. 1983–91 (prod. 1,445,689, incl. Polski-Fiat 125p). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 1295, 1481, 1598 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1588 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Renamed Polski-Fiat 125p, after the rights to the Fiat name expired. Essentially the same formula: Fiat 125 (1967–81) hull mated to Fiat 1300 and 1500 mechanicals. Only major development was the addition of a Volkswagen Golf II diesel unit in 1986, and a handful made with the Polonez’s 1·6-litre engine in 1987. Continued with virtually no changes to the end of the run.

Manufacturing location: Warszawa, Poland

Marque: FSO | Predecessor: Polski-Fiat 125p | Successor: FSO Polonez Atu

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FSO Polski-Fiat 125p and Polonez history

MG MGB GT Mk III

MG MGB GT (ADO23). 1972–4 (prod. 125,621 all GT Mks I to IV). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1798 cm³ (I4 OHV). New fascia and heater; rubber overriders on bumpers from early 1974 to meet US safety regulations. Last of the chrome bumper Bs.

Manufacturing location: Abingdon, England

Marque: MG | Model: MG MGB | Predecessor: MG MGB GT Mk II | Successor: MG MGB GT Mk IV

q.v. MG MGB Mk III

Austin Kimberley

Austin Kimberley (X6). 1970–3 (prod. 12,194 sold incl. Tasman). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2227 cm³ (I6 OHC). Upscale version of Tasman, with quad headlamps. Mechanically identical to Tasman, and comments there apply. Mk II with equipment upgrades from 1973, as with Tasman. Replaced by P76.

Manufacturing location: Zetland, New South Wales, Australia

Marque: Austin | Predecessor: Austin 1800 Mk II | Successor: Leyland P76

q.v. Austin Tasman

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