1966 Austin 1800 Mk I Saloon
BMC introduced two new cars in 1963, following the configuration of the Mini with front wheel drive and east/west engine. The smaller car was the ADO16 1100/1300 and the larger car was the ADO17 1800/2200.
The 1964-68 Mk I was available as the Austin 1800, Morris 1800 and upmarket Wolseley 18-85.
The 1968-72 Mk II got a revised grille losing the horizontal centre bar and also the horizontal tail lights replaced by vertical ones.
The 1972-75 Mk III; another new grille, 6 cylinder versions available; the Austin or Morris 2200 and the Wolseley Six.
Austin and Morris 1800s were assembled in New Zealand from CKD kits.
BMC Australia also built the Austin 1800 from 1965-70. Unique to Australia; a coupe utility, introduced in 1968.
In 1970, the 1800 was developed into the Australian Austin X6 range, a slightly larger six cyl car, the Austin Tasman and upmarket Austin Kimberley
1966 Austin 1800 Mk I Saloon
BMC introduced two new cars in 1963, following the configuration of the Mini with front wheel drive and east/west engine. The smaller car was the ADO16 1100/1300 and the larger car was the ADO17 1800/2200.
The 1964-68 Mk I was available as the Austin 1800, Morris 1800 and upmarket Wolseley 18-85.
The 1968-72 Mk II got a revised grille losing the horizontal centre bar and also the horizontal tail lights replaced by vertical ones.
The 1972-75 Mk III; another new grille, 6 cylinder versions available; the Austin or Morris 2200 and the Wolseley Six.
Austin and Morris 1800s were assembled in New Zealand from CKD kits.
BMC Australia also built the Austin 1800 from 1965-70. Unique to Australia; a coupe utility, introduced in 1968.
In 1970, the 1800 was developed into the Australian Austin X6 range, a slightly larger six cyl car, the Austin Tasman and upmarket Austin Kimberley