42 ( Leyland) Austin Maxi 2 1750 (1978)
Austin Maxi (1969-81) Engine 1750cc S4 Tr.
Registration CLG 436 S
AUSTIN SET
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The Maxi (code name ADO14) was the last car designed under the British Motor Corporation (BMC), and was the last production car designed by Alec Issigonis. All Maxis were produced at the Cowley plant in Oxford, although the E-Series engines were made at a brand new factory at Cofton Hackett in Longbridge.
Launched in Oporto, Portugal in 1969 in April 1969 amid a blaze of publicity. It followed the same five door hatchback layout as the Renault 16, tghe 1966 European Car of the Year. With an all new front wheel drive chassis and five speed manual transmission.
Power initially came from a 1485 cc, The Maxi featured a spacious interior, comfortable passenger accommodation, competitive prices and reasonable running costs.
The 1750cc was added to the range in October 1970, selling as the Maxi 1750, and in 1971 an alterator was fitted to all models, the 1750 now had a gold and yellow chequered grill badge. In 1972 the 1750HL was introduced featuring twin SU HS6 carburettors which gave a higher output of 91 bhp Other additional features for the HL were 165 x 13 radial ply tyres, black grille with chrome upper and lower strips, with red "HL" motif fitted, red chequered front badge, front bumper under-riders, chrome exhaust trim, black rimmed hub caps, body coloured mouldings along the sides and rear,
From 1976 all LHD export models were designated "Maxi HL" with specification similar to UK 1750 HL without twin carburettor or three-spoke alloy steering wheel.
In 1977 the Austin name was officially dropped by BL under recommendation by the Ryder Report. Model now officially designated Leyland (Austin / Morris Division) Maxi. The only subtle difference to the owner was the rear tailgate
From 1978 all models were fitted with Hydrogas suspension instead of previous hydrolastic system
Shot at Tatton Park, Manchester, Classic Car Show 18:08:2012 REF 88-42.
42 ( Leyland) Austin Maxi 2 1750 (1978)
Austin Maxi (1969-81) Engine 1750cc S4 Tr.
Registration CLG 436 S
AUSTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208...
The Maxi (code name ADO14) was the last car designed under the British Motor Corporation (BMC), and was the last production car designed by Alec Issigonis. All Maxis were produced at the Cowley plant in Oxford, although the E-Series engines were made at a brand new factory at Cofton Hackett in Longbridge.
Launched in Oporto, Portugal in 1969 in April 1969 amid a blaze of publicity. It followed the same five door hatchback layout as the Renault 16, tghe 1966 European Car of the Year. With an all new front wheel drive chassis and five speed manual transmission.
Power initially came from a 1485 cc, The Maxi featured a spacious interior, comfortable passenger accommodation, competitive prices and reasonable running costs.
The 1750cc was added to the range in October 1970, selling as the Maxi 1750, and in 1971 an alterator was fitted to all models, the 1750 now had a gold and yellow chequered grill badge. In 1972 the 1750HL was introduced featuring twin SU HS6 carburettors which gave a higher output of 91 bhp Other additional features for the HL were 165 x 13 radial ply tyres, black grille with chrome upper and lower strips, with red "HL" motif fitted, red chequered front badge, front bumper under-riders, chrome exhaust trim, black rimmed hub caps, body coloured mouldings along the sides and rear,
From 1976 all LHD export models were designated "Maxi HL" with specification similar to UK 1750 HL without twin carburettor or three-spoke alloy steering wheel.
In 1977 the Austin name was officially dropped by BL under recommendation by the Ryder Report. Model now officially designated Leyland (Austin / Morris Division) Maxi. The only subtle difference to the owner was the rear tailgate
From 1978 all models were fitted with Hydrogas suspension instead of previous hydrolastic system
Shot at Tatton Park, Manchester, Classic Car Show 18:08:2012 REF 88-42.