8th February 2022
RIGHT CAR, WRONG TIME: BEST ILL-FATED CLASSICS
Sales success, or otherwise, relies on getting the right car to market at the right time. These models didn't quite manage it but some have redeemed themselves since
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29th June 2021
BEST LARGE BMC SALOONS
The British Motor Corporation found itself with an array of large cars in 1952 – and by the start of the British Leyland era in 1968, the last big Austin was entering production. Here are…
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2nd July 2020
MARKET TRENDS: SALES REP SALOONS OF THE ’80S
Sales rep saloons of the 1980s were once disposable tools - are they now collector’s items? We take a look at the changing prices of three examples.
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3rd March 2020
LONGBRIDGE LEGENDS
A brand-new town has risen phoenix-like from the demolished assembly halls and ad hoc buildings that once made up the sprawling Longbridge production complex where this selection of classic Brummie-built favourites was created.
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6th September 2019
100-YEAR-OLD AUSTIN VANDALISED
Police officers in Scotland are appealing for information following the vandalism of classic vehicles in Keith on Thursday August 22, causing damage estimated at over £10,000.
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25th July 2019
TOP GEAR EXHIBITION EXTENDED
Visitors to the World of Top Gear display at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum are now able to experience a closer look at the vehicles the team customised in Series 27 of the popular TV show.
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6th November 2018
CLASSIC CAR LOAN PROJECT ADDS AUSTIN 7 RUBY
The Classic Car Loan Project has added another classic to its growing number of cars; this time it's an Austin 7 Ruby that joins the eight others on offer for 2019.
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1st November 2017
ROAD TEST – AUSTIN 10/4 CAMBRIDGE
Classics World’s Paul Wager test drives and reviews the Austin 10/4 Cambridge...
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20th September 2017
AUSTIN 3-LITRE OC 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Austin 3 Litre Owners’ club held its 50th anniversary celebration of the model’s launch at the British Motor Museum’s BMC/BL Day. ..
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19th June 2017
RETRO ADS – AUSTIN MAXI
Published in September 1972, this 12-page brochure was designed to promote the latest Austin Maxi line-up, a three-car range that comprised the 1500, 1750 and 1750HL.
