The following photosets are tagged ADO67 - click on the thumbnails for more images and descriptions of each vehicle
1974 Austin Allegro. The original design for this car was by Harris Mann, but it was for a far sleeker, more aerodynamic vehicle. The final production model was a lot more rounded, and some might even say ugly. But its somewhat rounded body styling (and choice of finishes) screams 1970s. The Austin Allegro certainly had plenty of character! This four-door saloon is fitted with a 1.3 L A-Series I4 (1275 cc) engine and was registered in May 1974. Looks fab in orange! (Is it BL's Bronze Yellow?)
The Austin Allegro was manufactured at Longbridge, Birmingham between 1973 and 1982, with significant revisions in late 1975 and late 1979. available as a 2-door saloon, a 3-door estate, and as seen here a 4-door saloon. This one is in BL's Blaze red(?) with a black vinyl roof. A fine-looking combination! Registered in June 1975, this is one of the first 'series 2 ' Allegros. It is equipped with the larger 1.5L (1485cc) E-Series I4 engine, and certainly makes a statement. Pictured alongside a 1974 Austin 'series 1' Allegro - note the differing front grilles.
This is 'Lola'. "The new driving force from Austin", or the Austin Allegro, was built from 1973 until early 1982, with revisions in late 1975 and late 1979. 642,350 vehicles were completed over the period. This example is a 1981 Austin Allegro 3, registered in September 1981. The Allegro was available with a 1.0L, 1.1L, 1.3L, 1.5L or 1.7L engine. This one has a 1.5L E-Series I4 engine (1485 cc) and is in Leyland's Vermillion (its orange whatever you call it!). But it's a nice-looking car!
Austin Allegro estate. The 3-door estate version of the Austin Allegro was launched in April 1975 - but this example is a second-series Allegro 2 built in 1977 and registered in January 1978. 1275cc (1.3L A-Series I4 engine).
This is a nice example of a second series Austin Allegro estate from 1979. 'Yellow Devil' finish. 1275 cc, registered June 1979. The second series Allegro has a new 'hexagonal cell' front grille.
1981 Vanden Plas 1.5 (1485 cc registered August 1981). When the series 3 Austin Allegro launched in late 1979, the Vanden Plas equivalent changed from the 1500 to the 1.5. There were a few subtle upgrades, including larger bumpers and side indicators.
1974 Vanden Plas 1500 (1485cc). The Vanden Plas was launched in September 1974, as an upmarket version of the Austin Allegro. This one was registered in November 1974, so one of the first. The Vanden Plas had a number of cosmetic enhancements - including a statelier front grille and leather seats, but there is no mistaking the distinctive body style!
1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Damsk Red. This is a second series 1500, equivalent to the Austin Allegro 2, but with an upgraded interior, larger front grille with bonnet to match. Fitted with a 1.5L (1485 cc) E-Series I4 engine. Registered August 1976.
1978 Vanden Plas 1500 (1485 cc). Registered October 1978.
