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Austin Allegro 1973
Austin Allegro 1973
Austin Allegro 1974
Austin Allegro 1974
Austin Allegro 1975
Austin Allegro 1975
Austin Allegro 3 1981
Austin Allegro 3 1981
Austin Allegro estate 1977
Austin Allegro estate 1977
Austin Allegro estate 1979
Austin Allegro estate 1979

Austin Allegro 1973 Austin Allegro for sale

1973 Austin Allegro
  • 1973 Austin Allegro
    1973 Austin Allegro




  • 1973 Austin Allegro
    1973 Austin Allegro


Austin Allegro 1973

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro
Date of manufacture: 1973
Plate: VRF 144L
Colour: gold
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

1973 Austin Allegro. UK Allegro production began in 1973 - with the slogan "The new driving force from Austin" - and ran until 1982. This first-year example was registered in June of 1973 and was manufactured at Leyland's Longbridge plant in Birmingham. The Allegro was available with a range of engines from 1L to 1.7L - this one, a 4-door saloon, is equipped with the 1.3L (1275 cc) A-Series I4. In the seventies and early eighties, the Allegro didn't have the best of reputations, but as a ubiquitous feature of many a Briton's childhood, they certainly have a place in the country's collective consciousness.

Austin Allegro 1974 Austin Allegro for sale

1974 Austin Allegro
  • 1974 Austin Allegro
    1974 Austin Allegro




  • 1974 Austin Allegro
    1974 Austin Allegro


Austin Allegro 1974

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro
Date of manufacture: 1974
Plate: TMU 648M
Colour: orange
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

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?)

Austin Allegro 1975 Austin Allegro for sale

1975 Austin Allegro 2
  • 1975 Austin Allegro 2
    1975 Austin Allegro 2
  • The hexagonal front grille pattern is an identifying feature of the Allegro 2
    The hexagonal front grille pattern is an identifying feature of the Allegro 2
  • 1975 Allegro 2 (left) 1974 Allegro (right)
    1975 Allegro 2 (left) 1974 Allegro (right)
  • ...both fine-looking cars!
    ...both fine-looking cars!
  • The extra reverse lights (either side of the number plate) are an obvious mk2 feature
    The extra reverse lights (either side of the number plate) are an obvious mk2 feature
  • The reverse badging denotes this example as an Austin Allegro Special
    The reverse badging denotes this example as an Austin Allegro Special
  • 1975 Austin Allegro 2
    1975 Austin Allegro 2
  • The hexagonal front grille pattern is an identifying feature of the Allegro 2
    The hexagonal front grille pattern is an identifying feature of the Allegro 2
  • 1975 Allegro 2 (left) 1974 Allegro (right)
    1975 Allegro 2 (left) 1974 Allegro (right)

Austin Allegro 1975

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro 2
Date of manufacture: 1975
Plate: HPO 110N
Colour: red
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

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.


In late 1974 British Leyland had introduced an upmarket version of the Allegro, the Vanden Plas 1500 - effectively the same car (and with the same 1.5L engine as fitted to this Allegro) but with an even fancier front grille and leather seats.


Austin Allegro 3 1981 Austin Allegro for sale

1981 Austin Allegro 3
  • 1981 Austin Allegro 3
    1981 Austin Allegro 3
  • Series 3 Allegros were fitted with larger black bumpers
    Series 3 Allegros were fitted with larger black bumpers
  • Note also the new grille with British Leyland badge
    Note also the new grille with British Leyland badge
  • Side indicators are another Allegro 3 feature
    Side indicators are another Allegro 3 feature
  • Front grille view
    Front grille view
  • Rear badging: Austin Allegro 3 1.5HL
    Rear badging: Austin Allegro 3 1.5HL
  • 1981 Austin Allegro 3
    1981 Austin Allegro 3
  • Series 3 Allegros were fitted with larger black bumpers
    Series 3 Allegros were fitted with larger black bumpers
  • Note also the new grille with British Leyland badge
    Note also the new grille with British Leyland badge

Austin Allegro 3 1981

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro 3
Date of manufacture: 1981
Plate: CGN 878X
Colour: orange
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

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 1977 Austin Allegro for sale

1977 Austin Allegro estate
  • 1977 Austin Allegro estate
    1977 Austin Allegro estate

Austin Allegro estate 1977

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro Estate
Date of manufacture: 1977
Plate: WNM 915S
Colour: brown
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

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).

Austin Allegro estate 1979 Austin Allegro for sale

1979 Austin Allegro estate
  • 1979 Austin Allegro estate
    1979 Austin Allegro estate
  • This is the second series Allegro 2
    This is the second series Allegro 2

Austin Allegro estate 1979

Brand: Austin
Model: Allegro Estate
Date of manufacture: 1979
Plate: ATF 848T
Colour: yellow
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

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.

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