Austin : 1800

Nicknamed the Landcrab, the BMC ADO17 was unconventional but cleverly engineered. It offered a vast interior, strong road-holding, and a driving experience that belied its upright looks.

Magazine Articles

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    Giant Test: Not quite Beauty v the Beast, but...

    Hillman Hunter v Morris 1800 de luxe

    CAR · March 1967
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    1800+ : No extra moving parts - except for the car, that is

    Downton Austin 1800

    CAR · March 1967
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    The Wolseley 18/85: A letter to Alec Issigonis

    Dear Alec...

    CAR · March 1967
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    Giant Test

    Austin 1800S v Renault 16TS

    CAR · January 1969
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    The most super Land Crab of all

    Special Tuning 1800 not only looks loud, but very definitely is

    CAR · June 1969
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    Q-Car

    Taurus 1800

    CAR · September 1969
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    Giant Test

    Consul 2000: v Cortina 2000GXL v Morris 2200 v Victor 2300SL

    CAR · July 1972

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