Austin : Allegro

The Allegro aimed to move British motoring forward with new suspension technology and front-drive packaging. While the looks split opinion, it delivered solid everyday usability and proved popular across the UK.

Magazine Articles

  • CCC cover

    Drive In

    Allegro, the new driving force from Austin - you'll no doubt be sick and fed up with the ads by now. But, if you were one of the ones who reckoned the introduction of the Morris Marina was just one big yawn and asked what had happened to the advanced thinking that produced the Mini way back in '59 you'd better take a close look at ADO67.

    CCC · June 1973
  • CAR cover

    Giant Test

    Fiat 131 Estate v Citroen GS Club Estate v Austin Allegro 1500S Estate

    CAR · April 1976
  • CAR cover

    Giant Test

    Escort Ghia v Allegro Vanden Plas 1500

    CAR · October 1976
  • What Car? cover

    News

    The flashiest Allegro yet - the Equipe - has started production as a limited edition. The car, based on the 1750, has stripes, spoilers, alloy wheels... And a price tag of £4360.

    What Car? · September 1979

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