Austin : Maxi

Model Introduction

Designed under Alec Issigonis and launched in 1969, the Maxi brought new thinking to family motoring. With five doors, five gears, and a roomy interior, it offered real usability years before hatchbacks became the norm.

Magazine Articles

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    Back to the drawing board?

    It looks as though the long-awaited BLMC 1500 is one for the anti-motorist: but will it sell?

    CAR · May 1969
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    Q-Car

    Now it's faster in fifth! Janspeed transforms the Maxi

    CAR · September 1969
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    Nine of the nicest?

    Special Tuning Maxi

    CAR · January 1970
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    Q-Car

    Downton Maxi

    CAR · February 1970
  • CAR cover

    Driving the 71s

    Maxi 1750

    CAR · November 1970
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    Giant Test

    Austin Maxi 1750 v Renault 16

    CAR · January 1971
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    Giant Test

    VW Passat LS v Renault R20TL v Austin Maxi HL

    CAR · November 1976
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    Never Minimise The Maxi

    Joe Lowry laments the passing of the last of BL's Issigonis designs

    Motor · August 1st 1981

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