Despite the new platform, the Maxi's styling suffered from the decision to save tooling costs by re-using door panels from the Austin 1800 "Landcrab", which gave the Maxi an unusually long wheelbase in relation to its length, coupled with the fact that the carried-over doors made the Maxi resemble a scaled down version
What is an Austin car?
Austin's cars, like Wolseley's, were luxury vehicles. In February 1914 Austin-manufactured bodies in tourer, limousine, landaulette and coupé styles could be provided with engines of 15, 20, 30 and 60 hp. Ambulances and commercial vehicles were also provided.
What was the first Austin car?
Austin bought a disused printing works and founded the Austin Motor Company in 1905. The first car to be produced was a four-cylinder model. The design featured a vertical engine that was similar to the English-built Clement-Gladiators assembled in the same factory.
Is Austin Princess a Rolls Royce?
Vanden Plas Princess R (1964-1968)
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Engine
Dimensions
When did Austin cars come out?
Industry Automotive
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Founded 1905, merged as lead partner with Morris 1952
Headquarters Longbridge, Birmingham, England, UK
Key people Herbert Austin, founder
Products Automobiles
Was the first BMW an Austin 7?
Austin 7
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Body and chassis
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What type of car was the Austin?
Model Name Type of body To
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A55 Cambridge Mk II 4-door saloon, Countryman 1961
A99 Westminster 4-door saloon 1961
Austin Gipsy 4wd 2-door 1967
A60 Cambridge (Australia) 4-door saloon, 5-door "Countryman" wagon (A product of BMC Australia - re-engined A55 Cambridge Mk II) 1962