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1981 Austin Allegro 1.5L

United Kingdom • 24 Jul 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Austin Allegro 1.5L is a well-preserved example from long-term ownership. Finished in Russet Brown, it presents as very original, complete with trims and plates.

Condition

7

The car is described as a very original example offered from long-term ownership of 30 years, complete with its wheel trims and period-style number plates. It displays just 46,788 miles and shows 4 former keepers on HPI. Being an ‘L’ spec car, you didn’t get the headrests in 1981.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

AMHLF79D137888

Odometer:

46,788 miles

Reg Number:

VYB 6W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The front-wheel drive Allegro was British Leyland's replacement for the Issigonis-designed 1100 and 1300 and featured an evolution of the suspension developed for that car.

Available as a two- or four-door Saloon and three-door Estate, it was powered by a range of the company's A- and E-Series engines ranging from 1100cc to 1750cc.

A Mk2 version was readied in time for the 1975 London Motorshow, which brought a welcome selection of improvements and upgrades.

The so-called S3 1500 was in production from 1979 to 1982.

Available in four-door form only, it was powered by a 1485cc engine of 68bhp mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatic transmission.

Finished in BL’s iconic Russet Brown, what else? This Allegro, displays just 46,788 miles and shows 4 former keepers on HPI.

A later series of Allegro – the ‘Allegro 3’, as with the trend of the day, now devoid of chrome and featuring a plethora of the ‘more modern’ Black plastic trim.

Offered from long-term ow...