BMC Overseas : Austin X6/Kimberley
July 28, 2011
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Keith Adams · 
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These Antipodean specials were based on the ADO17 (note the doors), but were treated to unique front and rear styling.
It could be said that the Kimberley and Tasman look rather like the four-door Maxi that was never put into production, but any attempt to dress-up the design failed, in truth. The car was phased out in 1974 to make way for the Leyland P76.
Austin Tasman - identifiable by its single headlamp treatment, front bench seat and "poverty" spec
Austin Kimberley
Austin Kimberley
Austin Kimberley
The Morris versions of Kimberley and Tasman, as sold in New Zealand.
Brief specifications
| Engine capacity: | 2227cc 6-cylinders in-line, transversely mounted OHC |
|---|---|
| Transmission: | Four speed transmission, front-wheel-drive |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Maximum power: | 103 PS (DIN) at 5500rpm |
| Weight: | 1170kg |
| Maximum speed: | 99mph (161km/h) |
| Launch date: | December 1970 |
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Seems you are missing here the Leyland Australia Morris 1500, another unique adaption of a UK model. Updated 1100 with slightly more curvacious styling larger rear lights and a bonnet bulge to accomodate the 1500 E series with 5 speed box. It had two things going for it over the 1100 – that 5th gear and an oh so amazing long distance lope. The engine barely ticked over in 5th at 120kmh. Bad point…umm…that dashboard! A retrograde step with the hideous strip speedo and all the optional extras of an empty cardboard box. Loved it though…
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