The Vanden Plas 1800 was one of many prototypes based on BMC/Leyland products which was worked upon by the famous coachbuilder. This one used the Austin X6 as its donor […]
The Leyland P82 would have supplemented the P76 and Force 7, and would have provided an up-to-date replacement for the Leyland Marina. Industry expert Jack Yan fills in the blanks […]
Here’s a a lesser-known Rover Vitesse. The Australian market-only416i Vitesse was launched in 1986 as a stylish replacement for the Quintet. Good looking, too. Should they have sold it in […]
A question that is often asked by Marina enthusiasts is why-oh-why did the Australian version of the car use the Maxi E-Series engine, instead of the B-Series, as used in […]
Once it became clear the Moke was never going to cut in in serious military use, its future seemed to be tied into sunnier climes…
Park Paget updates his original story of its Australian afterlife – this is the most detailed description you’ll find about these cars, anywhere… […]
The P76 saloon look set for a successful run in Australia, and during its development programme, an estate version, pickup and this – the Force 7V coupe – were developed. […]
This excellent article comes from the Australian publication, Australian Motor Sports and Automobiles, December 1970. NEW AUSTIN AUSSIE SIX With very Australian names, how can the new BLMC six-cylinder car […]
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 […]
BY Clifford Webb British Leyland’s loss making subsidiary has asked the Australian Government for financial assistance to protect the jobs of its 5,000-strong labour force. It is the largest private […]
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