From the roomy front-wheel-drive Landcrab to the Maxi, Metro, Maestro and Montego, Austin’s post-war catalogue contains some of Britain’s most distinctive family cars. This collection brings together our UK history, specifications, ownership advice and buying guides for the Austin models that deserve another look.
The Mini is shared with Morris, while the Princess and Ambassador have their own model-family collection.
Austin 1800 & 2200 Landcrab
Alec Issigonis’s spacious ADO17, with hydrolastic suspension and remarkable interior room.
Austin Allegro
The controversial family car whose unusual engineering and character now make it a genuine classic.
Austin Maestro
British Leyland’s practical front-drive hatchback, from economical family versions to sporting derivatives.
Austin Maxi
A clever five-door hatchback with a five-speed gearbox and a remarkably flexible cabin.
Austin Metro
The compact British hatchback created to carry the Mini idea into the 1980s.
Austin & Morris Mini
The revolutionary small car sold under both Austin and Morris badges.
Austin Montego
The roomy saloon and estate that became one of the last cars to wear the Austin badge.
