The wedge-shaped British Leyland executive car began life in March 1975 as the Austin, Morris and Wolseley 18–22 Series. By September it had become simply the Princess, creating a model name rather than another badge-engineered marque. The Ambassador followed in 1982 as its hatchback development.
These two UK-focused guides cover the history, specifications, surviving cars and the faults to check before buying.
18–22 Series & Princess
From its brief three-marque launch to the unified Princess range, including six-cylinder 2200 models.
Austin Ambassador
The short-lived five-door successor that added a hatchback, revised styling and a more practical cabin.
