BMC 1800/2200 gallery
BMC 1800/2200 gallery |
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The Austin 1800 was launched in October 1964, with Morris and Wolseley versions following it into production. Its ungainly stance soon earned it the affectionate nickname 'Landcrab'.
Drawings & prototypes
The 1800 had a long and tortuous gestation, having its origins in a 1500cc mid-sized car designed by Alec Issigonis in 1956. |
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Austin and Morris versions
Brochure shots of the Austin and Morris Landcrabs, plus the rarely-seen Crayford 1800 Estate conversion. |
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Wolseley versions
Brochure shots of the upmarket Wolseley 18/85 and Wolseley Six. |
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| Picture kindly supplied by Chris Collin |
Vanden Plas 1800
BMC had a couple of goes at producing a Vanden Plas version of the 1800 before abandoning the project. |
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Commercial derivatives
While BMC merely considered replacing its Austin A55 van with an 1800-based panel-van, the Australians went all the way when it came to replacing their A55 "ute"... |
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Copyright © 2002 Keith Adams
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