Austin Allegro 1500/1750
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1983, 642350 produced. (All Allegros) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Estate,2 doors Saloon,2 doors Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Launched alongside the smaller engined models in 1973 the Allegro 1500 and 1750 models topped the range and offered good levels of performance. Available as two door or four door saloons or as a two door Estate both types shared the same styling features of the smaller engined models in the range.
Various trim levels were available throughout the models life including the rather garish "Sport Specials" which featured some unusual body colours/styling stripes!. The 1750 Allegro's had twin carbs and could easily reach 100mph, although fuel consumption was somewhat high.
The Allegro range slipped quietly away unnoticed in 1983 when it was replaced by the Austin Maestro range.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1485cc | S4 OHC | BMC E-Series | 76mm x 81mm | 9 |
| 1748cc | S4 OHC | BMC E-Series | 76mm x 96mm | 8.75 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 mph | 13.9 s | 24 mpg | 1500S Estate | ||
| 97 mph | 13.2 s | 25 mpg | 1750HL |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Austin Allegro 1500 Vanden Plas | Charterhouse | 14 Feb 2010 | Not sold | |
| 284 | Austin ALLEGRO 1500 VANDEN PLAS | Charterhouse | 8 Nov 2009 | Not sold | |
| 051 | Austin Allegro Vanden Plas (1975) | Barons | 18 Dec 2001 | £250.00 | - |
| 005 | Austin Allegro 1500 (1981) | H&H Sales Limited | 6 Dec 2000 | £325.00 | - |
| 201 | Austin Allegro HL (1981) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Aug 1997 | £185.00 | - |
| 009 | Austin Allegro Vanden Plas (1975) | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Jul 1997 | Not sold | |
| 003 | Austin Allegro Vanden Plas (1975) | ADT | 10 Apr 1995 | £2250.00 | - |
| 034 | Austin Allegro Princess (1975) | ADT | 9 Aug 1993 | £2575.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
A really useful engine |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2001 | |||
| A really useful engine - BMC's A-series engine was built for almost 50 years. Wil Holman tries nine cars powered by it. Austin A30, Morris Minor,Mini, Austin A40, Vanden Plas Princess 1300, Rochdale Olympic, Morris Marina, Austin Allegro, MG Midget. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Austin Allegro |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 1997 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Austin Allegro - The Allegro was once one of the most reviled cars on the road. Having spurned the snubs and sniggers it's now become a fun Seventies icon. Craig Cheetham tells what to look for when buying one. | ||||
| Article |
This is one Allegro worth the Aggro |
92 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2008 | |||
| This is one Allegro worth the Aggro- It's only fitting that the Vicar of Longbridge should be the saviour of this rare 1750SS... | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Austin Allegro |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 June 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - Austin Allegro - Christened the All-Agro during its heyday in the Seventies, British Leyland’s most notorious offering won’t just make you laugh for all the wrong reasons. RICHARD GUNN explains more. | ||||
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