Austin Maxi 1750 HL/HLS
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1981, 59937 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Hatchback,5 doors,5 seats |
The Maxi HL (High Line) was essentially a higher performance version of the standard 1750, offering 91bhp from its twin SU carb engine. The later HLS model arrived in 1979 and topped the range, both the HL and HLS models featured better trim than the basic Maxi models.
The Maxi 1750HL and HLS were built from 1973 until 1981 when production of Maxi models finished to make way for the Maestro range. If only these cars had been built and developed with more care, they could have been far more successful
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748cc | S4 OHC | BMC E-Series | 76mm x 96mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Hydolastic suspension | Independent/Hydolastic suspension |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 mph | 15.8 s | 20.2 s | 84 bhp 5500 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Austin 7 Ulster Replica | Barons | 15 Jun 2010 | £1400.00 | - |
| 004 | Austin Princess 1300 (1973) | Poulain LeFur | 18 Nov 2002 | £1800.00 | - |
| 212 | Austin Mini Saloon (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 16 Sep 2001 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Austin Vanden Plas Princess (1974) | Barons | 29 Jun 1999 | Not sold | |
| 208 | Austin Mini Saloon (1973) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 15 Jun 1999 | £125.00 | - |
| 223 | Austin Mini 1000 (1975) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 12 Feb 1999 | £825.00 | - |
| 025 | Austin Mini Clubman (1973) | AMA | 16 Mar 1998 | - | £341.00 |
| 016 | Austin Vanden Plas Princess (1974) | Sandown | 25 Feb 1995 | Not sold | |
| 058 | Austin Maxi (1981) | Brooks | 10 Nov 1994 | £2300.00 | - |
| 067 | Austin Princess 1300 Vanden Plas (1973) | ADT | 9 Aug 1993 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Maxi Power |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2010 | |||
| Maxi Power - The deserving butt of many a classic car joke - or an often overlooked work of genius? Keith Moody assesses the case for and against the Austin Maxi. | ||||
| Article |
The Maxi - Austin Maxi |
20 |
|
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 26th November 2003 | |||
| The Maxi - The Austin Maxi was the first flowering of British Leyland - but don't let that put you off. The cars are cheap to buy, inexpensive to run and very practical, says Richard Gunn. | ||||
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