Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide (Paperback)

The stylist of the Austin Allegro, Harris Mann, said of the car that 'It took a lot of stick, but it wasn't that bad a car ... The trouble was that every one off the line was different in some way, thanks to quality control.' As a result, few have bothered to explore the little Austin's background; what it was designed to achieve, how it became the way it was, and what happened to make it so infamous. Austin Allegro - An Enthusiast's Guide redresses the balance, telling the Allegro's tale of grand designs, high hopes, management compromises, failed dreams, industrial unrest, national ridicule and finally, redemption. From the quietly competent series 2 models through to the sportily-styled and now very rare Equipe, the book re-evaluates the place of the Allegro in the classic car world and concludes that it is both a simple, economical classic choice, and an important part of British motoring history. Now experiencing something of a comeback as a cheap and cheerful classic, the book provides ownership advice and buying information for all models.

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	Ben Wanklyn
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-84797-676-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Road & motor vehicles: general interest > Motor cars: general interest Promotions
LSN:	1-84797-676-X
Barcode:	9781847976765

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