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Austin Allegro
The Austin Allegro is a small family car made by Austin (British Leyland) in the United Kingdom from 1973 to 1982. Its weirdest quirk: Early cars had the 'Quartic' steering wheel: a rectangle with rounded sides, meant to free up leg room. Nobody liked it, and it was gone by 1974.
British Leyland's 1970s family car, with Hydragas suspension and a reputation it has never shaken off. 642,350 were built.
Weird features:Steering & ignition
Quick facts
- Maker: Austin (British Leyland)
- Years: 1973–1982
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Body type: Small family car
- Weirdest quirk: Early cars had the 'Quartic' steering wheel: a rectangle with rounded sides, meant to free up leg room. Nobody liked it, and it was gone by 1974.
- Sold prices logged: 0
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