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    Austin 1800 1970

    1970 Austin 1800 Reviews

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    Holden, HSV and Porsche classics lure cashed-up buyers unable to holiday overseas

    Holden, HSV and Porsche classics lure cashed-up buyers unable to holiday overseas

    30 Dec 2020 by Neil Dowling
    It's the most depressing year in modern history but it's become a boom time for classic cars as pent up, and locked down, enthusiasts push up prices of collectable Holdens, HSVs and blue-chip... Read more
    Make Way for the Freeway

    Make Way for the Freeway

    27 Jun 2013 by David Burrell
    That's the car, not the big road in Texas, and its plusher sibling, the Wolseley 24/80. And before you ask, 24/80 means 2.4 litres and 80 BHP (that's 59kw in today's currency).The six cylinder... Read more
    My 1956 Austin FX3

    My 1956 Austin FX3

    3 May 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe
    The odometer on this 1956 Austin FX3 reads "92434" miles (148,758km)'', most of which were done in service as a taxi in London until 1971 when it was decommissioned. Rolls-Royce engineer Rainer... Read more
    Austin Healey turns 60

    Austin Healey turns 60

    9 Mar 2012 by David Burrell
    The low-slung two seater was unashamedly aimed at the growing American market and for the next seventeen years the Healey came to epitomise what a high-end sports machine ought to be. Donald... Read more
    My Austin FX3

    My Austin FX3

    6 Feb 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe
    What stories it could tell. The odometer on this 1956 Austin FX3 reads "92434" miles (148,758km)", most of which were done in service as a taxi in London until 1971 when it was decommissioned. ... Read more
    All Historic Races

    All Historic Races

    26 Sep 2011 by Yvette Destefano
    But at the recent Spring Historic meeting a woman took the honours in the Aussie Special event. Newcastle’s Brenda Hunter claimed her win as she powered her 1958 Lasos Holden around the track.... Read more
    My Austin Healey 100S

    My Austin Healey 100S

    24 Jun 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe
    "It just caught my eye and had a nice, timeless shape," says Joe Jarick, 61.  In 1970, Jarick bought one of five Healey 100S race cars brought to Australia for $500 from a Mackay owner. It was in... Read more
    My Rolls-Royce collection

    My Rolls-Royce collection

    10 Nov 2009 by Mark Hinchliffe
    His shed and under his house are packed with various vintage cars, mainly Rolls-Royces, in various forms of restoration.  The retired architect, now 77, says he doesn't restore them to concourse... Read more
    Ford bids for fame

    Ford bids for fame

    20 Oct 2007 by CarsGuide team
    Millions of dollars worth of history's finest cars of all shapes and sizes will go for auction this weekend at the close of the Australian International Motor Show.All eyes will be on the 1971 Ford... Read more
    Brocky's 1929 Austin 7 is restored

    Brocky's 1929 Austin 7 is restored

    5 Jun 2007 by Ashlee Pleffer
    Racing legend Peter Brock drove many race cars in his long and successful career. And with his passing late last year, the value of his classics increased dramatically. So it's not surprising that... Read more

    Range and Specs

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    Mk II 1.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN No recent listings 1970 Austin 1800 1970 Mk II Pricing and Specs
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