Clarabridge never fails to please classic car enthusiasts. This year appears to have been a bumper year as far as the number of entrants was cocnerned. A second field could easily have been occupied as a swell of tractors and cars filled the customary areas. It was a good day […]
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Grace Hall Lurgan August 2023
With an abundance of weather warnings relating to heavy rain the day before. The possibility of the Lurgan show being cancelled felt uncertain. However, as things turned out the weather did not turn seriously wet until the early evening. The show was without doubt a success with so many classics […]
Austin Metro (1980-1991)
Austin Allegro (1973-1982)
1973-82 The Austin Allegro was offered in three body guises: two-door, four-door and estate. Engines ranged from 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.7. The total production of the Allegro was 642,350 units.
Austin Maxi (1969-1981)
Austin Maxi (1969-1981) Manufactured Total= 472,098 Having driven a 1500 version back in the eighties the one thing that remains a constant reminder of why I enjoyed driving this car was the smoothness of its engine. Added to that are its comfortable front seats and practicality. Not a racer but […]