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Austin Allegro

£1,541 circa 1976
Quartic steering wheels, an unpopular gimmick on Allegros have been replaced by circular ones on all models. The range of choice is unusually wide from the 1098 cc engine with push rod-operated valves up to the overhead camshaft 1748 cc unit with five-speed gearbox in a compact car with two or four doors. The suspension uses gas springs with water and anti freeze for damping and the front/rear interconnection.

Austin Allegro Saloons
Allegros come in engine sizes, to suit almost everyone, the lower end of the range having the choice of ll00 and 1300 pushrod ohv motors (with four speed manual gearboxes), or 1500 overhead camshaft engine with five-speed gearbox. Two or four-door bodies are available and there is an automatic transmission option on the two larger engines. Trim has been improve on 1976 models, there are dipping rear mirrors and lockable glove boxes on all but the 1100. Detail improvements over the last few months,include the moving back of the rear seat to provide more room.

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