£2,053 circa 1976
Spacious and versatile, the Maxi comes in three versions; 1500, 1750 and 1750 HL which has a high compression twin carburetter engine with special camshaft. The transverse o.h.c. engine leaves maximum space for passengers and luggage. A lift-up rear door and folding rear seats make it easy to carry bulky loads. The HL Highline also has brushed nylon upholstery, larger tyres, body stripes and sports wheel trim.
The original type Maxi , introduced in 1969, and still one of the most useful cars on the road. It’s 1.5 litre overhead cam shaft engine is in unit with a five speed gearbox, the 5th speed of which provides fussless, economical motorway cruising.
The 5 door body has a lift up tailgate and folding rear seats which provide a big luggage area. With rear seats erect there is still a large boot , and if the rear seat is folded backwards and the front seats reclined forward, the Maxi interior makes up into a double bedroom. Suspension is all-independent Hydrolastic.
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