The Austin Allegro | Cars From Another Decade #2

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The Austin Allegro | Cars From Another Decade #2
In this video, the second in the series "Cars from another decade" we look at the Austin Allegro launched in the UK in 1973. The Allegro has been a target of criticism almost from launch with its "square" steering wheel (which isn't square) and rear glass that would pop out when the car was raised on jacks. We discuss the Allegro; the successor to the much loved Austin 1100 & 1300 and separate the myths from the facts.
Our sincere thanks to Rick for his time and to Agatha who added many miles to her clock during filming.
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Austin Allegro Equipe & Harris Mann sketch: Credit: AROnline
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@LivetoDriveUK 26 дней назад

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@michaelhalsall5684 2 года назад

The Allegro was a much maligned car in the past but now has a growing cult following. I love the colour, it's very true to to its era. Great to see this Allegro saved and cherished! Regards from Australia.

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

Yes a car that I used to see in my teens but never travelled in. I enjoyed my first drive along in the Austin Allegro. Thanks for watching and your comments….. all the way from Australia.

@frances9276 3 года назад

Love this car allegrooooo❤🥰 so funny

@tz6414 3 года назад

That car looked lovely, definitely worth saving.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Yes it is and great that another has been saved. Thanks for watching.

@OrnumCR Год назад

I’m contemporary to yourselves, around the same age and for many years I played with lots of British tin, so being in the Antipodes, people like us were considered a bit quirky. I’ve had Austins, played with MG’s, Healeys, Wolseleys, Rileys and the like, owned a few Jaguars and Daimlers. Now, after owning a Mercedes-Benz 190E, I discovered that little car grabbed my heart and ran away with it. I sold it, as I did my Jaguars. My Daimler left late 2020. I was without a toy. I realised something was missing, and now, awaiting a spanner being turned on it, is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz C124 300CE. The Allegro though, has always fascinated me. If I had my way, I’d fly to the UK and hunt down a nice VDP version, as I always liked those with their very unusual nose…plus, my Daimler was a Double-Six Vanden Plas from the same era. Enjoyed your vlog. That little car is sweet, well done. Liked and subscribed…

@LivetoDriveUK Год назад

I too am thought quirky which is fine as I don’t tend to follow others if I don’t want to. You have owned some wonderful motors and the classic Mercedes interesting. The Allegro is still disliked by many but others, including myself, like them. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@salipander6570 3 года назад

Apart from the pleasant conversation, what I like most about this video, is that we do hear the engine and transmission sound in full swing instead of shitty music :-)

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Thank you. I have fond memories of the A Series engine so a no brainer to record it. Takes me right back to the 70s. Thanks for watching and your comments.

@MrKenny777 3 года назад

The Allegro was surprisingly spacious. The 1500 Vanden Plas version added a luxury interior. I have fond memories of the Allegro. Thanks for the great video.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

The appeal for many is the ability to relive a little of their years gone by. For me this was one of those moments. Really pleased you liked the video. Thanks for your comments.

@remcolodeweges2132 3 года назад

So wonderful to see this....my youth....

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Yes it was good to be back in the 70s.

@Stephan74 3 года назад

My first car and I loved it.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Did it take you back? Thanks for watching.

@iana6713 3 года назад

Well, that takes me back to being about five or six years old. My dad acquired an Allegro in the same colour, with the same brown vinyl and velour interior. If my fuzzy childhood memory is correct it was 'S' reg as well, but not in nearly as nice a condition so I'd think it was hovering around the banger category. Great to see one of these again and I don't think they deserved the flak they got!

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Glad you like the video. I love the car. Agree they don’t deserve some of the negative views. Thanks for watching and your comments.

@tonynorman6814 2 года назад

I had a 1750SS...OAP 503M what a car

@mattw8332 3 года назад

Oh yes, that engine noise brings back memories. Cool Allegro!

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Don’t it just 😊 thanks for watching 👍

@paulsutton5896 3 года назад

Lovely motor.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Yes I enjoyed filming Agatha. Thanks for watching.

@paulbowers7343 3 года назад

"Mustard yeller" in color? Neat little ride! You guys are having toooo much fun!

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

It was. Many did not like the Allegro over here and it sold less than the previous model the Austin 1100, 1300 but I loved the day filming.

@willswheels283 3 года назад

@@LivetoDriveUK “ Mustard Yeller” is called “Harvest Gold” according to the books. I had a ADO16 Wolseley 1300 in that Mustard colour, not the nicest colour but unique to BL cars.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

@@willswheels283 there are many colours in the history of British Leyland that I would be pleased to see used again. I recall many a story of workers living rooms being painted in them.

@willswheels283 3 года назад

First time watching your channel Paul, great vid, I’m a follower of Ricks channel and a big fan of the Allegro. I’d definitely agree with old vehicles that seem to protest that your trying to save them and prolong their life , I have a 1979 Suzuki 50 and it seems everything I’ve done on it has been a fight, but it’s getting better.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

It usually is a test of patience and funds but worth it in the end. Thanks for watching and your comments.

@Paul_Davies77 Год назад

Really enjoyed this video. Remember going to Longleat safari park with my parents when I was young in their Allegro (no idea on what year it was) and the canvas roof covering getting destroyed by the monkeys.

@LivetoDriveUK Год назад

I had never travelled in one so it was a treat for me. Thanks for watching and your support.

@Jaxs2 3 года назад

Great video yet again you two you have covered most of everything so just well done throughly enjoyed both 👍🙂 Take care Paul

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Thanks Carl. It was a good day and it was nice to finally be in an Allegro. Transported back to my childhood.

@AgathaAndAnything 3 года назад

Absolutely loved it thanks Paul for a great day out, lovely to see Agatha from someone else’s view, really great filming with a proper camera I definitely need to invest. See you soon buddy.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

No worries. Enjoyed filming and naturally travelling along in Agatha. See you soon.

@philippreen2807 3 года назад

I think they were banned from the mersey tunnel for a few months after launch as they were built without towing bracket. These were welded to the front chassis rail beside the tie bar bracket after a couple of months of production. I've owned an Allegro since 1994 and remember being told this by someone at Gaydon.

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Many different stories about this car which for me adds to the fascination. Thanks for watching and your comments.

@Voiceman6 2 года назад

I like the story about the towing eye and the Mersey tunnel, I also had a Poo Brown Allegro 1500 nippy little car I thought the shape was not to far off the Alfa Sud, well at least I tried to convince myself of this 😄

@Bates.Eral1 2 года назад

Fantastic video I love Allegros! Think they are highly underrated I'm not fully used to driving a older car im 19 and have a 37 year old Metro 😁

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

Agree. What Metro do you have?

@Bates.Eral1 2 года назад

@@LivetoDriveUK 1984 mk1

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

@@Bates.Eral1 my first Metro was a 1985 mk2. A 3 door City X in Shantung Gold. 😊

@mrbigmel3 2 года назад

had a 1100 deluxe r reg , great car ! harvest gold . owned a mgf years later , also r reg with same gas suspension . The mg tf ditched that suspension iirc . loved the vanden pla version

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

Never travelled in one when I was younger. Really nice to be transported back in time. Thanks for watching.

@LivetoDriveUK 7 месяцев назад

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@retr0naut823 3 года назад

Nice Video Paul, whats next on the Cars from another Decade list?

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

We currently have a lovely and original early Metro being scheduled for filming but we are looking for many more this year. Want to ride along and film as many classics as we can. Welcome any suggestions or offers. Thanks for watching and your feedback.

@Martindyna 2 года назад

Interesting video of a much maligned car. The 1750 Sport & the luxury 1750 Sport Special were originally single carburettor with 76 bhp but in September 1974 the 1750HL and 1750 Sport were launched with twin carburettors and 90 bhp available making the cars far more enjoyable to drive in a spirited manner.

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

Thanks. A series engines with the 4 speed in sump feel fine around town but the E series 5 speed nicer on a long journey.

@Martindyna 2 года назад

@@LivetoDriveUK Indeed. Similarly I remember the Marina 1.3 having more than adequate performance.

@becconvideo 2 года назад

For a car that was predominantly made right hand drive, the windscreen wipers go the wrong way. You drive on a rainy day. Is the diver's view clear or do you have to cope with wet edges?

@LivetoDriveUK 2 года назад

I don’t know as I haven’t driven the car. I will ask the owner to reply. Thanks for watching.

@Car_and_classic_lover 3 года назад

Good video. 👍 You missed the myth that the Allegro was more aerodynamic going backwards than forwards haha! Your right about these classics appealing more to the yonger generations, like me for example (I'm in my late teens). I think a simple reason would be because the Allegro, Austin Princess, triumph tr7 are completely different cars when compared to modern cars. Also, the 1750ss stand for Sport special not super sport, not that anyone cares lol (just pointless information) 😂.

@AgathaAndAnything 3 года назад

I realised watching this I got SS wrong but in my defence I do say at the beginning I’m no expert 😂

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

I do think it is fantastic as an “old” to see so many young people buying these cars. You lot weren’t even born 😂👍 I love all Austin/Rover product (I think Brummies were quietly put into a corner and ordered only to buy their cars 😂) and I intend to film as many of them as possible. I just need to find people happy for me to film their pride and joys. There’s never any pointless information 😊 Thanks for watching and your comments 👍

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

@@AgathaAndAnything ..... and I said Spain first but thankfully then said “might be Portugal” 👌

@Car_and_classic_lover 3 года назад

@@LivetoDriveUK 😂 👍 I've always loved any old or classic cars no matter what people might say about them (cough, cough Top gear lol). As I said there just so different and cool in comparison to todays rather boring car design. 👍

@Car_and_classic_lover 3 года назад

@@AgathaAndAnything I only know what SS stands for because of a Johny Smith video! haha 😂👍

@percythepig5207 3 года назад

I recognise that car.... You need to meet Matilda... Great video 🙂

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

Thanks 🙏 I would love to video Matilda. Having owned many Metro’s it would be great to be in one again and also make for a good comparison with Matilda and Ed’s Melvin. If you would like Matilda to feature in a future video please send us an email to livetodriveuk@gmail.com 😊

@jameshodges1496 3 года назад

Spoiled by the cheesy music..

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

I do love cheese.

@AgathaAndAnything 3 года назад

Allegro and cheese is good with me, tune in next week where we add pineapple to the cheese and stick it on a cocktail stick wrapped in silver foil covering a round crusty cob......

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

@@AgathaAndAnything you see this must be exactly what our viewers want and deserve 😊

@percythepig5207 3 года назад

I like Stilton and Apple and an Allegro.....can't beat Cheese

@LivetoDriveUK 3 года назад

@@percythepig5207 Cheese is everything. And adding music that celebrates cheese..... Cheesefection 😂