The Austin Allegro is a small family car that was manufactured by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1973 until 1982. The same vehicle was built in Italy by Innocenti between 1974 and
Austin Allegro Registration ca 1975
Rear of an exported Allegro
The Allegro was assembled by Innocenti in Italy where it was badged as the Innocenti Regent.
Allegro buyers preferring a car with a tailgate had to opt for the estate (seen here in post-1979 facelift style).
The Morris Marina is a small family car that was manufactured by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1971 until 1980. It served to replace both the Morris Minor and Morris Oxford in the
Austin Allegro
…the previous 11 years. It was built and sold by British Leyland alongside the hatchback Austin Maxi (launched in 1969) and the 1971 rear-wheel-drive Morris Marina. All three were eventually replaced by the Austin Maestro in 1983. British Leyland used a saloon design for the Allegro rather than a hatchback, as the…
1974 Morris Marina DL 1.8 Front
1973 Morris Marina 4-door saloon in England
1971 Morris Marina 2-door coupé. This grille identifies the 1.3-litre version
1976 Morris Marina Estate in England