1981 Austin Maxi 2 HL 1750 - Rally car

[david.h]

Don't forget the London to Mexico World Cup Rally...3 up including Prince Michael as far as I recall! That was a Rally, not like the miserable little events these days!

[keeef]

Scotty2 said:

Anyone know a source for the air filters for late twin carb Maxi 1750 or 1500 Allegros?

Got my last pair from a local motor factors.

They were as surprised as I was they still had them!

[keeef]

My latest find is a 1974 1750 in glacier white!

[grumpy52]

Is my memory playing tricks or did the RAF rally team use a Maxi in the 70s ?

[keeef]

Strange you should mention RAF, as the first owner was a Flight Lieutenant!

And it came fitted with a hell of a sump guard!

[keeef]

There's a few early rally Maxis still in exsistance. This one :-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/96982658@N05/1398058...

XJB 308H

? SORN


Incorrect tax status?
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The one in BL Heritage Museum :-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/465...

XMO 412H

Tax
Not taxed for on road use

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and of course Puff :-

http://www.puffthemagicwagon.co.uk

MCE 7G

✓ Taxed
Tax due:
01 July 2019

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✓ MOT
Expires:
21 February 2019

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Edited by keeef on Friday 16th November 21:19

[keeef]

Did I mention I'd imported one from Belgium?

[heebeegeetee]

[keeef]

Touring442 said:

Amazing to think it had a five speed gearbox in 1969.

Any pics?

Here's my 1969 cable changer: imported from Belgium!

[Watcher of the skies]

My parents had 2, an early 1500 in russet brown then a '74 1750 auto in damask red. The 1500 had gearbox problems but the 1750 was never any trouble. I remember it being tardis like, comfortable and practical. It took us all on a family holiday from the south coast to Scotland without breaking sweat.

[keeef]

Watcher of the skies said:

My parents had 2, an early 1500 in russet brown then a '74 1750 auto in damask red. The 1500 had gearbox problems but the 1750 was never any trouble. I remember it being tardis like, comfortable and practical. It took us all on a family holiday from the south coast to Scotland without breaking sweat.

My latest purchase is an automatic. Like the OP, it’s a Maxi2.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hk11_yah/51298320029...

Edited by keeef on Friday 22 March 12:40

Edited by keeef on Friday 22 March 12:41