I would love it if you could get an Austin Maxi and modernise it, that is, if there are any rust-free examples left. But I feel the 1750cc engine would have to be upgraded somehow. I loved my Maxi. Now that would make a smashing TV show, upgrading old unloved cars - but not converting them to an EV.
Me and mate put a 1750 maxi engine into a mk1 mini didn't know what we were doing if it was in the way we chopped it out on the first run at a set of lights mate drops clutch and the mini splits in two pieces engine wheels wings shot across the Rd leaving us sitting there like a pair of plums so we jumped out left the car and hid in the bushes for 2 hrs watch police and tow truck trying sort it out 1985 March remember it lije it was yesterday
@markrutter6439 When I drove my Maxi at 70mph on the motorway, I watched the petrol gauge slowly creeping towards empty. Mine was a gas guzzler, never learned to fine tune it.
The maxi I had the selector played up to the selection̈ made it un pinchable , not that anyone would. 1st was under the dash, 2nd was between the front seats. Used to get ribbed by mates about it but its party piece with the seats making a bed. Handy as a single lad then 😅
What a piece of crap. My granny had a few of these when they first came out. They were terrible. Scrap it. It does not need saving. Great video and channel.
Mike and Elvis, I have been thinking about the escort, that was stolen, The people that stolen it May have had one that was rusted beyond, repair, I don't remember How long ago, this happen But why don't you Talk to Police in that area, check Motor Vehicle department , For recently Registered Car,Identical to yours stolen, And go Look at The cars , Or try and see if Its being driven were Elvis can Look at it, I,m sure theirs a part he welded sealed that only he would no about, all they would have to do is change vin #'s all tags from his to your car. If it wasn't parted out but I doubt that, There is a chance it could be found going this route, Its been bothering me since stolen, Fine the car, Don't give up
Otherwise! These cars are awful, ugly, slow, you name it. The only cars that match this is awfulness are French cars. Peugeots, Renaults, Citroens... All fit for scrap metal. The germans can make a "so-so" car, if we are talking about mercedes. Everything else is Eurotrash.
Automotive is a good example of the common language, but different use. The panel that covers the front wheels. USA: fender, UK: wing, Australia 'guard. (mudguard)
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I would love it if you could get an Austin Maxi and modernise it, that is, if there are any rust-free examples left. But I feel the 1750cc engine would have to be upgraded somehow. I loved my Maxi. Now that would make a smashing TV show, upgrading old unloved cars - but not converting them to an EV.
Me and mate put a 1750 maxi engine into a mk1 mini didn't know what we were doing if it was in the way we chopped it out on the first run at a set of lights mate drops clutch and the mini splits in two pieces engine wheels wings shot across the Rd leaving us sitting there like a pair of plums so we jumped out left the car and hid in the bushes for 2 hrs watch police and tow truck trying sort it out 1985 March remember it lije it was yesterday
@markrutter6439 When I drove my Maxi at 70mph on the motorway, I watched the petrol gauge slowly creeping towards empty. Mine was a gas guzzler, never learned to fine tune it.
The maxi I had the selector played up to the selection̈ made it un pinchable , not that anyone would. 1st was under the dash, 2nd was between the front seats. Used to get ribbed by mates about it but its party piece with the seats making a bed. Handy as a single lad then 😅
I had one of those briefly. That ball joint failed completely on a roundabout and the wheel ended up underneath the car ......
My uncle had an Allegro mid 70s, he referred to it as the All Agro. It's funny but now cars are so dumpy the Allegro actually looks OK..
What a piece of crap. My granny had a few of these when they first came out. They were terrible. Scrap it. It does not need saving. Great video and channel.
Keren..
Mike and Elvis, I have been thinking about the escort, that was stolen, The people that stolen it May have had one that was rusted beyond, repair, I don't remember How long ago, this happen But why don't you Talk to Police in that area, check Motor Vehicle department , For recently Registered Car,Identical to yours stolen, And go Look at The cars , Or try and see if Its being driven were Elvis can Look at it, I,m sure theirs a part he welded sealed that only he would no about, all they would have to do is change vin #'s all tags from his to your car. If it wasn't parted out but I doubt that, There is a chance it could be found going this route, Its been bothering me since stolen, Fine the car, Don't give up
Was a Fiesta, not an Escort.
@@horatio260 Sorry I,m Old Memory is shot, LOL
It’s an Allegro Vanden Plas not an Austin.
The Austin Allegro is the most beautiful car ever made! I do not care if people say otherwise!!!
Otherwise!
These cars are awful, ugly, slow, you name it. The only cars that match this is awfulness are French cars. Peugeots, Renaults, Citroens... All fit for scrap metal.
The germans can make a "so-so" car, if we are talking about mercedes. Everything else is Eurotrash.
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They look alright.
Is British English different from anywhere else in the world. I am confused 🤔
Automotive is a good example of the common language, but different use. The panel that covers the front wheels. USA: fender, UK: wing, Australia 'guard. (mudguard)
No everywhere else is different (ie wrong) to the Kings English which is the correct English.
Hopefully Jeremy Clarkson buys it.
Mike pls stop posting short videos this ruins the beauty of your channel
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What an awful car...
Should be scraped, not rescued.