#Silver austin mini metro x reg series

BMC became part of British Motor Holdings in 1966, then sank into British Leyland, later renamed Rover Group. Leonard Lord oversaw the postwar growth of Austin, and its combination with the Nuffield group in 1952 as the British Motor Corporation. He reorganised the work processes, launched new models and prepared Austin for War. A budget of £1000-£1500 will secure a running pre-facelift 1.0 or 1.3 model, with low-mileage survivors or rarities like the 1.

In 1938 Leonard Lord, snubbed by William Morris, moved across to Longbridge to help the opposition. The Metro’s rarity has seen values firm up of late, but they remain affordable. The power is transmitted to the road by the Front wheel drive (FWD) with a 4 speed. This engine produces a maximum power of 45 PS (44 bhp - 33 kW) at 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 70.0 Nm (51 lb.ft) at 5250 rpm. It looks nothing like the interior of my Metro City X which was a later. With a curb weight of 1638 lbs (743 kgs), the Mini Metro 1.0 has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. He made a number of successful vehicle types, and in the 1920s and 1930s Austin became famous for the Seven and the Heavy Twelve, among many other car types. Austin Mini Metro - photos, videos and information about the austin metro car. When Vickers engaged J D Siddeley to build 'Peugeot-type' cars, Herbert Austin, still not yet 40, left Wolseley and set up his own firm, the Austin Motor Co, in Birmingham. In 1901 owners Vickers set up the Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co Ltd in Birmingham, with Austin as manager, with a 33% shareholding. Austin persuaded the Wolseley board to invest in car production, which began in 1896. He sold the patents in exchange for shares, and he was appointed Works Manager in Birmingham, where bicycles were made during lulls in production. Austin took out personal patents on the improved machines, and in March 1892 he returned to England with his wife and daughter. He was offered a position with the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co in Sydney.

The confident young Austin told Wolseley he could make new sheep-shearing machinery work better. As a teenager Herbert Austin went to work on a sheep farm in Australia, owned by Frederick York Wolseley. Contact Me If you need any assistance or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via 'Contact Seller' using the eBay Messages system, the 'Ask the seller a question' option on this listing, or email me directly at. I can also supply further photos if required. Please note, items need to be placed in the 'Basket' so that revised p&p can be requested. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc : p&p is £5 (Airmail), but shipping costs will be combined for multiple purchases.

European customers : p&p is £4 (Airmail), but shipping costs will be combined for multiple purchases. I accept Paypal, as well as uk personal cheques and postal orders. Finished in Flame Red with Flint Grey cloth trim. Please note, items need to be placed in the 'Basket' so that revised p&p can be requested. Were proud to offer for sale that absolutely immaculate 1989 Austin Metro City X with only 16,965 miles.

UK customers : 1st class p&p is £1.50, but postage costs will be combined for multiple purchases. In very good clean condition, with just very slight handling wear to the top corner.

#Silver austin mini metro x reg series

1987 Austin Rover Colours & Trims Brochure, for Mini, Metro, Maestro, Montego, Rover 200 & 800 Series ranges Publication No 3905 8 page A4 size foldout card colour brochure with Exterior Body/Interior Trim Combinations, Exterior Body Colours and Interior Trim Guide.