Austin 1800 and 2200 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Austin 1800 and 2200

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The 1800 was not to be the hat-trick for Issigonis as the third successful front wheel drive model for Austin and BMC. There was nothing wrong with the concept of trying to redefine the large family car but unfortunately the model failed in many areas. It was intended to be powerful but was too big and too heavy and was no match for the performance orientated lightweights in the form of Ford's Cortina or Vauxhall's Victor. The model also lacked the style to compete in the growing executive car sector with competitors such as the Triumph 2000 and the Rover 2000 having a distinct advantage. BMC expected the car to sell in big numbers but it just didn't happen. There were plus points such as the superb ride comfort by virtue of Hydrolastic suspension and it was the roomiest family saloon on the market. Mark 2 from 1968 and Mark 3 from 1972. Six-cylinder 2200 from 1972 to 1975.

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