The A30 was the post-war successor to the Austin 7. Launched in 1951, it sold well but was not a match for the Morris Minor which was bigger and launched three years earlier.
At the same time as the first Concorde test flight was breaking the sound barrier Austin launched its 1300 GT at the London Motor Show in 1969. Badged as both Austin and Morris this was the sporty version of the ever popular Austin 1100 and 1300
We have a couple of them in suitably flamboyant colours to showcase the first “hot hatches”. Based on the best selling Austin 1100 and 1300 there is also a Vanden Plas version at the museum
More than 2 million were sold before being replaced by the Austin Allegro in 1974
Another British Icon which celebrates its 75th Birthday in 2023.
For many years every farm in the UK would have had a Land Rover and of course it was exported to every corner of the globe. Its big brother : the Range Rover also broke new ground by offering a large but luxurious four wheel drive vehicle which was equally at home in a muddy field or on a Motorway.
See them both at the Great British Car Journey and of course you can drive a Land Rover.
“The car you always promised yourself” was the Ford advert for the Capri. A four seater coupe with style that was an object of desire for almost two decades after launch in 1969.
Great British Car Journey
Derwent Works
Ambergate
Derbyshire DE56 2HE
