1979 AUSTIN ALLEGRO - 2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP UPDATE! - DAILY DRIVER

From a #barnfind left untouched since the early #1980s, to a #dailydriver - I bring us up to date with life behind the wheel of the once maligned #austinallegro ! #classiccars #roadtest #britishleyland #Austin #rover #carproject #browncar #ownersreview #icecream

[@tomwinch9107]

Congratulations George on 2 years since the start of your time with Alex - he sure treats you well with love, care, new parts and the occasional major hugs from Alex and the Kennedys - your appearances at shows a testament to your honest condition; you return this love with mostly grumble free daily service supporting Alex's transportation needs in a unique and comfortable manner - you deserve all of the congratulations! Congratulations to Alex for keeping George in such great shape and a massive thank you for sharing your highlights and detailed repairs with your KZbin community :-)

[@paultaylor9652]

Great to see the Allegro back on the channel, I'd get any body corrosion done before it spreads too far though Alex especially the doors.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Good call! Yes I intend on having some localised repairs done rather than a full resto.

[@ProjektAgnetha]

Congratulations George and congratulations Alex! George looks great after his long sleep and I think he wears his scars well. All part of his history and character. 100% Allegros are great first classics and a joy to work on as I've found out myself!

[@AllThingsAlex]

I think so too! Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@Car_and_classic_lover]

Wow! Mad to think its been 2 years already! George is an immaculate example. Its crazy to think that its 40 years old and only been on the road for about 4 years haha. But I think the fact it stayed in a barn for so long has definitely saved it in a way. Credit to you for keeping this fab car on the road. Heres to more fantastic adventures in George!😎👍

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you so much!

[@clivewinters7479]

Hi Alex. Good video. Bought back memories, not all good ones sorry to say. In the 70s I had 3 new Allegros. First a 1250cc like years. It used so much oil! Then a 1500cc which was a great car. Then a 1750 gt. The worst of the lot, drank oil, engine rebuilt under warranty after a few months, no better. At this time BL was going through big problems, labour Relations, Quality etc. Anyway, good to see your car and what a fine job you have done!

[@zebedep]

Great video. Here's to many more happy years driving in George!

[@badbooks476]

Great Update & excellent all your hard work has made George a very original reliable daily

[@AllThingsAlex]

Many thanks!

[@MrAnwarsmith]

Some great videos that are a massive help. I have your almost twin living in Wiltshire - a few months younger from Aug 1979, the exact same colour & spec bar the fog lights, and mine is an auto. I bought it for a laugh 20 years ago, turned out it only had 22k miles on it and was in great condition - currently on 28k miles as some extended periods of storage due to moves. Goes by the name of the Brown Bomber. Just about to do a braking system overhaul due to a sinking pedal and hard pull to one side!!! [managed to get brand new front discs from Italy] new windscreen also needed and find a cure a clonking at the front that has developed.. Will try and post a video of the process! Keep on allegroing.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you for the great comments mate. Would be lovely to maybe one day get the two cars together. I'm glad my videos have been of use :)

[@MrAnwarsmith]

@@AllThingsAlex I'm near Swindon - two-door twins would be great to see together! Keep up the good work.

[@ultraliner2118]

Great car Alex, keep the scabs, they just add to the character ;)

[@dez7250]

Great to see it on the road, my dad had a 1750 hl in brown in 1985 , twin carbs i think 👍

[@gerryaddison8677]

Well done Alex, very nice car you have there...interesting updates and thanks for sharing.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bates.N1]

Nice to see this video, I can't wait to start using mine when I can. I am planning to use it on a daily basis, but I'm not sure whether to just use it when the weather is OK as I can't afford welding.

[@OldCarsNewVan]

Fairly new to the channel so forgive the fact I haven't watched all the past videos on George - so unless it's covered in there I can let you know the clock was an optional extra from new on this spec. I once owned a similar car - same colour Russet Brown - all be it 4 door - 'FTU2T' - sadly long gone. Keep him for forever👍

[@AllThingsAlex]

I believe it was yes. Ive seen several similar spec examples and most didnt seem to.

[@OldCarsNewVan]

@@AllThingsAlex When I had mine you could still find them on regular scrap yards, and being a 'youth' I wanted to improve. So I salvaged a clock and retro fitted it - together with a sports steering wheel from a 1750 Equipe which was leather and chunky 🤣🤣1987 all this was - good times

[@andrewphillips9391]

My grandad had 1 of these, marroon N reg. I remember being puzzled by the square steering wheel

[@keithjohnson3550]

Nice solid looking car , its good you managed to get it back on the road. I fancy an Allegro my self an would prefer the 1275. My brother had a 1500 or 1750 about 30 years ago and it always seemed a nice car : )

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thanks 👍

[@josephkearney6361]

Well done Alex! A really lovely car.My 1980 1.3 series 3 has the top radiator hose going in to the side of of the rad.Is that unusual? 9:53

[@philpaxton2078]

Would you consider fitting electronic ignition, to improve starting and general running? Are the instruments from a later S3 Allegro?

[@AllThingsAlex]

No the instruments are correct for a series two. Nothings been changed. Dont get on with electronic ignition. Had two previous set ups fail on me without any warning. Put me off ever having it again.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

This car will still be going long after all these modern cars are sitting idly due to def filter issues programmed to fail ..plus Electric vehicles that will be switched off by the Government if you do something they don't like ..

[@stevekane4922]

If brexit was a vehicle. 😊