I BOUGHT A 50 YEAR OLD BRITISH LEYLAND AUSTIN ALLEGRO!

Well I didn't have to wait long. Another car has joined the home to live along side my other Allegro. Day one - Part one. Whats it like? #austinallegro #britishleyland #newcar #carproject #carsofthe70s
George and Mildred theme performed by Oliver Sacker.
Please check out his channel. • George and Mildred theme

[@peterobertson2086]

I drove a few back in the 70s , as worked for the local Austin dealer. The gear change was very "rubbery" as i remember.

[@ProjektAgnetha]

Nothing short of incredible - congratulations! And credit to the previous owner for keeping her so tidy despite the lack of use.

[@user-ni9gr1qn5t]

Back in the early 1980's about 80-82/83 my uncle had 1979(T) Alegro 1100 2 door in yellow had it about 6 years never let him down my next door neighbour had 1977(R) 1500 4 door metallic blue 5 speed that was a good car my Dad had a Maxi 1750 in red 1977(R) my Dad had it from 1982 to 1989 a very good car I do love the old Austin/Morris , Austin Rover cars they were good cars Good video mate have fun Regards from Wrexham

[@Schlipperschlopper]

I love the Allegro!!! Pretty little car!

[@nygelmiller5293]

I like the George And Mildred music at the start!

[@georgemacdonald5282]

My brother John bought a brand new one of these when they first came out and i always took the mick out of him, cant remember much about it as i was a Ford man.

[@frothe42]

What a wonderful surprise Alex! A companion for George. Alex from Alex Assets has Peggy, a two door, same year but a two door in a similar Colour. I agree, the hydrogas specialists are the best, this, George, need love. Now, a name for this Allegro; the only name I can think of is mine, Freddy! Old, a bit worn, not in bad shape. Congratulations Alex!

[@AllThingsAlex]

I decided on "Mildred" (As in George and Mildred) the 70s sitcom. A perfect companion for George :)

[@frothe42]

@@AllThingsAlex I like that! Mildred it is! I love watching George and Mildred on KZbin.

[@nygelmiller5293]

Oh! So that's why there's the music, at the start, from George And Mildred! Because your Car's called MILDRED!

[@paullundgren6319]

Great find! Apart from having four doors, quite identical to mine! You need these cars to be in a bright colour to stick out a bit in the traffic;) You’re quite right that old cars need to be used. Mine hasn’t, and have brakes etc all seized up etc. to show for it. Ought to be back on the roads soon though! Will follow your channel with even more interest now, if possible!

[@AllThingsAlex]

Cheers Paul! :)

[@BigPaul62]

I keep getting shot down by my Ford friends when I say that I actually prefered the Allegro to the MK1 Escort. I am so old now that I remember when they first came out in 1973 - an Allegro 1100 deluxe was £900 pounds or so brand new! Those were the days!

[@carltwidle9046]

Wow it's been 50 years. I was in my teens in 1973, so it makes me feel a little old in age now knowing that the,Austin Allegro is that old. I live in New Zealand and we assembled them here in the 1970s. They sold well although the Austin Maxi was more popular then. We didn't have the estate or Vanden Plas models here.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thats amazing to hear this. I wonder how popular they where over there?. Thank you for sharing :)

[@carltwidle9046]

@@AllThingsAlex They sold well. We only had the four door saloon.

[@white183a]

Love the new Allegro, I worked in a Austin Dealership in Southampton, Carey and Lambert, when they first came out.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Fabulous Alex, love it already.

[@RetroRatchet]

Hi Alex, have just found ur channel and this was the first video I’ve watched. Interested to see where u take this project. Great to see these being saved now. Best of luck!

[@iancolePRD129G]

I look forward to seeing this one Alex

[@Car_and_classic_lover]

What an awesome find! Your starting to have quite an amazing collection of Allegros! I actually was looking at this car when it was for sale but didn't have anywhere safe to keep it, so I'm glad its gone to such a good home. Its a really solid example and by the looks of things it just needs some TLC. I've heard of the Allegro meet that is planned, looks like its going to be a big meet up! 👍😎

[@philmarriner5300]

Subscribed. Bought back some memories there... learnt to drive in my Dad's late MkII 1300 Special, same colour as your latest acquisition. it was the 80's, 'Money was too tight to mention' and I was allowed by my dad to do the repairs to the family 'Allergic' including waterpump replacement etc. before I even started to drive! 1st car was an '73 M plate Austin 1100, gf at the time 1st car was a 76' P Morris Mini 1000 and now I have come full circle with a '06 R50 Mini Cooper. I get a lot of the '...it's not a real Mini' but I can certainly feel the DNA! Brother in Law's older brother had a Mk1 Allegro in a khaki green colour complete with 'quartic' steering wheel on a N plate... driving a 'quartic' steering wheel was something you tended to get used to fairly quickly...

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you for the lovely comments and glad it brought back, hopefully happy memories!

[@retromatt74]

Fantastic stuff, hoping to see this in the flesh soon!

[@AllThingsAlex]

Cheers Matt! I hope things are all good with your fleet!

[@retromatt74]

@@AllThingsAlex No progress at all!

[@lucythemoggy1970]

yay another allegro, please dont get rid!!

[@factorylad5071]

Springs wear out if stored under compression that's another reason think suspension valves door catches etc.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Allegros dont have springs. Their suspension is Hydragas (gas and fluid), similar to the Citroens.

[@carstenweiland7896]

No doubt about it, that is a very innovative and interesting car Clarkson failed portraying it correctly.

[@tomwinch9107]

Congratulations on doubling your Allegro aggravation! I had a 1500 series 2 (1976) with a 5 speed gearbox in the late 80's, so I get the appeal - I loved the shape - beautiful from some (unusual) angles (e.g. looking upward at the front indicators) ... are you avoiding the E series engines, or have less survived (having a fuel filter on top of the engine may not have helped in this regard!)? You'll need to invest in extra supplies of teabags to calm you down between the wrath wrought by the rotten roads and the terrible torment of troublesome tinkering! All the best from the Surrey end of Hampshire to the Southerly end

[@AllThingsAlex]

Ha ha, thank you. Not trying to avoid any engine sizes, its just this example came up for sale and my thinking was that it would be handy to have another with the same engine incase of needing to borrow or swap parts. Also the A series is something I'm familiar with working on :)

[@nygelmiller5293]

To TOM WINCH Decent fellow sir! Someone who LIKES the Allegro's distinctive shape! Unlike today's lookalike cars, where the makers are trying to copy each other's designs, to poach customers away from rival makes!

[@ajb08]

What an awesome find !!! You have been very lucky finding such an original, low mileage Allegro. I look forward to following your work on it, being a VDP owner I feel your passion for the cars.

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you. I intend having only a couple... for now lol

[@paultaylor9652]

A very nice find, you should come to Cheshire East they've been voted the worst roads in England, some A roads are have past pot holes there just crunbling away to dust.

[@grahaml8838]

I used to hate these cars... until I went in the back of one. Possibly the comfiest back seats ever!

[@bobspeller2225]

Some very good points of view stated, I agree classic cars need to be used to keep them on the road. well said. good luck with your new Allegro. Bob

[@WheelchairWonders]

Nice one Alex... looking forward to the videos of these BL classics.. and good advice too.. (Phil - Rover P6)

[@AllThingsAlex]

Cheers Phil!

[@simonc858]

Just found your channel and loving the videos

[@AllThingsAlex]

Cheers fella!

[@oldmanmickfunker]

nice to see them , i had one like you have under the carport mexico brown biege interior loved it but two sets of front wheel bearings in two years so i let it go ......realy nice car though,

[@badbooks476]

What a wonderful survivor, you will soon work your magic on this one. I saw an allegro under the black cover in the final ambassador Vid, guessed wrong re model though

[@AllThingsAlex]

Actually it was George under the cover that day. Yes I'm very happy with it :)

[@ultraliner2118]

Nicely done Alex! I must admit, I was looking forward to seeing your progress with your Minor and then your Ambassador, however, after obtaining my 1968 Morris 1000 with only 26,000 miles since new and about as straight as they come I understand the up/forward selling of cars to get the model and mileage you are after. Looking forward to further videos from New Zealand ;)

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you for your comments. Yes I think the Minor was far too much work for my budget. I'd considered keeping the Ambassador, but saving it from being scrapped was the priority. Its gone to a good friend and we will see it again :)

[@Alexsassets]

So happy this car has gone to a good home. Looks as I suspected when I first saw it for sale. A genuine solid car. 👌 Hope it polishes up well. The knocking DEFINITELY sounds like steering rack bush. Get bronze one fitted from Ed Kay. See you at Gaydon x

[@AllThingsAlex]

I need to investigate. It sounds horrendous. I thought it may be a top ball joint. If it is the rack I'll rebuild georges original one and fit that. In some ways that would be easier than doing a ball joint. I'd need to find one first for a start!

[@jamesprince4991]

Excellent purchase!

[@jacquehigginson6467]

2 allegros means 2 drivers for the meet 😉 😂

[@EA-58]

Nice 👍

[@AgathaAndAnything]

6.42 lol 😂 very nice car Alex I wonder if George will stay……. 2 allegro is fine but maybe a VP and Allegro or estate but they’re too similar maybe?

[@AllThingsAlex]

Lol. Don't worry. George is going nowhere. I'd never sell him. Idea is to have two so I can take the strain off him being the only car, have two tax exempt vehicles and in a tricky situation have interchangeable parts :)

[@mystichare8924]

I do like an Allegro! Nice project Alex 👍

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Lovely! Always thought they were perfectly good cars. Dunno why they got the slating that they did? I think it was mainly driven by the media. Ditto the Marina. Nothing wrong with either of them. Enjoyed your video! 👍

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you. Yes they are nowhere near as bad as the media make out. No better or worse than anything else of the period really. It was British Leyland management that was largely blame. Most of the "I had an Allegro and the wheels fell off" are just fabricated tales and something lazy journalists still latch on to.

[@Jaxs2]

Not another one 😂

[@glenmason1876]

Very nice Alex, it won't need a lot of work doing, by the looks of it, paintwork should polish up hopefully

[@AllThingsAlex]

Cheers Glen. I'm going to try some Meguiars ultimate compound...

[@willswheels283]

Recently Subbed to your channel Alex, a great introduction too with your latest Allegro purchase, love the sound of that A series whine it takes me back to my childhood , it was a familiar sound on uk roads at one time. I wonder how many Series 1 Allegros are still on the road today?

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thank you for subscribing! Not many series ones as far as I'm aware, so this will be a keeper!

[@deviatefishy]

A joyous occasion! Is it cheating if it's already running?

[@AllThingsAlex]

More of a second car than a project, but definately a keeper.

[@wukongdukong16]

Only time i won’t use my classics on the road is when there’s salt on them. That’s the classic car killer

[@AllThingsAlex]

Very true. II hate usign any car during winter. I may go down the route of obtaining something modern for next winter.

[@wukongdukong16]

That’s not a bad idea. Would be a shame to see such a lovely and original allegro rust in the salt.

[@robmk3]

I thought you might have bought an Austin ambassador Y reg.

[@Alexsassets]

Road rage 😂

[@1962lp2h]

What do you do about the dreaded e10 fuel?

[@AllThingsAlex]

Never use it. I run all my cars on Super which is closer to the original octane rating.

[@rustynut9uk897]

polish up it will not maybe for a week for that it will go back