Part 9: Austin Allegro Type R Sleeper K20 Turbo build

[@_samohT_]

Imagine hearing someone doing VTEC pulls and banging off the rev limiter in the distance, only to see Jonny screaming past a moment later in his Allegro. Polar opposites, and it couldn't be more perfect

[@herseem]

Well, I had that experience in my heavily-modified Allegro 1.3 super estate, about 35 years ago. I pulled away up the slip road onto the M40 at Uxbridge, with a Capri 2.0 S trying to overtake me. I just squeezed the accelerator without even changing down and it suddenly got further away. The look of confused frustration on his face in my side mirror was a joyous moment in my life.

[@Drquimbaymatumbo]

Get hold of roose motorsport. They provide an oem look matte black sillicone hoses. 👍

[@BanjoLuke1]

I confess I was quite taken by the original concept of a KV6 lump, but I am now appropriately excited by the Honda Type R plan. Also, it is a four, and therefore more "Allegro". I am both surprised and impressed by how original the car will appear to the casual glance. The hubcaps are a master stroke. People who know Allegros know Allegros. The hubcaps will fool many, despite the massive tyres. The colour and interior are also glorious. The Quartic wheel is sublime. It seems so close to completion, but I know how these thongs go. I'm looking forward to seeing it running in 2025.

[@rayeardley7618]

They'll probably just think they got spacers and banded on the inside rather than the outside to fit more rubber on them 😅

[@davidelliott5843]

Talking of taking longer than expected - what happened to Binky?

[@PenryMMJ]

I think this is the best project car on KZbin. Incredible engineering going into a "nappy beige" Allegro. Jonny, you are a certifiable lunatic, but the men in the white coats will never catch up with you when you're driving that.

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

The Allegro cam cover and wheels are just a fantastic touch. Fantastic build, Johnny! Can't wait 'till you hit the road in this insane build. Well done! 👏

[@bluesteel6612]

What a tremendous accomplishment this will be when completed to have transformed a 1970s Austin Allegro - well done to you all 👍🏻

[@bonnetdedouche437]

I love this project so much as it's something I dreamed of building as a kid. Only difference being it was the 90's and instead of a VTEC I wanted to dump an Escort Cozzie engine in there. Thank you Jonny for sort of inadvertently fulfilling my dream!

[@damianlindsey6177]

I bought a complete ybt to swap into a fox chassis mustang about 6 months ago. Hoping to make as much power as my best friends coyote swapped mustang

[@jamesweber4938]

The most adventurous engine swap I did was putting a Cortina GT 1500 engine in my Ford Classic then the Classic engine went in my mates Anglia.

[@Magnificent729]

I really can’t wait to see this running. I had one gifted to me in the late 70’s - it was a nail! But this makes me all nostalgic 😂

[@K1lostream]

I was originally more excited for the Retropower builds, using, as they are, the integra chassis and so on…. But seeing this now, I think this is going to have more of the sleeper about it, and I’m liking that a lot! Props to Adam for making full bespoke suspension! I’m guessing he’s a guy that really knows his ackerman! (I still don’t know what that is! Lol!)

[@Low760]

Retropower is more about extracting as much money as possible from the owners.

[@jrobpat0154]

Agree, no ugly flared guards

[@K1lostream]

@@Low760 If you’d used the word ‘extracting’ instead of ‘spending’ you might have cobbled together a coherent sentence. Try harder, bitter bro.

[@hifiandmtb]

@@Low760 Hahahahaaaa

[@Low760]

@@K1lostream fixed. Not bitter. It's just not interesting to me watching rich person projects with teams of mechanics who can never afford the same stuff.

[@hongkongstuey]

Possibly the coolest looking water pump I've ever seen!! Looks like a high end turbo 🤣🤣

[@feenyx6394]

I'm noticing a theme here among my youtube favourites - something about older British cars being restored with Japanese running gear, massively engineered to fit just right, with exquisite attention to details throughout the whole car, and sexy build montages set to some classy funk music. All the Aggro needs now is some bespoke bracketry!

[@greasby1golf871]

Makes me laugh out loud so much this build, I can just imagine little boy racer at the lights in his E36 looking across at The Old Man Mobile only to be smoked on the greens 😂

[@happychappers8311]

How many boy racers do you know that own an E36 ?

[@R03333]

Have you seen the prices of E36s now?

[@stevenc5227]

They would not have the money to buy one or insure it.@@happychappers8311

[@stevenc5227]

Would be cheaper to go back to the 1990s and buy one🤣🤣@@R03333

[@K1lostream]

I was just about to say I’ve got an E36…. But then I remembered mine’s an E46, so I guess I’ve got a while to wait until I attain boy-racerhood!

[@FormulaWhine]

I'm not normally a fan of "car build" videos, but this one I'm loving following. My mum had an Allegro when I was a kid in the 70s and this build is just brilliant.

[@RTQuaifeEngineering]

Thank you for choosing the Quaife ATB differential! Can't wait to see the rest of the build!

[@joeedwards627]

Totally agree seats and steering wheel, absolute must, it’s an allegro!👍

[@Mark5mith]

Sleeper?! More like a coma, the loud noises you will hear are people's jaws hitting the ground, love it👍

[@b6s4shelter]

Jonny's license will be on the line when he finally gets a rip in this beast!

[@colin4793]

Imagine the look on the cops face seeing that thing whizzing by 😂

[@phenomanII]

@@colin4793 "Blimey, I had no idea there was a massive hill around the corner. Poor fella must've cooked his brakes."

[@TestGearJunkie.]

Licence.

[@b6s4shelter]

@@TestGearJunkie. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/License

[@TestGearJunkie.]

@@b6s4shelter That's in the US. We're not there.

[@davemonday5381]

I never thought I could like a Allegro. The way it sits it will be odious it’s something special.

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Adam and Johnny, what a wonderful project! It is going to be really funny / amusingto see this car looking "normal" on the outside, but like a wolf in sheeps clothing, tearing around the track with all those "specials" behind! The level of engineering used for the mechanicals, bodywork and chassis is of the highest level(s) and so close to perfection!! Amazing!! Best wishes form Lincolnshire.

[@randomcitizenname]

Adam just spinning in the background is brilliant

[@burnzy3210]

I came very close to having an Allegro as my first car in about 2004 due to a family friend getting rid of one, so I'm very excited to watch this unfold.

[@tonydotnottingham]

Cannot get enough of this build - fantastic to see it taking shape!

[@bitoffeverythingchannel99]

That stainless manifold is a work off art

[@irelmo69]

I can't wait to see this complete and in person. Let us know when you take it to any shows. My ex girlfriends mum had one the exact same colour back in the 80's. It took myself and her brother fishing most weekends! Such nostalgia 😊

[@euth]

Thank you so much for doing this. I left my 82 reg Allegro parked up at a garage in '92 with a burnt out engine, walked away, and have always regretted never going back. I will absolutely buy another

[@andrewwilson8317]

I had a fuel tank made by Allard Fabrication in Monmouth. The quality was outstanding. Fully baffled and foam filled to reduce surging and fire risk. No affiliation. Well worth checking out, they really get what you want to do!

[@damianlindsey6177]

Ok so we didn't get this car in the states that I am aware of but I wholeheartedly approve of this build!!! Reminds me of the sr20det swapped Datsun b210(Nissan sunny in Japan) and boy it was a riot. Made 480hp at the tires and didn't weigh 2000lbs with me in it.

[@joewightman5542]

Can't believe the amount of custom work involved in this build. I've drifted away from cars and spannering but this has piqued my interest, bloody good stuff Jonny!

[@lordd31]

That car brings back memories, I learnt to drive and took my test in an Allegro with the same colour 44 years ago, lovely car back in the day, great work

[@zefrog7482]

Probably one of the best projects I've seen. Always loved the Allegro weirdly.

[@althejazzman]

You're being so thorough with this, it's a pleasure to see it come to life, and well worth the wait.

[@roberthewitt1030]

Really hope Adam getting paid top rates. Adam you are a credit to fabrication and welding plus everything else you do. Very impressed. From a fellow fab/welder....

[@SteveMorton]

Adam during the intro spinning around in his office chair in the background! Great progress

[@anadin0612]

I had a £50 Allegro back in the 80s. Was my first car. Absolutely loved it. Comfy seat. Nice driving. Brilliant.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Great to hear. This Agro was £127 in 2007....

[@fransb8543]

It's like Chip Foose went to town on your Allegro. And I mean that in the best way possible. My hat's off to all of you.

[@johndaggett3953]

Love this. The hours I spent commuting on the District Line, i was like i know that fabric!

[@shirleyboy8859]

I just hope I live long enough to see it Finished Jonny....... I am 63 now!!! :-))) I once drove a mark 2 Escort 1.3L... With a 1.6 turbo in it..... Chased a BMW 325 out of Norwich he had to pull over and let me past.....The look on his face was Priceless...... :-))

[@yjsaabman]

The progress looks amazing, Johnny. Such a great build, and I fully appreciate your vision for the car. Adam is obviously at the top of the game and a great guy to be in charge of the build.

[@ChishanFipz]

The first All Agro I have seen with the *perfect* stance. Looking forward to the finished article.

[@Mrfun39]

Got to have silver wheels as original for that true sleeper look. Wicked build.

[@johnlakey7451]

Love it, can't wait to see it. That interior idea is superb and the engine should be great

[@ScottPC]

That sump is higher than a standard UK kerb. No issues!

[@Blomhaus]

Just seeing a glimpse of the Honda’s interior, what a utilitarian delight!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Honda interior? You mean the Allegro interior.

[@delphipascal]

Thats such a clean build - credit to the fabricator and his business

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

👌🏽✊🏽

[@giulianomarco]

I'm nearly 6'4" and I managed to squeeze into my Allegro in 86/87, so you should be well sorted with the rail extensions. Mine was a bit rorty... but only because the exhaust had blown! 😁👍

[@davedavepbtfcyouth8122]

I had a 1750 sport and the sump was low out of the box! I did catch it a couple of times on speed bumps and got lucky, you should be fine if you add a guard, loving the build.

[@--Zook--]

as the owner of a Audi 1.8t powered Suzuki sidekick 4 door, I love this.

[@user-cj7dp3yq9h]

I kinda dig the grey primer on the bumper with the green/beige paint

[@AnonymousAndy2]

Love a street sleeper and this is right up there as one of the best as it’s an Allegro, brilliant 😂

[@janbroechner4886]

I just love this Allegro sleeper build. Its a bit far of, what my first impressions of the Allegro was, back in my 70s childhood. I really like the wheels on it. WHAT an incredible Well done job from Adam of FabCo..

[@willemjordaan4108]

Jonny, you're making a cool Allegro..😮😮😮..it's gonna work!!😂🎉

[@AdamMacleod83]

That definately scratched an itch - Thanks JS - You're the BEST

[@smavtmb2196]

So happy for this update. Unfortunately Fabco hasn't posted anything for 3 months.

[@jeph-rey]

"You don't palm a quartic" .Wise words Jonny, a rule to abide by.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Lovely mechanical work! Much of this is like a visit to a fine tailor!

[@mrfishbulb7187]

Suits you Sir.

[@SHOdown13]

Jonny... that front end needs to be a full front tilt clip. Love the progression of the build.

[@kylem324]

You’ve really won me over with this build. I was pro K20 swap, but thought adding a turbo was just a quick way to turn the allegro into balled up tin. But the fabrication and strengthening is something else.

[@patreekotime4578]

So cool and I'm so glad the interior will match the exterior in vintage quirkiness. To me a modern interior in an old car is like when people buy a Victorian home and gut it and make it into a boring modernist square box inside. Beyond the power... just turning this into an actually reilable vehicle is so cool.

[@h12st_d63]

What a build, between this and the lovely MG video a few weeks back, it's making me want to be a K20 engined Rover Metro Gti 😮😮😮

[@i.f.colville2497]

Have always loved Allegros,I know ,I know,but this one is the bees knees. Looking forward to seeing it on the road. Did a similar thing with my wifes Morris 1000, in the 70,s tuned it lowered it, bigger tyres and brakes but still looked standard .Upset a lot of boy racers. My wife was a damn good driver which upset them even more. The good old days!

[@wilber3762]

Need to get your flat cap and pipe ready when you take it out on a Sunday. It’s looking brilliant and it’s not even finished yet. 👍

[@jeanbaker6638]

Love all the original interior pieces and design that you're sticking with. The wheels is great. The perfect "sleeper" giveaway😜. Great work Adam and very nice idea for a sleeper Johnny. 👌🏻

[@angeloah]

I love this build due to the effort and love being poured into it. Also when complete, how it will be enjoyed.

[@mickhunter6930]

Last time I was in an alergo the front wheel came off just when we were crossing the opposing lane to enter a side road. In busy traffic 😂😂. I look forward to the next update. Great job sofar😊😊

[@geoffh2560]

Great banter with Adam, who obviously really knows his stuff. Looking forward to seeing more on this project.

[@kayparish3997]

Loved my Albert the allegro, 1st ever car tvc642r had to scrap him as the floor rotted away, got a call 2 weeks later from the police as he had been used as a get away car for a job! Long live Albert and the allegros I say! amazing car soo many memories, yes he did cost more to insure than I paid for him 😂😂😂😂😂😂still loved him tho, awesome work doing this to one of em 👍🏻

[@cosmos7492]

Jonny you really need to get your channel on Tv ....its that good...enjoyed it as always thank you

[@affordablevs]

I have to say what an absolutely amazing job them boys have done! This is the ultimate in sleeper, retro mod style builds. You don't normally get that level of build and detail. Looking forward to seeing it in person next year at some point!

[@TomleyRC]

Love this thing. 'Sump' related story. When me and a colleague used to drive in to work in his 'Modded' Mk3 Cortina , when we got to the security gate, I'd have to get out so the subframe would clear the speed bump, and then jump back in once we were clear. I'm not sure if it was because it was so low... or I was so heavy 😅

[@Carsaddiction]

Something you do not need but want it

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Those seats are absolutely gorgeous, perfect for that build .

[@01FozzyS]

Shoot for SEMA 2024,Jonny! Nice to see how far the project has reached. Adam is the man!

[@airborneinferno]

Really enjoying watching Project Binky's big brother in development! Any chance you can organise a visit from Nick and Richard (along with Binky), Jonny?! 😃

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Would love them to see it.

[@Garffey]

Enjoying this Jonny coming along nicely....Prefer this build to the Retropower ones too, as your doing more with the Allegro, as theirs will just have an exaggerated Allegro 'look'....cant wait to see it finished. 👍👍

[@sjamesy]

Looking great, think I would be tempted to look for a quad headlamp grille though.

[@GrandpaTig]

Especially if you are going for "pretty", so with round lights and a better grill it will look a whole lot better 😎

[@heckmacbuff]

This project is my favourite thing on t'internet, both on Jonny's channel, and the extra detail from FabCo. Can't wait to see the next episode.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you! 🤜🏽

[@stevie007]

Adam is a bloody genius.

[@MrSteveBertone]

Loving this series so much, I also smiled at the district line marquet, I have it as a scarf so recognized it straight away. Look forward to seeing more 🙂

[@grayfool]

Getting more amazing every time we see it. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@skylined5534]

This is for me, the 'other' Project Binky in terms of build quality and attention to detail. I can't wait to see this little golden beast take to the roads though I'm also very happy to watch the build take shape too! Well done Adam, top tier fab work!

[@wowmanhaha]

The Goodwood Festival of Speed beckons for this beauty...

[@DaDa-David]

LOVE LOVE LOVE The intro! Jonny, so good to see more content with you in!

[@markarnold8160]

I dread to think how much you have spent on this but I think it'll be a hoot when it's completed. You mentioned Corsa in the same breath as Allegro and size wise they're similar. My dad had an N reg 1750 Sport and our family of four travelled from Essex to Cornwall in it. The idea sounds claustrophobic and it was as my parents smoked and the rear windows didn't open!!

[@TheLRider]

Priceless 😂😂

[@smokeyrobinson4918]

Love this project Jonny, my dad had one of these in the 70's, brown with brown velour seats. I remember getting such a telling off for getting a toffee stuck in the velour....

[@kempez]

This series is one of my favourite you do. Adam is doing such a great job and the build is ace.

[@bazza83]

Engine bay is a thing of beauty , that manifold and turbo looks 🔥

[@AJSAN1971]

Love the seats, that moquette brings back memories 😊

[@truxton1000]

This is what the Allegro deserve, when it was designed it was a nice looking car, after it went into production they changed certain things and it was not really. This one is Ubercool!

[@benwall9251]

I can't wait to see this thing on the road, will be a beast. And I can already picture Johnny's face on the first drive, beaming.

[@rustynut9uk897]

Love to see your go down the strip together with with the retro power one.... They like your concept very interesting Johnny I listen to your podcast every week for years good luck 🎉

[@rustynut9uk897]

Fast!

[@rustynut9uk897]

Good bye

[@rebekahwest1029]

I can't wait for someone to do this with a montego ... I loved my uncles mg turbo when I was a kid

[@classic_britain]

Oh wow Jonny looks amazing and really close to beeing done!

[@The_Cotswold_Cyclist]

I feel dirty, I've never lusted after an Allegro! Very surprised how good the styling is, all cleaned up and without bumpers... especially in that colour too!

[@csjames69]

Love the seventies sound track and that grainy static film look for the intro.

[@andrewwilson8317]

I was happy enough with the K1100 BMW head on the A series in my Allegro. Was a hoot to thrash around.

[@tomasjones3755]

THAT'S FAB; innuendo intended.. Love the report. Adam's work is amazing, as is Craig's upholstery; par usual

[@robsthedon]

Never has the saying ‘you can’t polish a turd’ been more apt.

[@envoycdx]

Actually lol'd with Adam spinning on the chair in the background waiting for the intro to finish 🤣🤣 really nice work, and I can see this being finished before BOM's Binky at this rate :D

[@ben_jam]

Can''t wait to see this finished, it'll look amazing !!

[@willyd-adv]

I love how you want it to look oem+ which is awesome. If I was building something cool like that I would go with a crazy color like neon pink for the engine bay just to be even more waw when the bonnet pops open. Plus you'll be able to see the engine parts and engineering easier.

[@peterriggall8409]

Awesome Jonny. Love everything you have planned. A mix of high tech. and originality.