Rare one owner classic British car barn find discovery

[@66thgatekeeper11]

In 1979 my Dad talked about buying the allegro. I said dad dont do it. He did, we were the laughing stock. I packed a bag and left home, i was 13. Ive never seen my family since.

[@visekual6248]

you leave your house and family just because of a car, it’s kind of overkill. And after all why this car is so bad, I've seen several reviews of this car, and for me it's just a bad economy car, but nothing to be ashamed of, at least you have a car.

[@curmudgeon1933]

@@visekual6248 . Whoosh

[@averagecarguy420]

V.S.K.A bruh have you never heard of sarcasm? It’s so blatantly obvious that I’m seriously worried about your ability to pick up social cues.

[@jasonmeehan1269]

I understand!!!

[@visekual6248]

@@averagecarguy420 Clearly you don't know what sarcasm is, sarcasm must be directed at someone else and usually means the opposite of what was said, that is, if he had written "in 1979 my father bought an Allegro, I loved that car" inside of the right context would be sarcasm, but as a text with no previous or posthumous context it will be misinterpreted as a fact. And by the way i am 90% sure that this story is false, i just used it as an excuse to question why this car is so hated, since i am neither british nor european.

[@majidriaz54]

We care Jonny, that's why we're here. Excellent work, the anticipation and excitement is real.

[@ryanhealy2481]

As is the felling of disappointment whenever an Allegro is seen

[@VauxhallViva1975]

I don't like them either, but I also don't think they were THAT bad as to get crowned the worst car England ever produced. They look sort-of ugly, and the quatro steering wheel was a horrible idea, but other then that.... I have driven one, and I did not think they were that bad a drive, really. But then, I am a British car fanatic, so there are not really any that I DON'T like, at least a little bit! ;)

[@daningram7804]

I've have literally zero interest in Allegros but this is fascinating!

[@hortalissa]

Dan Ingram I didn’t even knew that they existed!

[@Android-vk8yh]

Same here I can't stand the cars but Jonny just makes everything interesting and I do like his mate it was the interest of getting into the shed that was the whole bit of fun I'm just glad he didn't look like there was the inspection pit he was going to fall down that might have been funny or tragic at the same time🤣

[@RaggyJha]

Same!

[@shaunw9270]

Only thing more vile than an Allegro is the Allegro Estate. My brother had one in the mid 80's ,it was extremely ugly , needed the suspension serviced every five minutes and went through engines like wildfire.

[@shaunw9270]

@@hortalissa Where do you live , Mars ? This is possibly the shittiest car we ever made , it's infamous ! If it was nowadays I bet even the Chinese wouldn't want to copy it lol 😂

[@adambeattie7388]

We need to see an update on this!

[@salvofarnia8046]

No rush

[@MegAndJas]

As of July 2021 the DVLA have no record of this car which probably means it’s a) still off the road or b) it’s it’s been re registered.🤷‍♀️

[@KevinClifford-y2b]

I’d really like to see to see it restored and back on the road again 😊

[@pech0rin989]

Has there been any update on this car? Would love to see it again

[@petercarter1019]

Id love to see a follow up

[@samholdsworth420]

Last I heard it was scrapped for quick cash

[@petercarter1019]

After all that work? No way!?

[@PluckinA_Connor]

@@samholdsworth420 Any proof of this? Would like to hear from Jonny or Tim to confirm or deny.

[@oliverdaniels8492]

@@PluckinA_Connor yeah it got scrapped it went about the village

[@Mandrewsmadventures]

The first opening of the garage doors with the vines breaking away, that’s the shit right there. Weirdly thrilling to watch

[@peterhurst]

Tim makes it for me - can't help but share his excitement

[@RichieRouge206]

Mandrews Madventures completely agree! I was so excited

[@linmal2242]

You guys must be sadly lacking in life thrills !

[@Mandrewsmadventures]

@@linmal2242 You're here as well, Lin

[@KeithLeva]

I'm a big fan of cars that aren't everyone's thing and I'm excited to see how this shapes out

[@RMarkNolan]

Me too!

[@iainholburn6724]

If this is going to be restored, can this be a video series in its own right PLEASE?

[@Farlig69]

Yes!

[@davestatham812]

A big fat yes!!!

[@Vwfan]

3 yes’s!!!

[@craigdawson1749]

Congratulations you’re going to be reunited with your son Dave, live across the world. How do you think he’s going to take the news to you getting hitched to a man & has two dads?

[@paulwilson1529]

yes

[@claireheath4803]

I was telling my 87 year old dad all about this video today and what he told me may be of interest to you. He worked for Rover for 30 years and was part of the research team who created this vehicle. In fact, he was the final signature when new builds were signed off. The 1st prototype of the SS was dark racing green and actually had a round steering wheel. It was taken for a test drive by the top boss (I’ll have to clarify the name with my Dad again as to who it was) and he had 2 problems with the vehicle . 1 being the colour and 2 the shape of the steering wheel - he hated it - and said ‘how about a square one’. He then gave my Dad 48 hours to do the rectifying work before my Dad signed the vehicle off, and the rest is history. You learn something new every day !

[@LesD9]

George Turnbull.

[@juststuffinuk9518]

My old man had one and we used to call them all agro back in the day. Mainly because you were always under the bonnet of the thing. Lovely find guys brings back lots of memories. Dad taught me to drive in a Austin Maxi 1750 high line. Top times

[@RustOnWheels]

I soooo want to see the pressure wash video of this! ASMR doesn’t do it for me but cleaning up barn finds is my special place.

[@grahamhalstead476]

If you hit it with a pressure washer it'll fall in bits!

[@CannibalCars]

Couldn’t agree more. Not the full strip, respray and resto stuff; just give it a wash and let us see the age and the rust 😍

[@sithdowell3788]

Rust On Wheels I know what you mean dude 😊

[@ianlainchbury]

Need to see this one when it's restored please :)

[@andrewnorris5415]

Want to see a mini-series, a few episodes of the whole process.

[@nickrgeorge]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite car channels on KZbin. Keep it up Jonny!!

[@erazer1395]

Allthought I have a sweet spot for unusual and forgotten cars, i never heard of the Allegro before, but i definitely like the fact that guy's like you care for cars no one cares for. People like you are the real heroes of the Youngtimer and Oldtimer Community.

[@misterspitfire6564]

There's a guy who lives by me and he has two Allegros - one on the road, and one on the drive. His road car is a Vanden Plas, and I have to say, it's immaculate! When I see it on the go, it's quiet - and looks awesome. It may not be the best car ever, but when I see it, I smile! :)

[@MrAsificare]

Is his name Pike, or Mark?

[@BadlyDubbed]

When looking through the back window of the garage I thought "Oh it's an old Saab" then Jonny chimes in with "Austin Allegro". I'm not sure I've got 29 mins and 18 seconds for an Allegro. ...turns out I do.

[@kevinbrown7219]

Yeah we spent more time watching this video than British Leyland spent designing it!

[@williamarmstrong7199]

I remember talking to a collage professor of mechanical engineering at the time. Apparently the car is essentially an expanded mini, underneath, same thickness of metal same spacing of strengthening ribs just far bigger so it was horribly weak and unstable.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

I thought exact same thing 😂

[@jamesdecross1035]

Thought my early 70s Saab EMS was rare, there are 5 in the country, not 7 in the world.

[@brunster64]

I learnt to drive in an Allegro - it was bright yellow and the year was 1982 By having years of therapy I have almost recovered from the experience

[@scottarnold2107]

Jonny, you're on to a winner. Love this content. Keep it up.

[@frazzleface753]

I love the fact that Tim couldn't sleep because he was so excited over this car. :D

[@ZipperDetailing]

It would be cool to see videos on a regular base to see how it gets completely restored. Barn Find Videos are always great

[@grayfool]

Well, didn't see that coming! You have to love the under dog. This dog is more under than most. See, you've done it again, made a video that turns junk into jewels. Gonna be looking forward to seeing this one progress. Thanks guys, loved it. Please do more of this. Maybe you could call the series Jonny's trunk of junk?

[@killerdove123]

Absolutely loving this format and the content! I have always appreciated Jonny's work on the telly, but I think KZbin has brought out the best in the bloke.

[@IanRossDavies]

When you went around the car, with the sad music, to survey the condition/vandalism, it felt like one of those daytime tv RSPCA adverts... 😢

[@papas7669]

Love this. You could see genuine excitement on Tims face. I was getting excited myself waiting for the doors to be opened lol...

[@chadsimmons6347]

it's a sad state when you can't keep something safe from vandals in your own garage

[@tonypp.7093]

I've always had a soft spot for the Allegro, I've owned several. Can't ever forgive Richard Hammond smashing the hell out of that lovely red series 3 estate. I so prefer videos from real car enthusiasts like Jonny.

[@MrDaveFisher]

TonyP P. I couldn’t agree more.

[@Franksey180]

TonyP. P. one of the reasons I've gone off watching those three ex Top Gear pillocks, ruining cars in their desperation to be still be entertaining and Clarkson's act is a bit of a tired "be outspoken or offend anyone for the sake of it" gag that is a little tedious now. Used to enjoy their epic road trips on the BBC but don't miss them at all now, had their day in my opinion.

[@paulluce2557]

I'm with you on that. Top Gear does very little for proper enthusiasts. Clarkson and his crew just came across as oafs a lot of the time...

[@UKRussellSmith]

Jonny, please, please, please keep us posted on this cars journey. Thanks for a great video 👍

[@rockhills]

I find the grouping of garages more interesting than the car. lol

[@craigdawson1749]

rockhills what’s in the others hey?

[@sheldonv8]

I was thinking that . . Never seen that may abandoned garages together.

[@fastinradfordable]

Yeah, 50 years later

[@berend213]

the "its just like time team" sentence made me incredibly happy. I dont know if it was more popular in Britain but over here i've never met anyone that even knows it

[@tubularap]

I have no feelings for the Allegro, but a barn find and carchealogy episode is just so enjoyable.

[@GBOAF216]

This is just what KZbin needs! Brilliant content Jonny! Looking forward to the next one

[@jbenekeorr]

This channel is just everything I love. More Jonny, more!

[@andrewf4797]

This brought back a lot of memories, my parents had a Leyland brown Vanden Plas Allegro, I never liked it, but everybody else loved the interior and were impressed by the comfort. It was also extremely reliable.

[@linmal2242]

Was that similar to the Austin 'Kimberly' & 'Tasman' produced in Aust in the '70's? I had a Tasman as my 2nd car after the Morrie 1100, and it was like a big Mini and very comfy for the time. It was a good vehicle which I sold to my cousin. He probably wrecked it, no doubt. He was a bit of a loose cannon!

[@andrewf4797]

@@linmal2242 Hi, no, the Kimberley was based on the older Austin 1800. The Allegro was a bit smaller, but they did both use the same suspension system that made them so comfortable

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Jonny, this is the first video I've viewed of your work ,and an apt one, reason being that Grandpa was an employee of H, Austin, and a works driver in of supercharged Austin 7's etc in the 20s and 30s. He retired before the Allegro was designed but did own one, the last vehicle he ever drove. I think he thought it wasn't a bad car, but perhaps that was out of loyalty to the old firm, and you can understand how it gained its reputation. Having watched a lot of Haggerty American barn finds, where the garage door opens to uncover dusty Mustangs, Plymouths , Cadillacs etc, I'd love to see Tom Cotter's reaction on finding an old Allegro under a dustcover...Anyway, Your humour and approach is really a joy to behold ( we Brits know how to not take ourselves too seriously ) and look forward to munching on your other car finds . Many thanks for the laughs

[@DanLTjoe]

This is fantastic! I’ve got a 1975 Series 1 Allegro but its the base model 1098cc DL in brazil metallic ☺️Shabby paintwork but its on the road!

[@Daniel-lv8ze]

Look at those unopened garages! What might be in some of those is so exciting to think about.

[@r1273m]

What might be in some of those is so exciting to think about. Or *WHO* might be in some of those garages!

[@TheDeviantgeezer]

r1273m more allegros, marinas etc🙂

[@48sydney]

It would have been interesting if they had put a prop skeleton in the driver seat, as if the owner was still in it. That would have been a laugh.

[@ThisIsNotASim]

When I was a small, some 45 years ago, we travelled to the south of france towing a trailer in a purple allegro more than once. Cool find Jonny!

[@Earlywinters09]

Absolutely love this auto archeology :-)

[@fiatstilo3]

This is comfortably the best car related KZbin channel. I just don’t want each video to end. Fantastic stuff.

[@stangmatt66]

Tim’s excitement is palpable. Congrats!

[@CCGR-2024]

I liked this video and I hope you keep us updated on his progress and it see’s the road again, Cheers!

[@Anthony-vm1jc]

There's about 25 of my car left in uk full stop 😂it's on my drive and no one cares except me

[@_andytang_]

I don't care, but I love that you two do! A very compelling watch. Keep up the great work!

[@DGT73]

I fitted and Allegro engine into my old mini back in the day, used a gallon of oil/week and spat flames from the exhaust when you came off the throttle👍

[@IchibanMoto]

so awesome. we never got fun cars like this

[@peterlewis3540]

Thank GOD, total rust bucket, even by 1970s standards

[@therickpound]

You missed nothing honestly, maxi, princess, ambassador and the Morris ital....all to be avoided.

[@kitshicker9591]

These were terrible when they came out and they're terrible now

[@richardjones8699]

Absolutely dreadful piece of crap. You missed nothing.

[@martinleech6659]

I loved those 1750SS Allegros. Lovely to see one has survived. They were the natural progression from the Austin 1300GT which I also adored in my teenage years! I must have had a strange upbringing 😂

[@howardlake6178]

You're not wrong about a strange upbringing 😂😂😂

[@betaman7988]

That was excellent. I’d love to see more of these not a barn find videos- especially for quite mundane yet rare cars!

[@djwozzawoz]

My mate had a beige Allegro back in the late 80's. We used to smoke spliffs in it in car parks around West Wales and listen to Led Zep & Thin Lizzy...Good (High) Times...

[@hathaway.1166]

Wozza Woz This guy could make the worst car sounds interesting

[@tony_25or6to4]

👍 for the story, not the car.

[@TonyCastley]

Love these videos, I just love the genuine enthusaism.

[@the_bearded_wonder]

This video really made my day! My late Father had an Allegro 2 door estate, it was light blue but had slight signs of paint age on every panel and my fondest memory was coming home from my Grans one night, taking the corner into our street and Dad clipped the curb and the whole hub section collapsed and the car buried itself about 3 inches into the road.. thanks for posting this video 👍

[@Navin.R.Johnson]

I've found my new favorite car show. I, for one, love a good old workhorse of a car. Keep them coming Johnny!

[@AntCooke]

This is absolutely top notch content! I can’t wait to see more of the SS as it progresses. More like this please!

[@siviter]

Got to 1:53 and decided this is too good to watch while getting ready for work. I will be back with my full attention, tea and a packet of biscuits.

[@minus148]

Liam Siviter,,,, tea and a pack of ham and cheese sandwiches sounds more like it..

[@olik136]

the fact that the owner is worried about the lock really cracks me up...

[@thephilpott2194]

Yet when you hear about it, you know exactly what sort of person you are dealing with. It's a bit sad, really. You can also guarantee that 20 or 30 other people have tried to buy the car over the years, but no, he would rather just let it rot away than let someone else enjoy it. Seen this a hundred times.

[@pd4165]

35 year old padlocks have their own market. It's got to be worth at least.......£2

[@I_cant_remember_my_name]

I love Allegros. This video is awesome. 800k views suggests people definitely care. This car needs to be restored!

[@rickykent4543]

Austin Allagro, absolute classic, good to see this saved.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Hahahaha thats funny

[@video99couk]

It certainly looks fairly solid, definitely worth saving. Myself, I drive a 1972 Avenger, it's also a fairly unloved model but I think they look great and the handling is spot on.

[@andrewandlm]

We need updates on this. Really want a cleaning vid

[@chrismckay8349]

I love the garage find videos Especially when you keep the car a secret Hi from New Zealand

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

Kia ora Chris.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

I'm a stray in the U.S. & have a bunch of American iron but enjoy the hunt like this channel does.

[@SuperMadpom]

NZ must have lots of barn finds and relatively rust free. As proof I've even seen a Fiat X19 driving around Wellington almost unheard of in the UK.

[@W1DO]

@@SuperMadpom I have a rust free 94 honda in in NZ, I left a mazda mx3 V6 in the UK for a decade or so , but it's so rusty now it will never move again, I has a 88 Peugeot 309 gti too that had one tiny bit of rust in the roof (fixed)

[@rustybearden1800]

Jonny, this is why I love your channel - you really have outdone yourself this time - MERRY CHRIMBLE!

[@richardeblack]

I had a 1980 1100 Allegro which I clocked up 180,000 trouble free miles in. No work on the engine and it still did 50mpg and 1000miles to the pint. It was really comfortable and roomy with good boot space and the suspension was brilliant. I did several runs to Scotland in it. Loved it. Scrapped it in the end as I got another car and couldn't give it away. No rust very reliable. It broke my heart to scrap it. Don't get the bad reputation.

[@livingthroughtv]

Would gladly watch many more of these! Great work on the channel invigoration, Johnny!

[@dangurney8107]

Looked like the foliage was the only thing holding that garage up! Also: love Jonny's pristine 'workboots' 🙂 Another great vid, looking forward to the follow up!

[@Omega30t2RG]

I was expecting them to find the owner still in the drivers seat,waiting for the feeling of embarrassment to pass?

[@stuartd9741]

You win the internet today lol!

[@craigdawson1749]

He was still sitting in it, the smell of cash & reality of the current year, he ran off down the road laughing & cheering “I’m free I’m finally free”!

[@michaeljones1475]

@@craigdawson1749 And he got his garage cleared of all that horrible Ivy for nothing. I can't stand the plant and can't understand why some people have it growing all over their house's. Parasite!!!

[@fillman86]

I don't care about digging out old cars, but I like people being truly passionate

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I've seen for a while! MOAR stuff like this.

[@jamiefly]

I've a left door mirror from an Allegro I use for shaving... Only part of the car that was still working...

[@markfiges999]

Old joke ;- Punter ''Have you got a door mirror for an Allegro?'' Parts man ''I'm not so sure that's a fair swap.''

[@ScotiaDiesel]

What a thoroughly enjoyable watch! Going it alone must've been a big gamble for you, but we believe in you! Keep up the great work Jonny! :)

[@djc1402]

The very first car I owned when I was 18, before I passed my driving test, was an Alegro with a quartic steering wheel and I LOVED it. I paid £100 for it in 1984. The temperature gauge didn't work, the idler gear was chewing through the gearbox casing and the back seat springs had broken. I had it about 6 months and then the cooling system had a leak but I didn't realise because the temperature gauge was broken so the engine overheated and blew the head gasket

[@wts7759]

Ha fantastic vid...brings back memories of a Morris Marina my Dad had in the 80s..i remember him cursing the rust and saying it must have been parked in the sea🤣

[@neilsweetman7768]

Hi from Brisbane Australia . Never heard of an Allegro but I can understand the excitement and anticipation involved in finding and acquiring a car like this . Well done guys . Very captivating . Thanks

[@davecorke9092]

The winter of 1984 I used my Dad's mustard yellow vandal plas estate with added yellow velour interior to get to work in when it snowed, I made it in no one else did, ever since then I've had a soft spot for the Alegro. It's just proper old school car, PS if you ever want to use the choke you'll need a clothes peg to hold it out :0)

[@byronclarkson9447]

Did they do the vanden plas as an estate?

[@davecorke9092]

@@byronclarkson9447 yep it had a very ugly grill I seem to remember. I think it was a 1977 reg

[@leytonthomas2043]

Keep 'em coming Jonny, fantastic!

[@stemcleeds]

Brilliant. Excited to see more like this and it's progress. Cheers Jonny

[@Equinoxliveson]

I own the wide garage you pointed to , at the time you was there I would have had either a 1989 Porsche 911 in side or my mint fully restored 1970 T2 in it . If you don’t believe me ask Richard Brooks haha

[@boboshop55]

Brilliant! When those doors opened, it took my breath away.

[@jackfadell]

Love this episode. Love your new logo too. It's all so good.

[@jfro5867]

Not every case this stands up but I do believe cars often choose/find owners too. There's something quite magical about stuff like this.

[@Jase1nthepLace]

This car was made for him especially, The number plate even spells out 7IM

[@MrHardCore2Quad]

Came to look for this exact comment. Here, have a thumb's up.

[@1963TOMB]

Registered in Lincolnshire

[@stever1053]

You have just brought back a lot of painful memories, yes, I had an Allegro.

[@ZodbieMan]

The filmography of this channel is very well done!

[@juppyzilla]

Yeah like this type of video! wanna see more! Hey from South Korea!

[@Frombie_01]

Amazing that there is someone else in the ROK that watches Carpervert. G'day from Yeosu.... :)

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@Frombie_01 Everyone is staying indoors at the mo and watching KZbin? With coronavirus?

[@Frombie_01]

@@andrewnorris5415 I don't live in the epicentre of the outbreak here. Where I am people are being sensible and not going out unecessarily and mostly wearing masks when they do. I also think that under the circumstances, the authorities here are doing a good job of containing the virus, as well as keeping people informed.

[@phillipbateman2284]

It's like coming across a public toilet that hasn't been flushed.

[@metalmicky]

Yes ...they’re alright.......if you like crap. !!!

[@craigdawson1749]

Hopefully you wiped it off so next bloke didn’t have to sit in it, shoot off in a tissue next time!🤣

[@markmccomish7864]

phillip bateman Literally the funniest comment ever made on KZbin lmao 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dprice74dp]

I've stopped the notifications for Fully Charged as you've left. But I'm subbed here and will continue to watch you. Ev's are good but dull. Keep up with what you're doing, cos it bloody great!!

[@romanoguttadauro9563]

What a great video guys, I'm smiling all the way back to 1974. She's screaming "Hello World I'm Alive" Sunlight Ahh Cheers Tim, enjoy its gone to the rightful new 2nd owner.

[@david.4445]

Hi lads, I go back to being an apprentice at a Ford dealership at the time of the Allegro launch. There was quiet a friendly ish rivalry between apprentices at college over the various car manufacturers. BMC if I remember rightly received the worse abuse, sad but square steering wheels really didn’t help! Well as to you and this incredible find. You’ve epitomised the love and passion that only men can probably have for such cars (respect for any ladies that have a similar feeling) especially the anticipation and excitement that stops you sleeping. Well done and good luck with the project.

[@poehaaa4642]

These barn finds deserve regular updates! How is she doing?

[@simonhaycocks]

As soon as you mentioned Equipe i all of a sudden remembered my dad who was a car dealer buying one! We went to a funeral in it and the bonnet flew open smashing the windscreen 😄 It was repaired and my aunt bought it off him. Racing silver i seem to recall 🤔

[@sailing_raptor]

I can remember my Dad coming home from work with a 'New Austin Allegro' brochure, when they were first released, complete with square steering wheel. At that time he was earning a fortune but was so tight, he was driving a British Racing Green, 3 door Simca 1100. In the end, he opted for a white, 2 door, 1100cc FIAT 128 (reg: OBH 552L), with red interior. All three of these cars were an immense disappointment to a kid who was obsessed with cars. However, I suppose the fact that we also had a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (reg: CNF 191C), which had been changed to GTA spec, with aluminium wings, bonnet etc and twin side draught Weber carbs, with horns, made up for the general air of disillusionment.

[@johnchurch4705]

Jack Coulter Fiat 128s are cool 😎 and great drivers cars, I had 3 128 3p’s.

[@sailing_raptor]

@@johnchurch4705 1100cc 128s were mundane. A few years later, we had a 1300cc 128 coupé, which was a pocket rocket. It had the same engine, carb, gearbox etc as the 1300cc X-1/9.

[@johnchurch4705]

Jack Coulter your right about the 1300 coupe and 3p. They were pocket rockets and quick 0-60.

[@Apprentice_life]

I drove an SS, in its day it weren’t bad, handling was bouncy lol.. but an all round Leyland Porsche lol thanks guys for another excellent show

[@MichaelSchgowiz]

Yep, here in the US, we had the AMC Pacer, the Ford Pinto... I have fond memories of our "hate you" cars that I rode in during the 70s. This was a great look into a bit of UK auto history that I would have had no clue about. Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for updates. I'm a sucker for these sorts of stories.

[@370DatsunZed]

What’s the status of this car now? Is it being brought back to life? Love this barn find stuff...thank you.

[@MD-zo7cl]

Really? JUNK!

[@stephenjohnbetts1058]

Great video Jonny, Just makes you wonder what else is still out there waiting to be discovered.

[@michaelhalsall5684]

I love these quirky BL cars that were never sold here in Australia. The Allegro had a bloated look about it which didn't help sales but nowadays it has given it cult following. BMC built some strange looking cars, like the Austin 1800, which were sold in the thousands here. I agree with your comment about the Vanden Plas version of the Allegro, it looked an Allegro with a Bentley grille grafted on to it!

[@dougreddy4904]

Thank heavens they were never sold in Australia !!

[@richardlove4287]

Had a 1750 super van den plas that I bought as a run around for £50 in 1987, velour seats...ALL the mod cons. Ran it for 18 months until I emigrated to Australia.....best fun car I’ve ever had, (and I have had a few). Didn’t give a shit about it, drove it everywhere, over anything.....it never missed a beat. Magic stuff! Good luck fellas.

[@danielgould6288]

I love the design of the interior and colour. I think it looks better than any other Leyland vehicle I've seen. Great find. What a shame someone broke in and stole parts as well as damaging it in the process. Great video.

[@findafixing]

Great find, great video! Please ask Tim if he'd drop by FindaFixing and share any original details on the nuts and bolts of his rebuild

[@BunnetGuy]

Loved this, annoyed it took me so long to come across it, would love more too

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Very cool, I care! I'd love to see more of this car as its restored.

[@GT380man]

I think this is the first “barn find” where “finding the barn” was the first order of business.

[@DDLNX]

Hated the Allegro but this brough back memories of my grandfather blasting down the street from School in his blue on blue 1750 Maxi with me and two mates in the back sliding about on the vinyl. ❤️❤️