The Maxi was launched in Oporto, Portugal, on 24 April 1969, in a blaze of publicity, and was one of the first cars to appear on the BBC's new car programme Wheelbase. Underneath its practical and spacious bodyshell lay an all new front wheel drive chassis interlinked with an innovative five speed manual transmission, the fifth gear being another rarity on family cars in 1969. The 1750 and twin carburettor 1750 HL joined the range in 1971. Its model years run from 1969 to 1980.
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Source Wikipedia: Austin MaxiLead paragraph, Austintier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, Austin
produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981
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produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981
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The Maxi production lines at Cowley were taken over by production of the Triumph Acclaim, which was launched in October 1981
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in Oporto, Portugal, on 24 April 1969
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in Oporto, Portugal, on 24 April 1969
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produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981
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lay an all-new front-wheel drive
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The Austin Maxi is a medium-sized, 5-door hatchback family car
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