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British Motor Austin Freeway

wagon ·

The Austin Freeway is an automobile which was developed by BMC Australia, based on the British Austin A60 Cambridge. Introduced in 1962, it was marketed under the Austin name in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles. Using the locally built 2433 cc six-cylinder "Blue Streak" engine, it represented the first attempt by BMC to challenge the dominant Holden and Ford Falcon models in the lucrative six-cylinder family car class with a locally developed vehicle. The engine was a direct development of the company's 1622cc B-series unit, cylinder dimensions in the six-cylinder unit being identical to those of its four-cylinder counterpart. An upmarket variant, the Wolseley 24/80 sedan was also offered. Although more expensive than its opposition, the Freeway was well equip…

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About the British Motor Austin Freeway

Body type: wagon · segment WAGON-C
Transmission: 3-speed manual, 3-speed automatic

Overview

The British Motor Austin Freeway is a wagon.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the British Motor Austin Freeway?

The British Motor Austin Freeway is a wagon, classified in segment WAGON-C.

Does the British Motor Austin Freeway have any recalls?

We currently have no U.S. NHTSA recall campaigns on record for the British Motor Austin Freeway, but always check official sources for the latest safety information.