1981 Austin Allegro HLS 1 5 OHC Twin Carb 5 SPD Manual Sporty British Compact in NSW

1981 AUSTIN ALLEGRO HLS SERIES 3. 1. 5L OHC TWIN-CARB 5-SPEED

Top-of-the-line version of one of the UK's quirkiest cars! Now described as “Cute” with a strong enthusiast cult following who agree!

The HLS was the “fast” version & the twin-carbs & 5-spd box do make it much more responsive than the base models. It is unusual in having twin headlights & spot lamps – few Allegro's had these. It has the E-Series motor & hydrogas suspension (a development of the old Hydrolastic). With black cloth seats it was classed as luxurious in its day.

And it is now very rare. According to the website “How Many Left” there are only 17 HLS models remaining in the UK!

Only 29. 70 MILES from new. This is a very original example with long-term ownership covering the last 28 years: 12+ years in my possession. 16 years with the previous family.

FULL RESTORATION REQUIRED. Look beyond the terrifying appearance & look at the potential. While there is extensive rust to most external surfaces. almost all the required panels are supplied within the price (see list below).

BODYWORK:

In anticipation of doing a restoration. I purchased the following NEW & USED panels:

Boot Lid NEW

Both Rear Doors NEW

Both Front Doors USED & RUST-FREE

Left Front Guard NEW

There is $1100 cost in these alone (& you would have to import them from the UK). They are all included in the price.

What is STILL NEEDED:

Fuel Tank

Exhaust System

Gear Stick (linkage is there)

Windscreen (present one is cracked)

Potentially outer sill replacements (presently covered in plastic mouldings)

What DOES NOT need attention: the front suspension towers. boot floor. rear wheel arches. Look at the photos – they are in excellent condition.

The Orange/Red colour is a classic 1970s hue & after the bodywork it will NEED a respray as the original paintwork is flat & weathered.

The INTERIOR is excellent. all seats & dash are undamaged or cracked. though the carpet has faded. Only the rear shelf needs recovering. It comes with Boot Mat. Jack & Tool Bag.

MECHANICALS: Engine TURNS but has not been started due to lack of fuel tank & exhaust.

SUMMARY:

A great restoration project for a British car enthusiast – an iconic car from the UK motoring scene of the 1970s & 80s. Everybody knew someone (father. uncle. friend) who owned one. yet 30+ years later they are almost extinct! With UK freight costing $3000 alone. before import fees & GST. and without the additional expense of the panels. you are buying well below replacement cost.

I purchased the car in late 2003 & privately imported it into Australia. At time of my purchase it had not been driven for 4 years & hasn't been driven since. At over 30 years of age. compliance & registration in any state is straight forward. A copy of the FORS import permit will be provided. I am now retired & have other projects to keep me occupied so I will never get around to this one – hence the sale.

Please note where it is – Crookwell NSW which is 45 klms west of Goulburn. which in turn is 2 ½ hours south of Sydney. Clearly it is not registered or drivable so you will need either a trailer or transporter to collect. plus there are the new panels – most of which WILL NOT FIT inside the car. Please consider this before bidding. I can give some advice on carriers.

The usual Ebay rules apply. you are bidding to buy. not to inspect. change your mind or haggle over price. Payment only by electronic transfer or cash please. NO Paypal or other methods.

I am a long-term Ebayer with extensive & positive feedback – 16 years – when there was only an Ebay US site!

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