Austin 1800

The story

Issigonis scaled up his front-wheel-drive idea once more to make a big family car. It had a vast cabin and an immensely stiff body. It won European Car of the Year for 1965 but never sold as well as hoped.

Inside

Limousine legroom, a full-width parcel shelf instead of a dashboard and a handbrake that sprouts from under it like an umbrella handle.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 1964

BBC2 went on air, Top of the Pops began and the Beatles conquered America.

Best-selling single of 1964: Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles

Before you buy a 1960s car

• Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
• Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
• Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

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See the real thing

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