Friday, July 18, 2008
Britain’s crap cars named and shamed
Austin Allegro takes the accolade of worst car ever
The Austin Allegro has been named as the worst British car of all time.
The Allegro received 24 per cent of the vote in a poll by digital motoring magazine, iMotormag.co.uk, beating nine other widely disliked UK manufactured models.
Second in the worst car list was the Morris Ital, followed by the Talbot Sunbeam, the Austin Princess and the Hillman Imp.
The remaining top ten worst models included the Rover 200, Triumph Acclaim, Rover 800, Triumph TR7 and the Morris 1800.
The Allegro, which was also known as the All-Aggro due to its poor build quality and the ability for its rear window to pop out, featured a square steering wheel supposedly making steering easier and providing extra room for the driver's legs.
Mat Watson, editor of iMotormag.co.uk, said: “In the face of superior alternatives from Europe and the Far East, cars like the Austin Allegro were the final nail in the four-wheel coffin for the once dominant British motor industry - the game had moved on.
“The Allegro was full of promise and expectations, but ultimately failed to deliver.”
DATED: 18.07.08
FEED: MT
The Austin Allegro has been named as the worst British car of all time.
The Allegro received 24 per cent of the vote in a poll by digital motoring magazine, iMotormag.co.uk, beating nine other widely disliked UK manufactured models.
Second in the worst car list was the Morris Ital, followed by the Talbot Sunbeam, the Austin Princess and the Hillman Imp.
The remaining top ten worst models included the Rover 200, Triumph Acclaim, Rover 800, Triumph TR7 and the Morris 1800.
The Allegro, which was also known as the All-Aggro due to its poor build quality and the ability for its rear window to pop out, featured a square steering wheel supposedly making steering easier and providing extra room for the driver's legs.
Mat Watson, editor of iMotormag.co.uk, said: “In the face of superior alternatives from Europe and the Far East, cars like the Austin Allegro were the final nail in the four-wheel coffin for the once dominant British motor industry - the game had moved on.
“The Allegro was full of promise and expectations, but ultimately failed to deliver.”
DATED: 18.07.08
FEED: MT
