British Leyland Princess

sedan ·

The Princess is a large family car produced in the United Kingdom by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1975 until 1981 (1982 in New Zealand). The car inherited a front-wheel drive / transverse engine configuration from its predecessr, the Austin/Morris 1800 range. This was still unusual in Europe for family cars of this type and gave the Princess a cabin space advantage when compared with similarly sized cars from competing manufacturers. The car, which had the design code ADO71, was originally marketed as the Austin / Morris / Wolseley 18–22 series. Ahead of the October 1975 London Motor Show the range was rebranded "Princess". This was effectively a new marque created by British Leyland, although the "Princess" name had previously been used for the Austin Princess limous…

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About the British Leyland Princess

Body type
sedan · segment C
Transmission
4-speed manual all-synchromesh, 3-speed automatic

Overview

The British Leyland Princess is a sedan.

Trim-level specifications for the British Leyland Princess aren't listed yet. See the overview above, or browse more British Leyland models.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the British Leyland Princess?

The British Leyland Princess is a sedan, classified in segment C.

Does the British Leyland Princess have any recalls?

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