The Austin Princess was a bold "wedge-shaped" executive car from British Leyland that aimed to be a futuristic alternative to the traditional Ford Cortina. Despite its polarizing reputation, it remains a cult classic for its unique design and advanced engineering. The Wedge: A Design Before Its Time
: Scans of period reviews and marketing materials that highlight how the car was marketed as "The Car That Has It All" before it became known as the "Wedge of Despair". The Legacy of a Survivor Austinprincess.rar
: Its transverse engine and front-wheel-drive layout gave it a significantly larger cabin than rivals. The Austin Princess was a bold "wedge-shaped" executive
The car is most famous for its extreme "wedge" silhouette, designed by . At a time when competitors were mostly boxy three-box sedans, the Princess featured: The Legacy of a Survivor : Its transverse
Because British Leyland struggled with build quality and management issues, much of the original documentation was lost or remained in private collections. Digital archives like "Austinprincess.rar" often serve as the "Bible" for enthusiasts trying to restore these rare survivors, providing:
: A steeply raked hood and a fastback-style rear (though it was a sedan, not a hatchback).
Princess 2 - the 70s classic car time forgot! (Austin Princess/Wedge)