Skelton, Sam
Austin Rover: Maestro and Montego
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398102156
- author:
- Skelton, Sam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 16.6 x 16.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Maestro and Montego: A British Leyland Story. Launched in the early 1980s, the Maestro and Montego were designed to help BL regain competitiveness in the volume car market. This book explores their development, from the shared platform that united these two models, to their individual strengths and weaknesses. The Maestro was praised for its roomy design and excellent ergonomics, as well as innovative features like an electronic engine-management system and solid-state dashboard. However, build quality issues soon tarnished its reputation. The Montego, launched in 1984, offered a new S series engine and impressive features such as self-levelling suspension and large boot space. Despite these advantages, both models struggled with reliability concerns. The story of the Maestro and Montego serves as a reminder of British Leyland's challenges in the volume car market during this period.
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