Austin Ranger???

[Red Mist]

Never seen one of these before, but after a quick Google search I've learned something new!

Anybody know about them?

This is a UK reg model for sale not too far from me.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for ... ap/5961354

[surfblue63]

A bit of info here

http://www.ado16.info/ranger.shtml

[mk1]

Yup, The Ranger was 1100 / 1300 based as opposed to Mini based.

Don't really know much else though.

M

[minitravellerman]

I remember going to look at one about 10 years ago or so (IIRC it was near Ballymena / Ballymoney).

It was a 6 wheel version and was in very poor condition, but had Morris 1300GT (was registered as a Morris IIRC) running gear, full dash, wheels and Dunlop-style hubcaps - the whole shebang.

Kinda wish I'd bought it, but at the time I was looking for a Mini Cooper and not a kitcar.

[slowboy]

there is one here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Ranger ... 27da848756

[Andrew1967]

Someone I know here in Norfolk has one (or did the last time I spoke to him).

I think its all in bit though

[AustinSuperSeven]

I've got a Ranger red one also registered in 1965 but as a MG 1100.
Had it on the road and was fantastic to drive but dreadful in the rain!
Chassis frame is made from 1 inch box and arc welded together!
Fibre glass body which hairline cracks everywhere.
Very quick with a 1275 unit in it but you will have to make up an engine steady!
Go for it and have some fun

[Simon776]

There used to be (about thirty years ago) one of these in Rugby with 12" Rosepetals on it!

[davidnutland]

One of these horrors used to pass my school bus stop every day, the floppy doors were a problem as they would fall of and then get run over by the following cars, another shinning example of Britain's shed engineering