# Austin Freeway > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Austin_Freeway > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Austin_Freeway.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Freeway > Source revision: 1346745059 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Australian car model Motor vehicle Austin Freeway Austin Freeway Sedan Overview Manufacturer BMC Australia Also called Morris Freeway (New Zealand)[1] Production 1962–1965 [2] Assembly Australia Body and chassis Body style 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout FR Related Austin A60 Cambridge Wolseley 24/80[2] Powertrain Engine 2,433 cc I6 Transmission 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic Chronology Successor Austin 1800 (ADO17) The **Austin Freeway** is an [automobile](/source/Automobile) which was developed by [BMC Australia](/source/British_Motor_Corporation_(Australia)), based on the British [Austin A60 Cambridge](/source/Austin_A60_Cambridge). Introduced in 1962, it was marketed under the [Austin](/source/Austin_Motor_Company) name in both four-door [sedan](/source/Sedan_(car)) and five-door [station wagon](/source/Station_wagon) [body styles](/source/Car_body_style). Using the locally built 2433 cc six-cylinder "Blue Streak" engine, it represented the first attempt by BMC to challenge the dominant [Holden](/source/Holden) and [Ford Falcon](/source/Ford_Falcon_(Australia)) models in the lucrative six-cylinder family car class with a locally developed vehicle. The engine was a direct development of the [company's](/source/British_Motor_Corporation) [1622cc B-series unit](/source/BMC_B-Series_engine), cylinder dimensions in the six-cylinder unit being identical to those of its four-cylinder counterpart. An upmarket variant, the [Wolseley 24/80](/source/Wolseley_24%2F80) sedan was also offered.[2] Although more expensive than its opposition, the Freeway was well equipped by contemporary standards, offering features such as windscreen washers and a fresh air heater/demister. The sedan combined a new full-width grille with the rear-end styling of the British [MG Magnette](/source/MG_Magnette) and [Riley 4](/source/Riley_4) models.[3] The station wagon utilised the [Austin A60 Cambridge](/source/Austin_A60_Cambridge) rear-end styling.[3] 3,090 units were sold in its first year but volumes fell well short of those of its [Holden](/source/Holden) and [Ford Falcon](/source/Ford_Falcon_(Australia)) rivals and of the much more powerful six-cylinder [Chrysler Valiant](/source/Chrysler_Valiant), introduced in Australia earlier the same year. The original Freeway (designated ADO40) was replaced by the Freeway Mk II (YDO3) [4] in October 1964.[3] The revised model featured a more powerful engine, power brakes, improved rear suspension and improved seating.[3] Declining sales saw the Freeway discontinued in 1965 [2] with production ceasing in September of that year after approximately 27,000 cars had been built.[1] The Freeway was replaced by the [Austin 1800](/source/Austin_1800)[3] with Australian production commencing in 1966.[4] - Austin Freeway Sedan - Austin Freeway Mk II Sedan - Austin Freeway Station Wagon - Austin Freeway Station Wagon ## New Zealand market The Freeway was marketed in [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand) as both the Austin Freeway and the Morris Freeway, allowing the separate Austin and Morris dealerships in that country to sell the model.[1] The Freeway name was subsequently used on the New Zealand market for the [BMC ADO17](/source/BMC_ADO17),[5] (with the BMC brand instead of Austin or Morris this time around). - 1967 BMC Freeway - 1967 BMC Freeway ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-bluestreaksix_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-bluestreaksix_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-bluestreaksix_1-2) [The Morris Freeway, www.bluestreaksix.com](http://www.bluestreaksix.com/history.htm) Retrieved on 10 November 2012 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AussieCars_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AussieCars_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-AussieCars_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-AussieCars_2-3) Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 84 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Kenwright_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Kenwright_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Kenwright_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Kenwright_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Kenwright_3-4) [Joe Kenwright, BMC's last stand: Aussie Originals, www.tradeuniquecars.com.au](https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/feature-cars/1203/aussie-originals-bmcs-last-stand) Retrieved 29 January 2017 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Building_Cars_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Building_Cars_4-1) Building Cars In Australia, BMC-Leyland Australia Heritage Group, 2012, pages 214-215 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Also known as : BMC 1800/2200, www.aronline.co.uk](http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/the-cars/bmc-18002200/also-known-as-bmc-18002200/) Retrieved on 10 November 2012 ## External links - [The Austin Freeway and Wolseley 24/80](https://web.archive.org/web/20081205033022/http://www.users.bigpond.com/jimjarron/24_80_freeway.html) Retrieved on 8 May 2009 v t e British Motor Corporation cars, 1952–1966 Austin Austin-Healey MG Morris Princess Riley Vanden Plas Wolseley Austin Sheerline Princess A40 A40 Sports A70 Hereford Cambridge Westminster A30 A35 Metropolitan Gipsy A40 Farina Seven Mini Mini Moke 1100 1800 Lancer Freeway J40 Austin-Healey 100 3000 Sprite MG YB Magnette TD & TF Midget MGA MGB Midget 1100 Morris Minor Morris Oxford MO Morris Oxford Series II Morris Oxford Series III Morris Oxford Farina Cowley Six MS Isis Mini 850 Mini Moke 1100 1800 Marshal Major Princess Limousine IV 3-litre Riley 1½ Litre 2½ Litre Pathfinder 2.6 1.5 4/68 and 4/72 Elf Kestrel Vanden Plas Princess Limousine Princess 3-litre Princess 4-litre "R" Princess 1100 Wolseley 4/50 6/80 4/44 6/90 15/50 15/60 1500 16/60 6/99 6/110 24/80 Hornet 1100 18/85 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Austin Freeway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Freeway) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Freeway?action=history)). 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