Editing Austin Maxi (section)

==Timeline==
[[File:Austin Maxi early version.jpg|thumb|Austin Maxi "cable-change"]]
[[File:Austin Maxi 1750 1973.jpg|thumb|Austin Maxi 1750 (LHD)]]
[[File:Auston Maxi 2 - rear - October 2007 - Ilkley.jpg|thumb|Rear end of the 1980 Maxi 2 L]]
[[File:Austin Maxi 2 HL (cropped to 16 9).jpg|thumb|Maxi 2 HL]]
*May 1969: Introduction of the Austin Maxi 1500 5-door hatchback with transversely-mounted 1485 cc E Series engine and 5-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels, independent suspension with hydrolastic shock absorbers (often referred to as the "cable-change" models).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?lm10storyf.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718115310/http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?lm10storyf.htm |url-status = dead|archive-date=2012-07-18 |title=The best of the British car industry |publisher=AROnline |access-date=2012-04-08 }}</ref>
*October 1970: Revisions: redesigned front grille with centre badge, bodyside strips, gearchange rods (instead of cables), better sound insulation, new seat facings, all-new veneered wood dash design and smaller steering wheel. Introduction of the Austin Maxi 1750 with larger 1748 cc engine and revisions as for Maxi 1500. Assembly by [[Industrija motornih vozil|IMV]] in [[Yugoslavia]] also commenced in 1970.<ref>{{cite web | title = Yugoslav 1100s | last = Adams | first = Keith | url = http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/2011/10/02/around-the-world-yugoslavia/ | publisher = AROnline | date = 2011-10-02 }}</ref>
*1971: [[Alternator]] fitted to all UK models, revised direction indicator circuit, matt finish wood dash, plastic engine shield now black instead of cream. 1750 now has its own gold/yellow chequered grill badge.
*1972: Introduction of the Austin Maxi 1750 HL, with twin SU HS6 carburettor version of the 1748 cc engine, which gave a higher output of {{convert|91|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5250 rpm. Other additional features for the HL were 165 x 13 radial ply tyres, black grille with chrome upper and lower strips and red "HL" motif, red chequered front badge, front bumper under-riders, chrome exhaust trim, black rimmed hub caps, body coloured mouldings along the sides and rear, electric windscreen washers, 3-spoke alloy steering wheel with leather-bound rim, padded vinyl dashboard, dipping rear view mirror, vanity mirror on passenger sun visor, front door pockets, simulated wooden gear knob and brushed nylon upholstery.
*1973: Hazard flashers introduced on UK models. In common with the Austin/Morris 1800, body changes to the Maxi simplify production and reduce costs (the A posts are no longer lead loaded).
*1974: Optional 4-speed automatic transmission available on 1750 and (from May 1979) 1750 HL.
*1975: Fuel tank enlarged, revisions to the rear squab bed adaption facility. All models now feature cigar lighter and heated rear window as standard.
*1976: All export LHD models now designated "Maxi HL" with specification similar to UK 1750 HL but without twin carburettor or three-spoke alloy steering wheel.
*1977: Austin name officially dropped<ref name=austinmemories>[http://www.austinmemories.com/styled-4/index.html History of the Company, www.austinmemories.com] Retrieved on 26 October 2017</ref> by BL under recommendation by the Ryder Report. Model now officially designated "Maxi".<ref name=austinmemories/><ref>[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7a/ae/c9/7aaec9541f62a18c7e3ef40bc0135415.jpg Maxi advertisement, www.pinterest.co.uk] Retrieved 26 October 2017</ref> The only noticeable difference was the rear tailgate badge along with the handbooks, so general public and dealers unofficially still called it the same name. Dual circuit brakes now fitted to UK spec cars.
*1978: All models now have Hydragas suspension instead of the Hydrolastic system which required a revised front subframe, and all models now feature electric windscreen washers. The HL loses its three-spoke steering wheel and a walnut finish dash replaces its padded dash.
*May 1979: Introduction of the Maxi 1750 HLS with walnut dash and twin carburettor {{convert|91|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} engine previously restricted to the HL (the HL now with the single carburettor and wood dash). All models now feature the same copper-coloured front grill badge, black wipers and door mirrors, the rear tailgate badge is now below the trim line, also revised illuminated switches, cigar lighter and revised windscreen wiper control instrumentation. The 1500/1750 now have 'Marle' fabric seat facings replacing the previous PVC "basketweave" leatherette. Single rear fog-light now fitted across the range.
*Dec 1979: Maxi 1500 discontinued.
*Aug 1980: Introduction of the Maxi 2 range in 1750 L, 1750 HL and 1750 HLS variants. All models feature revisions including new bumpers incorporating indicators (front) and reversing lights (rear), new side repeaters, full cover plastic wheel trims and broader side moulding inserts. Inside the instrument bezels are now in matt black, the switchgear is again revised, the headlight switch is now on the steering column and there is a choke warning light. The L replaced the previous Base model and added LM/MW push button radio, nylon trim, door bins, laminated windscreen and walnut veneer dashboard. The HL gained intermittent screen wipe, velour seats, tinted glass and extra sound insulation. The HLS gained a burr walnut veneer dashboard. However, LHD export Maxi 2s were still referred to as 'Austin' Maxis in sales literature, only one version being available, the single carburettor HL, though unlike the UK spec cars it did not feature a radio as standard.
*1981: Chrome bumpers replaced by matt black.
[[File:Very last Austin Maxi LOV 476X.jpg|thumb|The last Maxi, LOV 476X]]
*July 1981: Last Maxi 2 rolls off production line, its place at [[Plant Oxford|Cowley]] taken by the new [[Triumph Acclaim]]. The last Maxi, a champagne L model, is now owned by the [[British Motor Museum]], Gaydon.
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