The BMC 1800 'Landcrab' is Flawed Genius

The first 1000 people to follow the link will get a one-month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/twincam08221 The ADO17, known as the Austin/Morris 1800/2200 or Wolseley 18/85 or Six, is one of the all-time missed opportunities. Masterminded by Sir Alec Issigonis, famous for the Mini, the Landcrab combined unrivalled practicality with ultimate ride quality and agility, thanks to a transverse engine, front-drive layout, Hydrolastic suspension, and an incredibly sturdy body, putting it decades ahead mechanically. But thanks to a lack of desirability, this was a Great British Failure. Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/twincam/ Would you like your car to be in a video? If so, contact me via the links below! Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincam_vids/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ed_Westby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincam_vids Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twincamvids 00:00 Introduction 00:39 BMC: A History 01:06 Issigonis' Front-Drive Revolution 02:26 Advertisement 04:16 The Farina Saloons 05:39 Transverse Engine 06:59 Hydrolastic Suspension 11:41 Exceptional Packaging 15:15 Solid, Rugged Engineering 16:37 Handling and Steering 19:13 Landcrab Proportions 20:35 Austin, Morris, and Wolseley 21:08 Styling 22:47 The Cortina Conundrum 24:08 Engines 28:40 Self-Inflicted Wounds 30:10 An Ergonomic Nightmare 32:33 Showroom Undesirability 34:35 An Unforced Failure 35:57 Conclusion