What was the last Austin car made?
Rachel Davis
Updated on January 11, 2026
The last Austin-badged Montego was built in 1987 but Steve has a personal interest in keeping Longbridge’s heritage alive. He worked at the plant for six years from 1986 and his parents were also employed there. He rescued the 1976 GT Clubman, which has 11 miles on the clock, from a tunnel at the site last November.
Who owns Austin brand?
Austin Motor Company
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Longbridge, Birmingham, England, UK |
| Key people | Herbert Austin, founder |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Parent | (British Motor Company, British Leyland, Austin Rover, Rover Group) Now Nanjing Motor Corporation |
What is a Morris Minor?
The Morris Minor is a British economy family car that made its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. It was the first British car to sell over a million units, and is considered a classic example of automotive design, as well as typifying “Englishness”.
Who was the owner of the Austin Motor Company?
The Austin Motor Company Limited was a British manufacturer of motor vehicles. Founded by Herbert Austin in 1905 ownership was merged with Morris Motors Limited in 1952 in a new holding company, The British Motor Corporation Limited, where Austin, like Morris, kept its separate identity. The marque Austin was used until 1987.
When did Herbert Austin make his first car?
His first cars were three wheel motorized tricycles which were sold under the Wolseley name. In 1905 Herbert Austin went out on his own and established his own Austin motor company at Longbridge, which would later become part of the City of Birmingham.
When did Morris Motors merge with Austin Motor Company?
In 1952 it was merged with Morris Motors Limited in the new holding company British Motor Corporation (BMC) Limited, keeping its separate identity. The marque Austin was used until 1987.
What did Austin Motor Company do in World War 1?
At that time in number of cars produced it probably ranked fifth after Wolseley (still largest), Humber, Sunbeam and Rover. The Austin Motor Co. grew enormously during the First World War fulfilling government contracts for aircraft, shells, heavy guns and generating sets and 1,600 three-ton trucks most of which were sent to Russia.
