1979 Austin Allegro
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1979 Austin Allegro (1300 SDL, orange, classic)

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Make
Austin
Model
Allegro
Variant
1300 SDL
Year
1979
Decade
1970s
Colour
Orange
Types
Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 SDL in orange from the 1970s.

The 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 SDL in orange is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

Residential streets and commercial centres offer different seventies textures, so a travelling scene benefits from references for both ends of the journey rather than one generic backdrop. Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance. Rural seventies scenes require care with road surfaces and roadside details, since fewer buildings do not necessarily mean fewer modern elements in the chosen view.

Possible roles in a production

Wide exteriors require attention to the whole traffic mix, since a carefully chosen foreground classic cannot hide an unsuitable car passing in the distance. A car parked outside a house can make a period neighbourhood feel occupied without needing a separate entrance to draw attention to it. Close views can reveal small details such as badges and plate styling, so the art department should know which parts will be held in frame.

About this listing

Under Classic you will find this entry for a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 SDL in orange. The total recorded for Austin Allegros is 6 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1977 and 1980. Blue and white, brown and blue also appear among the model's recorded colours. There are 84 Austin vehicles to explore; a separate collection brings together 379 cars from the 1970s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1979 Austin Allegro in orange for filming?

If the Austin Allegro suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.

Is the photo of this exact car?

A model image stands in for this Austin Allegro listing, rather than documenting an individual vehicle; the exact car and colour are confirmed when we send you options.

What if this Austin Allegro isn't available?

There are 6 Austin Allegros listed, while 84 Austin vehicles and 379 cars from the 1970s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

The Austin Allegro's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.

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