Austin Ambassador
Overview
| Produced: |
1982-1984, 43500 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Hatchback,5 doors,5 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993cc | S4 OHC | BMC O-Series | ||
| 1695cc | S4 OHC | BMC E-Series | 84mm x 76mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 14.3 s | 92 bhp 4900 | 1993cc engine | ||
| 95 mph | 16 s | 1695cc engine |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Austin Ambassador | H&H Sales Limited | 29 Oct 2009 | - | £425.00 |
| Unknown | Austin Ambassador 2.0 HLS | Dorset Vintage & Classic Auctions | 6 Sep 2007 | - | £264.00 |
| 006 | Austin Ambassador Vanden Plas Saloon (1983) | Bonhams | 29 Jun 2003 | - | €2185.00 |
| 480 | Austin Ambassador 2.0HLS (1984) | Bonhams | 13 Jun 2002 | Not sold | |
| 216 | Austin Ambassador Hearse (1983) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 18 Feb 2001 | £500.00 | - |
| 034 | Austin Kempton Sports (1934) | H&H Sales Limited | 12 Apr 2000 | Not sold | |
| 043 | Austin Ambassador (1983) | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Apr 1997 | £700.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyer Ownership guide - Princess/Ambassador |
136 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2003 | |||
| Buyer Ownership guide - Princess/Ambassador - Roomy, comfortable and surprisingly economical, the Princess and Ambassador deserved more success. Now they are an affordable way to stand out from the crowd. | ||||
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