The Landcrab’s Long Voyage: Evolution of The Austin 1800 (Morris 1800)
The Car That Tried to Redefine the British Family In the annals of British automotive history, few cars are as instantly recognizable—or as polarizing—as the Austin/Morris 1800. Affectionately (and sometimes derisively) known as the “Landcrab,” this large family hatchback was a bold attempt by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) to create a “world car” that…