Well Represented

AUSTIN/ROVER MONTEGO (1984-1995)

Indirect successor to the Morris Ital, Austin’s Montego claimed to be driver-orientated and sharp, sporting more modern lines and the new S-Series engine. The 1.6HL at £7330 was priced competitively with its Cavalier and Sierra rivals, but poor reviews and infamous BL quality harmed values: Montegos lost a third of their value in a year and Motor slated their long-termer’s appalling reliability.

Buyers plumped for rivals and despite improvements, the Montego became