Leyland P76 - Anything but Average

Only recently has the P76 seemed to have regained respect and appreciation for the innovative car it was. Following on from 'Hey Charger', the popular and comprehensive history of the Aussie Chrysler muscle car, Gavin Farmer has turned his attention to the P76 in Leyland P76: Anything but Average. An intriguing story of 'ifs' and 'buts' and a few might have beens, above all this book is about an important saga in Australia's industrial history.

Over 224-pages, Leyland P76: Anything but Average covers:

- Early post-war history of Austin, Morris and BMC and the cars made pre-P76

- The search for a local identity

- The full design and development of the P76 including the collaboration with Adelaide company Castalloy Ltd in making the P76's aluminium alloy V8 engine

- The media release and public reaction

- The world's only Austin V8 - a P76 prototype

- BMC's rally success and the P76 in competition, including John McCormack's F5000

- The saga of the Ilinga AF2 powered by the 4.4-litre aluminium alloy V8

- The P76 station wagon, Force 7 coupes and P82 replacement for the unloved Marina

- Numerous Appendixes with specifications, engine details and production numbers.

The book will be available in two formats: standard hard bound edition at $85 RRP (plus p&p); and a special leather-bound edition at $225 RRP (plus p&p) that's numbered and signed by the author.

Leyland P76: Anything but Average is now available from most specialist automotive bookstores, or can be purchased direct from the publisher, Ilinga books. Ph: (08) 8339 3645 or Email: [email protected]

Leyland P76 - Anything but Average.
Full Colour 224pp hardcover ISBN: 978-0-9805229-0-7
Author: Gavin Farmer
Publisher: Ilinga Books, South Australia
RRP: $85 ($225 for special signed, numbered, leather bound edition)