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AUSTIN SIX Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 26 AUSTIN SIXs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 30 in 2014 Q3 — only 87% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 4 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the AUSTIN SIX is rarer than 72% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 26 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SIX
BMC ADO17 is the model code used by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) for a range of front wheel drive cars in the European 'D' market-segment of larger family cars, manufactured from September 1964 to 1975. The car was initially sold under the Austin marque as the Austin 1800, then by Morris as the Morris 1800, and by Wolseley as the Wolseley 18/85. Later, it was marketed with a 2.2 L engine as the Austin 2200, Morris 2200 and Wolseley Six. Informally, because of the car's exceptional width and overall appearance, these cars became widely known by the nickname ‘Landcrab’. The 1800 was voted...
AUSTIN SIX — questions & answers
How many AUSTIN SIX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 26 AUSTIN SIX were still registered in the UK — 23 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the AUSTIN SIX rare?
The AUSTIN SIX is genuinely rare, with only 26 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the AUSTIN SIX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of AUSTIN SIX on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most AUSTIN SIX use?
Most AUSTIN SIX run on petrol — about 96% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the AUSTIN SIX peak?
The AUSTIN SIX peaked at 30 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.