Quick question - Landcrabs

[Grrrmachine]

Not being a child of the Sixties, I never saw them on the streets. But why EXACTLY were Austin 1800's called Landcrabs?

[na]

I asked ASK and it said - http://www.landcrab.net/mainframes/main_rally.htm

as I didn't know either and I was around in the 60s (but not old enough to leave Junior School - what do ya mean what's Junior School)

Edited by na on Friday 4th March 22:43

[NHK244V]

no idea if it's true ?
http://www.landcrab.net/mainframes/main_rally.htm

[na]

NHK244V said:

no idea if it's true ?
http://www.landcrab.net/mainframes/main_rally.htm

Usually it's me typing whilst someone else is posting

[Carsie]

You need to be checking out this site :- http://www.aronline.co.uk/

1800/2200 Section

"The Austin 1800 was launched in October 1964, with Morris and Wolseley versions following it into production. Its ungainly stance and super-stiff 'shell soon earned it the affectionate nickname 'Landcrab'."