The Austin Apache has very distinctive front end styling. The styling is very similar to that of Triumphs. The square headlamps give some finishing to the styling. The grille is smaller than that fitted to the standard ADO16.

The engine bay on the Apache is similar to the standard ADO16. The only details that were noticeable on closer inspection was the fact that all Lucas items were re-branded using a Spanish equivalent.

The rear end had been taken from a Triumph and grafted on to the standard ADO16 cabin. Or so it seems. The boot is squared off, and the back is higher. By fitting vents in the rear it allowed better circulation through the cabin.

Instead of having the name plate on the rear of the car, the Apache had its name plate on each side of the rear wing. The only name on the rear would the be "Austin" makers plate.

This particular Apache is fitted with the Mk3 dashboard. Not a favourite of mine. However with the rear of the interior it looks good. The steering wheel is a modification but its very similar to the 1300GT wheel.

The styling of the seats is somewhat different to the standard ADO16.

The door panels are trimmed in the same style as the seats. the only thing that strikes as being strange is that the arm rests are a different colour to the rest of the panel. In a standard ADO16 these would be the same colour as the door panels. Elasticated pockets are included as in MG, Wolseley and GT's.

At a quick glance you'd think that this was a Triumph. The rear styling is very clean, and quite tidy. The rear light clusters are shaped well to fit the valance. The chrome finishing that runs around rear wings, and boot lid neaten up the appearance.