The Austin Kimberley X6 is one of Australia’s more distinctive locally assembled British Leyland models, remembered for bringing six cylinder smoothness to a compact executive style sedan in the early 1970s. Based on the Austin 1800 platform but stretched and reworked for local tastes, the Kimberley X6 featured a transverse 2.2 litre E series six cylinder engine, front wheel drive, and the famously spacious “landcrab” cabin layout. Its combination of generous interior room, independent Hydrolastic suspension, and relaxed cruising ability made it an interesting alternative to more conventional Holden, Ford, and Chrysler family cars of the era.

For enthusiasts, the Kimberley X6 has a special charm because it represents a bold engineering path rarely seen in Australian motoring at the time. While sales were modest, its rarity today has made surviving examples increasingly fascinating to collectors of unusual Australian classics. Anecdotally, the Kimberley was often praised for its comfort and roadholding, but its unconventional styling and British Leyland reputation meant it never achieved mainstream success. That underdog status is now part of its appeal.

At Automotive Superstore, owners maintaining an Austin Kimberley X6 can find a wide range of useful parts and accessories to support classic car care, from oils, filters, ignition components, batteries, detailing products, tools, workshop consumables, and universal accessories. Whether you are preserving an original cruiser or preparing a weekend classic for reliable use, the right maintenance parts help keep this rare Australian assembled Austin enjoyable on modern roads.