Launched in 1973, the P76 was nicknamed "the wedge", on account of its shape, with a large boot, able to easily hold a 44 gallon drum. Although station wagon and "Force 7" coupé versions were designed, these never went into mass production.

Sep 22, 2013 · The station wagon was a good looking addition to the Leyland P76 range, and one that didn’t see the light of day thanks to the closure of the Zetland plant in 1974. Here’s its story, along with some new pictures taken during its development.

The P76 wagon is arguably the rarest of all the P76 variants - rarer then even a Force 7 coupe . P76 Station wagon development was well advanced when the decision was made to concentrate Leyland's efforts on the Force 7 coupes .

Keith Adams tells the internet's most-detailed Leyland P76 story, with detals of the coupe and station wagon as well as the saloon. A car that was packed with potential, good looking, and powered by Rover's V8.

Replica wagon story NV Green model made up using a Ford tailgate and rear truants on a P76 sedan body. Another view of the rear where you can see how the P76 boot skin has been place over the Ford door and has electric window.

All three manufacturers offered sedan (saloon), station wagon and coupé models as well as a range of work vehicles, including utility (“ute”) and panel vans. When it was launched in 1973, Leyland offered three models of the P76, all sedans -- the Deluxe, the Super and the Executive.

Leyland P76 Models and Accessories. Leyland Australia manufactured these cars at their Zetland Plant in eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Production was limited to about 18,000 cars between 1973 -74. Models

Three station wagons were manufactured at the Zetland Plant. One was destroyed during crash testing; one was destroyed by Leyland following durability testing and the last was sold to a Sydney spare parts dealer. The P76 actually won the Wheels Car of the Year Award in 1974.

May 12, 2014 · At upper levels, especially this Targa Florio version, the P76 delivered an impressive work station for 1973-74 with an imposing but classy dash, superb pleated seats, integrated air-conditioning, flow-through ventilation and room to spare.

There were plans for a P76 station wagon, a P76-based coupe and a new Model A developed from the earlier version replaced by the Marina. The Model A was to be powered by the alloy V6 engine. In November 1973, WHEELS showed sketches of the coupe planned for release next year and the Model A V6 projected for 1975.