Ilinga
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founders | Tony Farrell Daryl Davies |
| Defunct | 1975 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Sports cars |
Ilinga was an Australian car manufacturer founded in Melbourne by Tony Farrell and his partner, Daryl Davies, in business from 1974 to 1975.
The company's only model, the AF-2, saw only two examples produced, despite having fifteen customers order one. Presented at the 1975 Melbourne Motor Show,[1] the AF-2 was a potential luxury sports car, built to compete with the likes of Porsche and Aston Martin.[2] The 1973 oil crisis and high price tag chased many potential customers away, as well as Australia's lack of automotive history. It was powered by a Leyland P76 engine[3] modified to 220 horsepower.[4] This engine was sourced from Rover.
Plans for a four-door model in 1974 were scrapped before the factory was abandoned with broken Borg-Warner gearboxes littering the floor, as the transmission manufacturer refused to provide further assistance. US $328,000 was spent before the company finally folded after just a year in business.
The two AF-2 models constructed featured a digital clock, a delay switch which extinguished the lights and locked the doors if the driver didn't do so, a self-seeking cassette player with radio, electric windows, and a fully integrated air conditioning unit.[5] One AF-2 resides in Museum Victoria, in Melbourne.[6] The other was reportedly used as a daily driver by a fast food restaurant owner and re-painted green (the original colour of both units was a very light powder blue). It awaits restoration.
The word "ilinga" is an Australian Aboriginal term meaning 'distant horizon' or 'towards the horizon'.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ Cockington, James. "The Ilinga resurfaces". Australian Muscle Car. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ Robinson, Peter (2018-05-27). "Classic Wheels: An Aussie Supercar". WhichCar. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ Margeit, Rob (2024-03-21). "When Australia made a rival to Porsche and Ferrari". Drive. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ "Ilinga AF2 specs". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ [dead link]
- ↑ "Motor Car - Ilinga AF2, 1975 - Museum Victoria". museumvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Motor Car - Ilinga AF2, V-8 2-Door Luxury Sports Coupe, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 1975". Museums Victoria Collections. Museums Victoria. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
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