Authi (Spain) - AllCarIndex

Automóviles de Turismo Hispano Ingleses (AUTHI) was a Spanish automobile manufacturer based in Landaben, Navarra, that operated from 1966 to 1976. The company specialized in the production of vehicles under license from British manufacturers, primarily focusing on models from Morris and Austin. AUTHI's initial offerings included the Morris 1100, MG 1100, and Morris Countryman, followed by the production of the Mini 850, 1000, and 1275C. Additionally, the firm produced the Victoria, a unique model based on the Austin 1100 and 1300, which was exclusively manufactured in Spain and South Africa.

Despite achieving significant sales success, the quality of AUTHI's vehicles was generally considered inferior to that of their British counterparts. Notably, the Mini 1275C was equipped with an MG 1300cc engine. In 1976, the Spanish state-owned company SEAT took over the AUTHI factory, where it began producing various SEAT models, as well as the Lancia Beta Coupé and HPE, which were the only Lancia vehicles assembled outside of Italy. Subsequently, the plant came under the ownership of Volkswagen, which utilized the facility to manufacture the Polo. By 1999, the factory had been modernized and was recognized as one of the most advanced production sites in Europe, adhering to high-quality standards.