My late dad's first brand new car was a black 1965 Morris 1100. Dad and Mum and myself and two younger brothers and a younger sister all piled in to the "Black Beauty" for many a family holiday and picnic day. I can still remember the number plate (in New South Wales Australia) was DWA-998. It was our family car until 1971 when Dad traded it in on a Valiant Charger. I remember Dad did all the maintenance on the Morris 1100, and the hydrolastic suspension was amazing.
Lovely little cars! My late uncle was an old school mechanic and modified his, to be able to do a true 105mph on a level road and at the coast. A true, small sleeper, because looking at it, you would NEVER think, that it had such capabilities!
Interesting that very few of those that were most popular and the ones most people know - the 'plain' Morris and Austin saloons. I remember the scalding hot rear ashtrays. ... although I suppose it might well be that the 'badge engineering' ones were looked after more, so survived better?
Had an Austin 1300 Mk2 in 1973/4, a Riley 1300 Mk2 in 1987-89, and a Wolseley 1300 Mk2 in 1992-4. All were great cars, would have another if I had the money and a garage.
When I was 9 years old, I learned how to drive in the MG version of it. My dad would take my brother and me to a beach car park on early Sunday mornings to teach us the basics. There was no escape to becoming a petrolhead. 😂
Oh God. The ones I bought and cannibalised for the engines to use in Minis. MG and Riley 1100's to begin with and then the 1275 MG's and GT's when they started to fail MOT's on rust. They were a great car really. So nice to drive and I wish more had been saved. But 40+ years ago, nobody cared.
Love the ADO16. My first car was an 1100 and my second car was an 1100 S which was an Aussie thing. It had a 1275 cc engine but single carb. Some varied and lovely examples there.
The Australian built Morris 1100S was a strange misnaming in my opinion. I don't know why it wasn't named the Morris 1300 like the British built 1275 cc ADO16.
Brilliant cars, had a 1972 Wolseley 1300 and a 1970 Austin 1300 Automatic, both great cars, and if looked after bodywise and mechanically they can be used on a daily basis.
Allways loved the ADo16 Beautiful design, well built. The big problem that the allegro had was, it just wasn’t as good as the car it was supposed to replace
I was an early member to the 1100 Club in the mid 80's, it was founded by David Withington & Alistair Carter, i've still got some of my old 'Idle Chatter' magazines
Server my apprenticeship working on Austin Morris MG and BL cars passed my driving test in Austin 1100 with crunchy gear box all my boss had at the time that was taxed driving examiner judged me on my driving not me crunching gears lol loved these cars and working on them 😁😁👍👍
In our family we had a 1966 Morris 1100 from 1974 and a 1972 Morris 1300 from 1984 to 1993. Sadly the 1100 was stolen and the 1300 failed its roadworthy for rust in 1993. Great little cars in their day, don’t see many of them around anymore
it was a larger Mini. This time with Italian styling. The boot still not very large. same engine with gearbox in sump. Then there was the liquid suspension. With 4 people inside it would sink a bit low. would not want to drive it on today's motorways .
My first "legal" car was a VanDenPlas 1300 auto. But performance suffered for luxury. My favourite of the range, was, is & always will be the Riley ! I believe this to be the best combination !
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South Africa's - Spanish ADO16 - 1971 Austin Victoria & Apache ? Mutant blend of ADO16 1300 with Triumph 2000 front & back end - designed by Michelotti
I had a 1969 Wolseley 1300 no ll, it was my 1st car.Great twin carb A series engine lovely interior but what a rotter!! Loved it but weak gearboxes, and never known corrosion like it.Still would like one a Riley Kestral would be my choice
Gonna be honest my very first car was an Austin 1300 (1973 L reg I seem to remember) paid £125 for it back 1982 off a family friend and it was not great. Car used to rip out the centre of clutches for some reason which I never really got to the bottom of. Highlight of mine was the 1300GT wheel trims I managed to find from somewhere for it. P/X for £150 against a £400 Ford Cortina 1600E.
My first car was a ex police Morris 1300 panda car, bought a wrecked vandampla stripped it put the dash and seats in my 1300 with a bit of modifications. Blow the big ends a d got a gold seal replace from a fried at leylandii. Unfortunately a friend wrought it off 😢
This is the thing about UK classic car clubs they one model of one car or motorcycle although the manufacturer made a lot of different models and l noticed a station wagon (estate car) amoungst the various Morris 1100 1300 in Australia these were common in the 1960s and 70s in Australia
Mine is extremely modified . it has Type 1 VW drive train on a berrin buggy chassis . it has been channeled to sit low on the chassis and is no bigger than a Mini .
Could never understand why the 1100/1300 never got a reskin in the 12 years of it's production? It was Britains best selling car for most of the time. A contempary body with a hatchback option and better rust proofing would have seen the car through to the 80s.
The 1100 series cars were the best engineered family cars . Strong , economy, and very dependable. Sadly speaking , in Britain, they don’t make such cars anymore, even with today’s technology. Unfortunately. Thanks
Fabulous little car, we brought one new and unfortunately two years later it was a total rot box . Had to have the lower door skins replaced etc but that was all cars of the day
Love Gordon's attitude to being in a classic car club...the car does not have to be perfect or 100% original to get out and enjoy!
The perfect club attitude!
Exactly!
Some people may mock the “badge engineering” but I think t gives each model their own unique character and kept the old marques alive.
My late dad's first brand new car was a black 1965 Morris 1100. Dad and Mum and myself and two younger brothers and a younger sister all piled in to the "Black Beauty" for many a family holiday and picnic day. I can still remember the number plate (in New South Wales Australia) was DWA-998. It was our family car until 1971 when Dad traded it in on a Valiant Charger. I remember Dad did all the maintenance on the Morris 1100, and the hydrolastic suspension was amazing.
I love this huggable iconic car. A beauty in design! MG 1100 is so cute. God bless the owners and restorers!
Well said!
Lovely little cars!
My late uncle was an old school mechanic and modified his, to be able to do a true 105mph on a level road and at the coast. A true, small sleeper, because looking at it, you would NEVER think, that it had such capabilities!
I have an Austin 1300 Super Deluxe mkiii in Mallard Green 🥰 I turn heads wherever I go.
That 1300GT is just wonderful!!
Interesting that very few of those that were most popular and the ones most people know - the 'plain' Morris and Austin saloons. I remember the scalding hot rear ashtrays.
... although I suppose it might well be that the 'badge engineering' ones were looked after more, so survived better?
Had an Austin 1300 Mk2 in 1973/4, a Riley 1300 Mk2 in 1987-89, and a Wolseley 1300 Mk2 in 1992-4. All were great cars, would have another if I had the money and a garage.
When I was 9 years old, I learned how to drive in the MG version of it. My dad would take my brother and me to a beach car park on early Sunday mornings to teach us the basics. There was no escape to becoming a petrolhead. 😂
Oh God. The ones I bought and cannibalised for the engines to use in Minis. MG and Riley 1100's to begin with and then the 1275 MG's and GT's when they started to fail MOT's on rust. They were a great car really. So nice to drive and I wish more had been saved. But 40+ years ago, nobody cared.
Love the ADO16. My first car was an 1100 and my second car was an 1100 S which was an Aussie thing. It had a 1275 cc engine but single carb. Some varied and lovely examples there.
The Australian built Morris 1100S was a strange misnaming in my opinion. I don't know why it wasn't named the Morris 1300 like the British built 1275 cc ADO16.
Brilliant cars, had a 1972 Wolseley 1300 and a 1970 Austin 1300 Automatic, both great cars, and if looked after bodywise and mechanically they can be used on a daily basis.
Allways loved the ADo16 Beautiful design, well built. The big problem that the allegro had was, it just wasn’t as good as the car it was supposed to replace
Pininfarina body styling.
I was an early member to the 1100 Club in the mid 80's, it was founded by David Withington & Alistair Carter, i've still got some of my old 'Idle Chatter' magazines
Used to be so many of them around !
A brilliant club .I'm a member
Server my apprenticeship working on Austin Morris MG and BL cars passed my driving test in Austin 1100 with crunchy gear box all my boss had at the time that was taxed driving examiner judged me on my driving not me crunching gears lol loved these cars and working on them 😁😁👍👍
My Mom had one in the 70s my brother also had one in the early 80s great reliable vehicles.
In our family we had a 1966 Morris 1100 from 1974 and a 1972 Morris 1300 from 1984 to 1993. Sadly the 1100 was stolen and the 1300 failed its roadworthy for rust in 1993. Great little cars in their day, don’t see many of them around anymore
it was a larger Mini. This time with Italian styling. The boot still not very large. same engine with gearbox in sump. Then there was the liquid suspension. With 4 people inside it would sink a bit low. would not want to drive it on today's motorways .
I passed my driving test in my dads 1970 Austin 1300 sadly it rusted away like many cars of that time
Riley Kestrel ❤❤❤❤
My first "legal" car was a VanDenPlas 1300 auto. But performance suffered for luxury. My favourite of the range, was, is & always will be the Riley ! I believe this to be the best combination !
Did anybody mention Lancaster Insurance?
Would have to be an Austin Apache or Victoria for me.
Lovely cars and another good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏
A BMC overload, I once was up to my armpits in their oil. MG 1100, MG 1300 mark 2 - top quality engine, Minis etc..
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South Africa's - Spanish ADO16 - 1971 Austin Victoria & Apache ? Mutant blend of ADO16 1300 with Triumph 2000 front & back end - designed by Michelotti
I LOVE ADO16s..I own 2 rare ones in my collection....I dont use Lancaster as their call centres (just like many ) know very little about classic cars.
I had a 1969 Wolseley 1300 no ll, it was my 1st car.Great twin carb A series engine lovely interior but what a rotter!! Loved it but weak gearboxes, and never known corrosion like it.Still would like one a Riley Kestral would be my choice
Which one is better the mg or v/Plas please
Just disappointed you did not feature any Austin Americas, the USA version. Been driving and enjoying my pristine one for 53 years in Eugene Oregon.
Gonna be honest my very first car was an Austin 1300 (1973 L reg I seem to remember) paid £125 for it back 1982 off a family friend and it was not great. Car used to rip out the centre of clutches for some reason which I never really got to the bottom of. Highlight of mine was the 1300GT wheel trims I managed to find from somewhere for it. P/X for £150 against a £400 Ford Cortina 1600E.
The first car I purchased with a car loan was a 2 door MG 1100. Bought for $595 in 1968. LOved the car
Still have a soft spot for a 1300 GT. Fetching big money now.
My first car was a ex police Morris 1300 panda car, bought a wrecked vandampla stripped it put the dash and seats in my 1300 with a bit of modifications. Blow the big ends a d got a gold seal replace from a fried at leylandii. Unfortunately a friend wrought it off 😢
omg nice BMC
This is the thing about UK classic car clubs they one model of one car or motorcycle although the manufacturer made a lot of different models and l noticed a station wagon (estate car) amoungst the various Morris 1100 1300 in Australia these were common in the 1960s and 70s in Australia
that dark green one was stunning ... why couldn't BMC do that??
Mine is extremely modified . it has Type 1 VW drive train on a berrin buggy chassis . it has been channeled to sit low on the chassis and is no bigger than a Mini .
Steph!
Could never understand why the 1100/1300 never got a reskin in the 12 years of it's production? It was Britains best selling car for most of the time. A contempary body with a hatchback option and better rust proofing would have seen the car through to the 80s.
The 1100 series cars were the best engineered family cars . Strong , economy, and very dependable. Sadly speaking , in Britain, they don’t make such cars anymore, even with today’s technology. Unfortunately. Thanks
Love Countryman ( estate ) - anybody want to buy my first born to help fund the purchase ha ha ha
Pretty sure it's a Morris traveller that one buddy boy!
Fabulous little car, we brought one new and unfortunately two years later it was a total rot box . Had to have the lower door skins replaced etc but that was all cars of the day
They had a bad eputation for rusting, but this won't be too much of a deal breaker today, if you can get all parts.