Cars

 

The ADO16 is what makes this site possible. Here you'll find a selection of information relating to the cars themselves. In depth features on each model, and even details about the BMC Competition departments 1100's.

To view a particular section click the heading or the image to the left of the description.

 
 .: Brochures

Brochures, what a fantastic subject! What a perfect way for BMC/BL to show off the technological advances of the 11/1300 range.

Shown, of course, in perfect surroundings.

 
 .: Cinema adverts

If you visited the Cinema in the '60s & '70s you'd have probably seen adverts for the 1100/1300 range.

If only adverts were still made like this...

 
 .: Colour charts

Sometimes, reading the literature that helps you choose which car to buy is just as much of a thrill as receiving the new vehicle.

It's just a shame BMC didn't always have that approach to their literature.

 
 :: ADO16 conversions - body & extras
 

Back when the ADO16 was a "trendy" car, CD players, full body kits and massively over sized wheels were just a dream. If you wanted to customise your car you could take advantage of one of many body conversions that were on offer.

Some old favourites are covered :- Crayford and Jensen. While there's some other entries from Marchal and Folkestone Motor Co. LTD.

 
 :: ADO16 conversions - engine
 

The A series engine lends itself very well to conversions.

As well as popular engine conversions from the likes of Downton, you'll also find Alexander, Broadspeed, Speedwell and many others.

 
 :: ADO16 kit cars
 

Some of these kit cars, well they should never have been built let alone actually sold!

With contenders from Ranger (the Mini Moke look-a-like) and vehicles such as the Navajo.

 
 :: ADO16 look-a-likes
 

Wasn't that an ADO16 that just went past? Well, after seeing this page you'll question yourself next time you only catch a glimpse of a grille. Perhaps the worst copiers were Fiat, launching their 1100 in 1960, then in 1966 launching Mk2 versions that were dead ringers!

I couldn't believe my eyes!

 
 :: ADO16 Trivia
 

Some interesting snippets of ADO16 information you may not already know. A nice idea if you plan to catch someone out...

 
 :: Commercial ADO16s
 

ADO16s were one of the most versatile cars on the road, so it would seem an obvious choice for the Police force to purchase a fleet of them for use as patrol cars.

Know of any other commercial uses that I haven't included? If so drop me an email using the "Email" button above.

 
 .: Duo tone colour schemes

If you spot any ADO16, other than an MG, Riley or Wolseley in duo tone colours, I'd suggest walking away.

This guide shows which types of ADO16 were available in which Duo tone colour scheme.

 
 .: Meet our ADO16s

After just under two decades of ADO16 ownership, our time has come to an end. Take a look at our previously owned 11/1300's here.

 
 :: Rally cars
 

ADO16s were used as rally cars, however not so much so as the Mini. The competitions department had a habit of taking as much out of the cars as possible, seats, trim, glass (replacing it for Perspex).

The ADO16s life as a Rally car never, took off, which was a shame when you consider what a good package they had.

 
 .: Safety videos

A selection of Government Safety videos where the ADO16 has been used.

 
 :: Spotted
 

Why is it that all of a sudden there are ADO16's turning up at every possible turn in Derbyshire? It's a strange thing to try and work out, but it's true.

Stop! Turn the car round, I've just spotted another...

 
 :: Web site cover stars
 

Every month the site homepage has a cover star. A car that has been submitted by its owner for inclusion in the site.

 
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