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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 image to the left of the description.

 .: 1300 Corolla

A BMC/BL concept that never made it past the drawing board?

Or, another kit car reincarnation....?

 .: Austin 1100 Countryman cutaway

There are two ways to look at this vehicle. 1) It provides excellent, natural air conditioning in the summer. 2) With few panels to rust or damage, the cost of ownership is kept to a minimum.

Now, for the reality, it's a marketing machine!

 .: Brochures

Brochures, the perfect way for any manufacturer to show off their pride and joy!

Of course, BMC/British Leyland were no different, and many of the brochures used "artistic licence" to impress!

 .: 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 actually picking up the car.

 .: Conversions

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/engine conversions that were on offer.

From Crayford and Downton to lesser known companies such as Folkstone Motor Co, and Marchal.

 .: DER Vehicles

Large companies such as DER invested in 1300 estate cars, because their sales reps and repair engineers could fit large appliances in the cars. At weekends the employees had the flexibility of a car.

From Crayford and Downton to lesser known companies such as Folkstone Motor Co, and Marchal.

 .: 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.

 .: Invashrew

Looking for an disabled access car that's 'years ahead'?

Check out the competition run for school children by BP, and see how a simple idea became a very sought after product!

 .: Kit cars

Kit car manufacturers cashed in on the fact that the humble 11/1300 rotted.

Here you'll find a selection of kit cars, some of which should never have dared touch the road!

 .: 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. Fiat, launched their 1100 in 1960, then in 1966 launched Mk2 versions that were dead ringers!

I couldn't believe my eyes!

 .: 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.

 .: Mysterious MG

ado16.info turned detective to crack this one... Why, if it wasn't for that meddling Webmaster!

 .: Police cars

An ADO16 was an ideal choice as a cop car, but who'd have thought that even though forces right across the UK had them, so many would be long gone?

The police car pictured, was the last 1100 in service with the Metropolitan police.

 .: Rally Cars

ADO16s were used as rally cars, however not so much 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.

 .: Service Bullitens

During a cars prodution run there are numerous bulletins issued as problems are identified.

The 11/1300 was, of course, no different. Here you'll find a small collection of such bulletins.

 .: 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...

 .: Trivia

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

 .: Website 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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