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. |
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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.
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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...
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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.
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ADO16 conversions - body &
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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. |
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ADO16 conversions - engine |
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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. |
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ADO16 kit cars |
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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. |
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:: ADO16 look-a-likes |
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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! |
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ADO16 Trivia |
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Some
interesting snippets of ADO16
information you may not already know. A
nice idea if you plan to catch someone
out... |
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Commercial ADO16s |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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:: Rally
cars |
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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. |
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A selection of Government Safety videos where the ADO16 has been used.
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Spotted |
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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... |
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:: Web site cover stars |
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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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