At the London Motor Show in October 1969 the manufacturers introduced the Austin / Morris 1300 GT, featuring the same 1275 cc twin carburetter engine as that installed in the MG 1300, but with a black full width grille, a black vinyl roof and a thick black metal strip along the side. [22]

Four-speed transmission was added in 1965, and a more powerful 1275cc engine in 1967, with the release of the Mark II. With some details added to a wider front grille in 1967, the Morris and Austin could be distinguished by the Austin’s wavy bars and the Morris’ straight ones.

The MG was given a face lift and uprated ready for the 1968 model year. New rear light clusters, ventilated pressed steel wheels and revised seating also extended into the Wolseley and Riley variants. The MG version now sported a 1275cc engine and …

The MG 1300 was quicker with the A Series 1275cc which initially came fitted with a single SU HS4 and later twin SU HS2. The 1300 offered 70bhp at 6,000rpm, with a better 0-60mph time of 14 seconds and a top speed of nearly 100mph.

MG 1100 and 1300 (ADO16) (1962 – 1971) At A Glance Good roadholding and ride, great steering, many parts shared with the Mini Rust and difficult servicing

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Launched in 1962, the MG 1100 was the new small saloon of its time with advanced Hydrolastic® suspension with front wheel drive offering a spacious interior and a quality ride with Safety Fast handling.

A real rarity these days, the MG 1300 has been overlooked by the market for some time, but that is changing and rightly so given that these cars sport a 1275 twin carb engine that gives them plenty of performance, but also really good ride comfort provided by the Hydrolastic suspension.

Jul 7, 2021 · Now residing in Queensland, this MG 1300 is thought to be one of only two imported here when new. With COVID border closures looming at the time, the buyer loaded the MG without taking a test drive or even looking inside, keen to get back into Queensland before the border slammed shut.

Jul 12, 2022 · October 1969 saw the introduction of what for many was the ultimate ADO16, the 1300GT; brought in to compete with the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva GT’s, the 1300GT featured a different grille, black vinyl roof and most importantly, the twin-carburettor equipped 70bhp engine from the MG 1300.