The BMC 1100/1300 was a world-beater from the get go. At the very least, it became a British institution, becoming the country’s best-selling car for much of the 1960s and into the ’70s.
It was a logical and highly successful expansion of the Mini, using much of its running gear, and combining it with perfectly-judged Pininfarina styling. Read on for the everything you need to know about the ADO16.