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Austin 1100, 1300 Mk II
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Austin 1100 Mk II/Austin 1300 Mk II (ADO 16). 1967–71 (prod. 1,119,800 approx. incl. Mk I and Mk III, incl. 59,000 approx. America). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3-door estate. F/F, 1098, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Improved version of Issigonis’s mid-sized car, with fins less prominent, and more brightwork. GT model from 1969, as BL’s answer to sporting Ford and Vauxhall models, featuring twin-carburettor 1·3 and slightly lowered suspension. Britain’s top-selling car to 1970. Countryman estate received similar improvements. Exported to US, Canada and Switzerland as Austin America.


Manufacturing location: Longbridge, Birmingham, England

Marque: Austin | Models: Austin 1100, Austin 1300 | Predecessor: Austin 1100 Mk I | Successor: Austin 1100, 1300 Mk III

q.v. Morris 1100, 1300 Mk II


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