1968 Austin 1100 Mk1 (Take 2)

[mercrocker]

I didn't have vast experience of ADO16s but I do remember that I used to consider the braking inferior to my A35 whenever I drove one. Not saying that was actually the case but certainly how it felt. They never seemed to have a particularly good pedal either.

[SiC]

It's quite interesting sitting in the 1100 and then the MGB. You can tell the B is designed to be of much higher quality motor vehicle than the 1100.

I've always felt that the MGs are better appointed inside than the equivalent Triumph too. But then that could be the wood not aging as well as a metal dash. Controversial I know and perhaps that unwittingly makes me a MG man not a Triumph man...

[SiC]

Ran out of time today so put the 1100 back inside to refresh it with some more electricity.


I probably need to have a look at the column bushes as the steering is a bit on the slack side all round. Looking forward to giving it a spin. The engine is eager, quiet and smooth running. Will take it on quieter roads at first in the evening and also bring some tools with me. Worse case I can walk home and collect any bits I need to sort it. But it feels keen and not like it's on the edge of cutting out. Famous last words of course!

Will be interesting to see what it's like to drive. Very much at the bottom end of 60s classic cars in desirability and affordability. I think really the only 60/70s classic car you can get that is half decent (obviously peoples perception of that varies) and under 2k now? Even road ready Dolomites/Toledos are pretty much above the £2k barrier now.

[mercrocker]

Certainly a pioneer of the modern car which maybe hasn't helped their classic appeal (if that matters.......)

It looks happy enough in its new home,though.

[SiC]

Short video showing the Uni-T UT210E in action. Really useful bit of cheap kit to determine if a alternator or dynamo is not only working but also how well.
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[SiC]

Certainly a pioneer of the modern car which maybe hasn't helped their classic appeal (if that matters.......)

It looks happy enough in its new home,though.

"My dream car to own is a Austin 1100!" Said by virtually no-one...

They are delightful little cars though. I'm looking forward to seeing how it drives and if its as good fun as everyone else says they are.

[Nibblet]

Oh, I reckon there'd be a few folks about who'd love to own one; I have some happy memories of sitting in the back of one. The rack and pinion set up in these is pretty darned good I should think and I'd have thought the brakes were above average in those days.

[Eddie Honda]

Just tried again, I think I'm not pushing hard enough quick enough as only driving slowly (sub 20mph) up and down the road.

Brake like you mean it. This is old school and has no servo assistance for the ladies.

Next step is to go a bit further afield!

Careful now!

[mercrocker]

Just tried again, I think I'm not pushing hard enough quick enough as only driving slowly (sub 20mph) up and down the road.

Brake like you mean it. This is old school and has no servo assistance for the ladies.

Yes, that's right only a few later versions got a servo but all had discs I think which probably explains the pedal feel and the need for a good shove!

[SiC]

Brake like you mean it. This is old school and has no servo assistance for the ladies.

Thinking about it, I think its the first ever car that I've owned that isn't servo assisted. Disabling the Servo on the MGB is on the list of things to do and if it feels better, then remove the servo permanently.

Also its the first ever car that I've owned which doesn't have Synrchos on first ... as the Gearbox keeps reminding me