Overview
Produced: 1963-1974, 1119800 produced. ((including 1300))
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats
Station Wagon

Essentially a badge engineered version of the highly acclaimed Morris 1100 saloon launched one year earlier, the Austin 1100 version made its first debut in 1963. The Austin followed the normal pattern of in-house BMC "badge engineering" which for the Austin version of the 1100 meant the trademark "wavy" Austin grille, badges and a unique dashboard featuring a "strip" speedometer.

Designed by Mini designer Sir Alec Issigonis the 1100 range all shared the same basic mechanical design, Austin and Morris versions both shared the same transverse mounted 1098cc A series engine. The Hydrolastic suspension design was also utilised in the Austin variant, this revolutionary design gave the 1100 ride nether before experienced in a small family car. In 1967 the 1100 received a facelift which included redesigned rear lights and for the first time, a two door body style and a "Countryman" estate version.

Production finished in 1974, by which time nearly 1,200,000 cars had been built. 

Buyers Guide Austin BMC 1100 & 1300 (1962-1973) featured in Practical Classics January 2006 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1098ccS4 OHVBMC A-Series62.93mm x 83.72mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Rack-and-pinionIndependent/Hydolastic suspensionIndependent/Hydolastic suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
80 mph24 s35 mpg48 bhp 5100
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
102 Austin 1100 Saloon Barons 8 Feb 2010 Not sold
344 Austin 1100 ECA Classic Auctions 21 Jan 2007 Not sold
601 1971 Austin 1100 Saloon Bonhams 4 Dec 2006 £2100.00 £2415.00
07 1971 Austin 1100 Saloon Bonhams 28 May 2006 £1800.00 £2050.00
1975 Austin 1100 (1973) Bonhams & Brooks 4 Dec 2000 - £863.00
036 Austin BMC 1100 (1963) Barons 23 May 2000 Not sold
Unknown Austin 1100 (1970) Parkes 21 Feb 1998 Not sold
054 Austin 1100 MKIII (1972) H&H Sales Limited 21 Feb 1996 £1800.00 -
035A Austin 1100 Saloon (1969) Sandown 14 Oct 1995 £1650.00 -
049 Austin 1100 MKIII (1972) Christies 10 Sep 1994 £1900.00 -
017 Austin 1100 (1972) ADT 13 Jun 1994 £425.00 -
081 Austin 1100 (1968) ADT 7 Dec 1993 Not sold
009 Austin 1100 (1971) ADT 9 Aug 1993 £500.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Group Test: BMC Saloons - Morris 1100, Austin 1100, MG 1300, Wolseley 1100, Riley 1100, Vanden Plas Princess 1100.
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Publication Practical Classics Spring 2006

A Badge For Every Market.  Was BMC's 1100 saloon a great idea or a rubbish marketing ploy? Andrew Roberts Finds Out.  Morris 1100, Austin 1100, MG 1300, Wolseley 1100, Riley 1100, Vanden Plas Princess 1100.   

Article Buying guide - BMC 1100 & 1300 - Mini magic with extra comfort (1962-1973)
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Publication Practical Classics February 2006
Buying guide - BMC 1100 & 1300 - Mini magic with extra comfort - Take the Mini's best bits, add space and you've got BMC's 1100 range.
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