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Yes. I probably should yank that burnt engine pic. Its of a van that RobsEyes put up. Let me pull that to avoid confusing people. Thanks for pointing that out. (I had wanted a before and after but not working)

Re MG 1100's for sale ... yes. Very rare. I include pictures from the right drive one that was offered in Australia. I have seen only a few around.

Maybe more available in England??

Very cool car.

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Actually not the original owner. Bought this 1969 model in early 1971 for $1300 from the Palo Alto California BMC dealer as a used car with 22000 miles. This was a $600 discount from new price. Been enjoyed and driven ever since.

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Great story with not so great ends to two ADO16 cars. I'm the proud owner of an Austin America (with manual gearbox) for the last 52 years, car runs and looks as good as it did in 1971 even with 108,000 miles. John Quilter, Eugene Oregon

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always kinda like the MG's but really hard to find one to restore. Burn't engine photo in story isn't even an MG or any thing even close.

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