Yeah I didn't see those cracks when I picked it up. Wondered why it had so much play, noticed the cracks, still tried tightening the arm bearing, and that pushed the crack open. These never have this issue (had about 150 of this model) so I didn't check. Should have!

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Factoid: Clumsy copywriting (why repeat ‘miles’?) aside I rather like the slightly blurry, dusky shot of the Austin 1100…

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The Countryman estate (also sold by Morris dealers under the Traveller name) had also been upgraded to the 'thrusting' 1275cc engine in the revised range. A wood-effect side panel distinguished the model. Its large luggage capacity also transformed into a double bed-size sleeping compartment.

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Another innovation which helped the range's popularity was the introduction of a 2-door saloon body, shown in 1100 mkII form here. Oddly, this bodystyle had been offered only for export previously. Changes for the mkII included a Mini-like centrally-mounted speedometer on more basic models.

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The addition of a 1300cc model to the popular 1100 range helped British Leyland secure it the top spot as the UK's best selling car from 1968 to 1971. It is shown in Austin 1300 form in this brochure, which featured period photos rather than the line drawings of the previous BMC era. #carbluesky

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