Austin 1300MK3 (AD016)

This is a very rare car, an Austin 1300MK3 sedan.

It was developed under the direction of Issigonis as a premium Mini car.

The same body was sold under a total of six brands: Austin, Morris, MG, Wolseley, Vanden Plas Princess, and Riley.

The powertrain and transmission are mounted horizontally in a two-story layout, just like the Mini, but the suspension is not the rubber cone suspension of the Mini, but is equipped with hydro-lastic suspension, which is more suitable for premium cars, improving ride comfort.

The body is designed by Pininfarina and is compact, practical, and neat.

This car was imported to Japan in 1995, but the owner told me that judging from the specifications, it may actually have been manufactured in 1971.

 

As for the condition of the car, first of all, the exterior is a British car of this era, so there is some rust here and there, but the paint is in good condition and it is a beautiful car.

The interior is also in good condition with vinyl leather in both the front and rear seats, and the cushions are not worn down much, so it is hard to believe that it was manufactured more than 50 years ago. There are some glue marks on the ceiling, but there are no tears.

The dashboard console cover in front of the passenger seat was in bad condition, so the owner put a wood grain sheet on it himself.

Looking at the interior and exterior, it is a car that has been well taken care of by successive owners for a long time.

There are no particular problems with the engine, and it can be used for everyday use without any problems.

The carburetor has been replaced with a twin carb for the 1300GT, but the original single carb is also kept along with the steering wheel that is thought to be for the 1300GT.

 

There is no air conditioning, so it may be a bit tough in the middle of summer, but if you're someone who thinks, "I'm totally fine without air conditioning..." or "There are lots of cars with air conditioning installed, even on minis and bumper cars...", then this is a car that could be used all year round.

Am I the only one who thinks that people who use cars like this for everyday use have great taste?

 

It has been properly maintained and is in good condition both inside and out. The size is just right for maneuvering around town and it is a very practical car, so we would definitely recommend this car to anyone who thinks it would be picturesque to drive a British compact sedan for everyday use, or who is aiming to do so.

 

The car is located in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.

 

As this is an individual purchase, no sales tax will be charged.

Recycling fees and monthly automobile tax payments will be settled separately.

 

The above article was created based on comments from the owner.

Maintenance history and repair history have not been verified by Ensu-no-Mori.