Recently recommissioned following a period in storage; shows a plausible 80k miles on the clock; reassuringly sound, solid and original; new MOT; in regular use over the summer and driven 15 miles to the saleLaunched in 1962, the BMC ADO16 range of small family cars were an instant success, being Britain’s best-selling car from 1963 – 1966 and again from 1968 – 1971.

Engineered by Alec Issigonis with sleek Sixties styling by Pininfarina, the standout feature was the ingenious Alex Moulton-designed Hydrolastic suspension which gave a magic carpet ride.

In true BMC badge-engineering style, the ADO16 was marketed under numerous makes and models including Austin, Morris, MG, Riley, Princess and Wolseley.

Available as a four-door saloon or a three-door estate, all were front-wheel drive with a choice of 1100 or 1300 engines.John Cleese immortalised the Austin 1100 in a 1975 episode of Fawlty Towers when it broke down and he famously gave it ‘a damn good thrashing’ with a branch in a vain...