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1970 MG 1300 Two-Door Saloon

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1970 MG 1300 is a rare, well-preserved example with only 24,923 miles, stored for 22 years. Featuring a desirable twin-SU carburettor and 'Cooper-S' style engine, it underwent a respray in 2001 while maintaining its original interior.

Condition

8

The car is described as a 'time-warp example displaying an excellent degree of originality' with 'minimal cosmetic imperfections'. It was stored for an extended period and resprayed, preserving the original interior and body panels. The vendor describes it as 'excellent' in every respect.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

GA285144446

Odometer:

24,923 miles

Reg Number:

UOP 33H

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In 1962, a revolutionary new saloon was launched by BMC at the same time as the MGB.

Initially wearing the Morris badge, design number 'ADO16' was a collaboration between Alec Issigonis and Pininfarina.

It was fitted with a transverse A-series engine driving through the front wheels like the earlier Mini.

Thanks to BMC badge-engineering, the ADO16 was offered in many guises as a Morris, Austin, Wolseley, Vanden Plas, MG and Riley which made it truly universal in its appeal.

Launched as the 1100 as the Mk.

I was offered initially with the 1,098cc A-series, in 1967 the Mk.

II was announced which included slight restyling, while the more sporting models were upgraded with the 1,275cc engine.

MG’s version of the BMC 1300 is one of the most uncommon variants, and as the ‘sports’ version it is also among the most desirable.

The fact its A-series was built to a similar specification to the Mini Cooper S, complete with twin SU carburettors and the 11-stud cylinder head, meant it had by...