Highlights
- Very early production example from 1963
- Subject to a full restoration some years ago
- New inner and outer sills in 2023 and further structure work in 2024
- Mechanical overhaul in 2024 including engine strip down and rebuild
- Extensive photographic documentation of recent work
- Beautifully preserved factory-correct MG variant
The Appeal
Of the many and perhaps bewildering array of AD016 variants, the MG model is amongst the most interesting because it leaned into the car’s often under-rated handling and agility.
Contemporary buyers seemed to agree with nearly 120,000 selecting the 2 or 4 dr MG-grilled versionover its 9-year production run. Of those, just 108 remain on the road today and here is one of the earliest and best-preserved we’ve seen in a very long while.
Finished in burgundy with matching interior, it is a much-loved car that was restored around many years ago. Since 2023 it has received considerable further improvements including new inner and out sills and attention to the subframe. The engine has also been stripped and fully rebuilt with new seals and gaskets. There is a new radiator and the clutch assembly has been replaced.
These MG-badged AD016s rarely come to market. They are practical and stylish classics and this lovely, factory-correct example is very charming.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th January 1963
- Early production MG 1100
- Four previous keepers
- Current keeper since November 2023
- Limited history known from 1963-2014
- Previous owner had the car restored and used it from 1994-2009
- In storage by relative of the deceased keeper from 2014
- In 2022/23, inner and outer sills were replaced
- Current keeper commissioned comprehensive mechanical work
- Recent work fully documented with photographs in the history file and below
- Some spares included as shown
The Condition
- Dark red/burgundy paintwork in smart condition following older restoration
- Paintwork shows light age typical of storage and sparing use
- Bodywork in very good condition with recent work as detailed
- Inner and outer sills were recently replaced in 2023
- Some work to the front floor pans recently completed
- Rear floor pans noted as not having been replaced during recent work
- Subframe bracket has been welded and repaired
- Factory correct early MG1100 retaining grille, badges and chromework
- Exterior fittings including chrome and lights in good order
- Recent work to underside which we understand to be well kept
- Very smart and factory-correct interior in red with few signs of wear
- Red vinyl seats and matching carpets and door coverings
- Veneer dashboard and two-spoke wheel with leather cover
The Mechanics
- Recently rebuilt 1,098cc engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine fully stripped down in 2024 with new gaskets and seals fitted
- New water pump installed during recent work
- Clutch replaced as part of the mechanical overhaul
- Radiator replaced at the same time
- Brake system overhauled
- The vendor states it's "on the button and ready to use"
- Showing 69,000 miles on five digit odometer so it cannot be verified
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