British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched the ADO 16 model in 1962 as a range of small family cars, a model so popular that it would become Britain’s best selling car from 1963 to 1966 and later from 1968 to 1971. The Ado 16 was marketed under various makes and models, however the Austin 1100 and Morris 1100 were the trendiest variants. BMC and later British Leyland sold 2.1 million units during its 12-year production. The MG vas one of the seven brands producing this model, it was offered with three different engines, 1100 (55hp), 1275 (58hp) and 1300 (65hp). Part of the great success for the ADO 16 is that it was designed by non other than Alec Issigonis, the father of the Mini.