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The 1100 Club covers the BMC 1100/1300 range, known internally as the ADO16 — a front-wheel-drive family that ran from the 1962 Morris 1100 through to the Mk3 Austin 1300, and includes the MG, Wolseley, Riley and Vanden Plas versions built in between. If your car is one of those BMC/BL badge-engineered 1100 or 1300 saloons, it falls inside the club's scope, whatever the badge on the bonnet says.

The ADO16 family in one line

ADO16 was BMC's internal project code for this front-wheel-drive car family. The same basic design was sold under several marques with different trim, grilles and equipment, which is why the club describes itself as catering for the whole range rather than a single model.

Which cars are included

According to the club's own description, coverage runs from the 1962 Morris 1100 to the Mk3 Austin 1300, and takes in all the variants in between:

The practical test is simple: if your car is a BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) in any of these forms, it is the kind of car the club exists for.

Why the club defines the range this way

The 1100 Club was formed in the UK in 1985 specifically for owners of the BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) range. Its stated aim is to provide members with technical help, support and information, and to keep as many examples of the ADO16 on the road for as long as possible. That aim explains the broad model coverage — the mechanical and body commonality across the badges is what makes a single club workable.

Not just a UK club

Although based in the UK, the club has an international following, with members in Europe, the USA and Asia as well as New Zealand and Australia. So owning an ADO16 outside Britain is not a barrier to membership.

What membership gives you, in outline

The club produces a bi-monthly magazine, Idle Chatter, six times a year. Members can log into the Members' Area to access every back issue, a searchable technical information database, PDFs of key 1100-related documents, and classified adverts — the latest ads are available to members exclusively in the Members' Area for the first two weeks of posting.

The club has also gone beyond documentation: in 2019 it purchased the original BMC factory front wing tooling for the 1100 and 1300 range, recommissioned it, and in 2020 used it to produce a run of new panels, which are available to purchase. Members can log in to the Members' Area to see the discounts available to them, and enquiries are welcomed by email at [email protected].

If you are checking whether your car qualifies

• Confirm the car is a BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) — a front-wheel-drive 1100 or 1300 saloon from the 1962–Mk3 Austin 1300 period.
• Identify the marque and model: Morris, Austin, MG, Wolseley, Riley Kestrel or Vanden Plas Princess.
• If it matches any of those, the club's stated scope covers it, regardless of where you are based.

For anything outside that list — later BL models or unrelated classics — the club's own description does not claim coverage, so it is worth asking directly via [email protected] before assuming.

The 1100 Club is the official club for owners of the BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) range, formed in the UK in 1985. To join, start from the Membership page on the club website; once you are a member, you log into the Members' Area to reach the resources that are reserved for members. The club's own site describes the Members' Area as the place where members can access every back issue of the bi-monthly magazine Idle Chatter, a searchable technical database, PDFs of key 1100-related documents, and classified adverts before non-members see them.

What the club is and who it covers

The club was set up in 1985 for owners of the BMC 1100/1300 range, also known as the ADO16. According to the club, that coverage runs from the 1962 Morris 1100 through to the Mk3 Austin 1300, and includes the MG and Wolseley 1100/1300, Riley Kestrel and Vanden Plas Princess 1100/1300 versions in between.

Although based in the UK, the club says it has an international following, with members in Europe, the USA and Asia as well as New Zealand and Australia. Its stated aim is to provide members with technical help, support and information and to keep as many ADO16 examples on the road as possible.

What you get as a member

The club lists these member benefits:

• Idle Chatter magazine — produced six times a year (bi-monthly), with every back issue available to logged-in members in the Members' Area.
• Searchable technical database — a member-only resource for 1100/1300 technical information.
• PDFs of key 1100-related documents — also inside the Members' Area.
• Early classified adverts — the latest classified adverts are available to members exclusively in the Members' Area for the first two weeks of posting.
• Member discounts — the club notes that members can log in to the Members' Area to discover substantial discounts, including on the front wing panels it produces.

How to join and get into the Members' Area

1. Go to the club website and open the Membership page. That is the starting point for joining.
2. Complete the membership process described there. The site does not publish the full joining steps in the material available here, so treat the Membership page as the authoritative source for current requirements.
3. Once you have joined, use the Members' Area login on the website. Logging in is what unlocks the magazine back issues, technical database, PDFs and early classifieds.
4. If you have a question before or during joining, the club welcomes enquiries by email at [email protected].

Expected result: after logging in, you should see the Members' Area content — back issues of Idle Chatter, the technical database, document PDFs and the members-only classifieds.

Parts and books you can buy

The club's website highlights two things in particular:

The site also has an Exhaust Systems For Sale section for BMC 1100/1300 cars and a For Sale / Wanted area, so parts availability extends beyond the two headline items above.

Insurance and other site sections

The club says insurance companies advertise with it, and describes them as worth a call when you are ready to insure your ADO16 — or any other classic in your garage. Other sections of the website include About Us, Club News, National Rally, Regalia Sales, ADO16 History, Contact Us, and Cookies & Privacy.

Common sticking points

• Members' Area content is gated. The magazine back issues, technical database, PDFs and the first two weeks of classified adverts are member-only, so you cannot judge those resources fully without joining.
• Discounts are behind the login. The club says the substantial member discounts (for example on the front wings) are found inside the Members' Area, not on the public pages.
• Joining details may change. The material here does not spell out current fees or the exact sign-up form, so check the Membership page or email [email protected] rather than relying on second-hand summaries.

The 1100 Club sells two categories of physical goods through its website: new BMC 1100/1300 front wings made from recommissioned original factory tooling, and exhaust systems for the same range of cars. It also sells The Story of the BMC 1100, a hardback book priced at £25 plus postage and packing. Members may be able to get discounts on some items, but the discount amounts are only visible after logging into the Members' Area, so non-members should email [email protected] to ask about current prices and availability before ordering.

Parts for sale

Front wings (BMC 1100/1300)

The club bought the original BMC factory front wing tooling for the 1100 and 1300 range in 2019, recommissioned it, and used it in 2020 to produce a run of new panels. These are described as top quality panels made from the original tooling, and they are available to purchase.

This is the item most likely to matter if you are restoring a car and cannot find usable original wings. Because the panels come from the original BMC tooling rather than a pattern copy, they are aimed at owners who want a correct fit and appearance.

Two things to check before buying:

• Price and stock: the site does not list a price for the wings in the material available, so ask by email.
• Member discount: the club states that members can log into the Members' Area to find substantial discounts. If you are not a member, compare the cost of joining against the discount before ordering.

Exhaust systems

The site lists BMC 1100/1300 exhaust systems for sale. No price, specification or material details are given in the available material, so treat this as a "contact to enquire" item rather than a fixed online listing. When you email, it is worth stating your exact model and year, since the ADO16 range covers many variants (see below).

The book: The Story of the BMC 1100

The club produced the book as a 50th anniversary project. It is still described as available at £25 plus p&p. If you want one book that covers the whole ADO16 family rather than a single model, this is the item the club itself points to.

Which cars these parts fit

The club covers the BMC 1100/1300 range, also known as the ADO16, from the 1962 Morris 1100 through to the Mk3 Austin 1300, including the MG and Wolseley 1100/1300, Riley Kestrel and Vanden Plas Princess 1100/1300 versions. Front wings and exhaust systems are listed for the 1100/1300 range generally, but because the range spans many badges and model years, always confirm your specific variant when enquiring.

How to buy or ask about an item

1. Go to the club website and look at the For Sale / Wanted section and the relevant product pages.
2. If you are already a member, log into the Members' Area to see member pricing and discounts.
3. If you are not a member, or the price is not shown, email [email protected] with the item you want and your car's model and year.
4. Expect to confirm postage and packing separately, since the book price is quoted as £25 plus p&p and the parts listings do not state delivery terms.

What membership adds

Membership is not required to browse the site, but it changes what you can see and buy:

• Access to the Members' Area, including every back issue of the club's bi-monthly magazine, Idle Chatter, published six times a year.
• A searchable technical information database and PDFs of key 1100-related documents.
• Classified adverts available to members exclusively for the first two weeks of posting.
• Member discounts on items such as the front wings.

The club was formed in the UK in 1985 and has members in Europe, the USA, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, so overseas buyers should ask about international postage when they enquire.

Quick decision guide

• Restoring a car and need front wings: contact the club about the original-tooling panels, and ask whether joining first lowers the price.
• Need an exhaust: enquire by email with your exact model and year, since no specification is published.
• Want the full ADO16 story in one volume: the book at £25 plus p&p is the straightforward purchase.
• Planning to buy more than one item: check membership, because the discount is only visible inside the Members' Area.

The 1100 Club is a UK-based owners' club founded in 1985 for the BMC 1100/1300 range of cars, also known as the ADO16. Its website serves two audiences: the public, who can read club news, ADO16 history and buying information, and members, who get access to a magazine archive, technical database and early classified ads. If you own or are considering an ADO16, the site is the club's main entry point for support, parts and membership.

Who the club is for

The club covers the full ADO16 range, from the 1962 Morris 1100 through to the Mk3 Austin 1300, including the MG and Wolseley 1100/1300, Riley Kestrel and Vanden Plas Princess 1100/1300 versions.

Although it started in the UK, the club has an international following, with members in Europe, the USA and Asia as well as New Zealand and Australia. The stated aim is to provide technical help, support and information, and to keep as many ADO16 cars on the road as possible.

What the website offers

Public sections

The main navigation covers:

• About Us – background on the club
• Club News – updates, including magazine publication notices
• Membership – how to join
• For Sale / Wanted – classified listings
• National Rally – club event information
• Regalia Sales – club merchandise
• ADO16 History – model history
• Contact Us – enquiries, including by email at [email protected]

Members' Area

Members can log in to access:

• Every back issue of the club magazine, Idle Chatter, which is published six times a year (bi-monthly)
• A searchable database of technical information
• PDFs of key 1100-related documents
• Classified adverts exclusively for the first two weeks of posting

The site also notes that members can find substantial discounts on club-produced parts, with details inside the Members' Area.

Parts and publications the club produces

The club is not just an information hub — it has commissioned its own parts and books.

Front wings. In 2019 the club bought the original BMC factory front wing tooling for the 1100 and 1300 range, recommissioned it, and in 2020 used it to produce a run of new panels that are now available to purchase. Enquiries go to [email protected].

The Story of the BMC 1100. A celebratory book marking 50 years since the Morris 1100 launch, published in 2012. It is A4 hardback, full colour, with over 160 pages, more than 500 pictures and illustrations, and over 57,000 words covering all ADO16 variants. It is listed at £25 plus postage and packing, and over 1,100 copies had been sold as of the site's last update.

Exhaust systems. The site also lists BMC 1100/1300 exhaust systems for sale.

Insurance and practical support

The club carries advertising from insurance companies that it says are worth calling when insuring an ADO16 or another classic car. This is advertising rather than an endorsement of specific terms, so compare quotes and check agreed-value and limited-mileage conditions yourself.

Is it worth joining?

Join if you want the technical database, the full Idle Chatter archive, early access to classifieds and member discounts on club-made parts. Use the public site first if you only need model history, general club news or to enquire about front wings and the book. Membership pricing and joining conditions are not stated in the material here, so check the Membership page or email the club for current details.

The 1100 Club serves BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) owners through a mix of in-person events, a bi-monthly magazine, member-only classifieds, and direct contact channels. The main event named on the site is the National Rally; the main ongoing community resource is Idle Chatter, published six times a year, with back issues available to members online. If you own or are restoring any ADO16 variant and want parts leads, technical help, or contact with other owners, these are the channels to use.

Events

National Rally

The club website lists National Rally as a top-level section alongside Club News, Membership, and For Sale / Wanted. That makes it the club's flagship gathering for members to meet other owners and see cars in person.

The site does not publish the rally's date, venue, or entry requirements in the material available here. For current details, check the National Rally page directly or contact the club by email.

Community resources

Idle Chatter magazine

The club produces a bi-monthly magazine, Idle Chatter, six times a year. It is the club's main way of keeping members informed between events.

Members can log into the Members' Area to access every back issue. That archive is useful if you have just bought an ADO16 and want years of owner experience, technical notes, and model history in one place.

For Sale / Wanted and classified adverts

The site runs a For Sale / Wanted section. The latest classified adverts are available to members exclusively in the Members' Area for the first two weeks of posting — so members see new listings before they go public.

This matters most for ADO16 ownership because parts are model-specific and supply is thin. Early sight of a listing can be the difference between finding a panel or missing it.

Technical information and document archive

Beyond the magazine, members get:

• A searchable database of technical information
• PDFs of key 1100-related documents

These sit alongside the magazine archive in the Members' Area and are aimed at keeping cars on the road — the club's stated purpose.

Insurance contacts

The club carries advertising from insurance companies that it describes as worth calling when insuring an ADO16 or any other classic in your garage. Treat these as advertiser contacts rather than a club-endorsed scheme; compare quotes yourself.

How to reach the club

• Email: [email protected] — the site invites enquiries at this address, including about the front wing panels.
• Club News section: the place to check for updates, including magazine publication news (the site notes the July–Aug issue has been published).
• Members' Area: login required for back issues, the technical database, PDFs, and early access to classifieds.

What this means in practice

If your goal is meeting other owners, the National Rally is the event to watch. If your goal is ongoing support — technical answers, parts leads, model history — membership plus the Members' Area is where the value sits, because the classifieds head start and the full magazine archive are member-only.

The club was formed in the UK in 1985 and now has members in Europe, the USA, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia, so the community extends well beyond the UK even though the club is UK-based.