New for February 1963
Two neat diecast models with innovative features that were announced in the February 1963 Meccano Magazine. The real-life Morris 1100 had been announced in September 1962. Designed by Alec Issigonis, it was enlarged version of the transverse-engined Mini. Eventually available also with Austin, Riley, Wolseley, MG and Vanden Plas badges, the car was a sales success for BMC, more profitable than the under-priced Mini. Indeed, for most years between 1965 and 1972, the 1100 was Britain’s best-selling car. British Leyland had a big challenge in ensuring that the 1100’s successor could enjoy comparable market success: that successor was the Austin Allegro, for which the buying public gave the thumbs-down.
The Swedish Atlas Copco company remains in business today, continuing to supply air compressing equipment.
New for February 1963
Two neat diecast models with innovative features that were announced in the February 1963 Meccano Magazine. The real-life Morris 1100 had been announced in September 1962. Designed by Alec Issigonis, it was enlarged version of the transverse-engined Mini. Eventually available also with Austin, Riley, Wolseley, MG and Vanden Plas badges, the car was a sales success for BMC, more profitable than the under-priced Mini. Indeed, for most years between 1965 and 1972, the 1100 was Britain’s best-selling car. British Leyland had a big challenge in ensuring that the 1100’s successor could enjoy comparable market success: that successor was the Austin Allegro, for which the buying public gave the thumbs-down.
The Swedish Atlas Copco company remains in business today, continuing to supply air compressing equipment.