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MG 1100


The MG 1100 was introduced in 1962 as the sporting version of the Austin/Morris 1100.

It competed on famous rallies of the time, RAC, Acropolis, Monte Carlo, driven by such well known personalities as Raymond Baxter and Pat Moss.

Some 30 years later this car was driven by Tony Davies (CSMA Club Vice-Chairman) and Alan Smith on the Monte Carlo Challenge rally. Starting from six European cities, as far apart as Oslo and San Sabastian, the 160 competitors took a 2500 km route over 5 days to reach Monte Carlo. On their first attempt with the MG in 1994 the dynamo failed on the night time mountain loop, but then the next year they returned to win their class.

The Monte Carlo Challenge, organised by the Classic Rally Association, seeks to recreate the Rally as it was up until 1962…Duffel coats, suede shoes and cravats are mandatory. After that time the chances of doing well in a standard family car diminished as the event became more specialised and expensive and the Mini Cooper, Porsche 911 and Lancia Stratos began to dominate.

Vehicle statistics

Body type: saloon

Colour: black

Registration: BGJ 829B