Austin 1300GT 'Country Drive'

[@MG-id7hl]

What a brilliant video. I remember as a kid back in the early 70s, we used to go out on that wonderful institution....the Sunday drive. We'd head up through the Antrim hills or go along the Antrim Coast Road in my dad's old Opel Kadett- get an ice cream somewhere or have a picnic. Yes...we had the tartan rug too. The Kadett used to rattle around too so just the sound of 70s motoring is just wonderful. If granny came with us, we'd always have to be home for Songs of Praise. Great times...👍

[@andypandywalters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidgregory4093]

Transverse A series 1100 / 1300 - the sounds of my childhood...!! Lovely - thank you

[@andypandywalters]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@richardbooth4573]

A beautiful scenic drive . Not many roads left like that in the states.❤❤❤

[@andypandywalters]

Thanks Richard, indeed it is. I'm lucky in that where I live (Scotland) there are an abundance of good driving roads......especially when it's sunny !

[@austinado16]

That is an absolutely beautiful GT. Lovely Teal Blue, and the entire car is just so well sorted! We received a 2 door version of the Mk2 1300 in the US (and Canada), badged "Austin America." Same engine, but single 1.5" SU carburetor. Same steering wheel, but the long speedometer, instead of separate gauges. I've owned mine since 1983, and still love it dearly. You did a fantastic job with the camera set-up and editing. Thank you for the ride!

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks for your kind comments. Your Austin America is a rare beast nowadays. Please see my two other 'video tours' of the car. All the best from the UK

[@austinado16]

@@andypandywalters I did watch the other videos and really enjoyed seeing the details of the inside of the car. Fantastic!

[@nygelmiller5293]

To Austinado16. Incidentally, is your car with 2 doors? I believe all Austin America's were. And did you do a video of it? I' m sure I've seen one! In that, the car had opening rear windows I never they offered that as an option- and I think it should be standard. The Volkswagen Beetle was offered with opening rear windows - which should in my opinion also have been standard.

[@nygelmiller5293]

Nice journey!

[@austinado16]

@@nygelmiller5293 Yes. All of the Austin Americas were 2 door Saloons, and all had rear side windows that hinged open, like those on the Volkswagens. I don't have any videos of my car on KZbin, yet, other than at the start of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrGg2lppKeZfdk

[@jb3222]

The sound of your beautiful little car brought back fond memories of my MG1300, which I believe was mechanically identical to the 1300GT. I envy you having such beautiful terrain in which to enjoy it

[@julianjunior3899]

Such a beautiful car. Brings me back to my childhood when I wanted my Dad to get one but he said it wasn't big enough for our family and got an 1800 instead. Please let me know if you're ever going to sell her. I just love it.

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks for your kind comments Julian. I'll add your name to the lengthy list of prospective buyers 😉

[@allangibson4354]

What an absolutely cracking video, brought back many good memories of driving my GT - my driving gloves were half leather/string backed. I remember having to use 5* fuel as per the manual. My GT was just two years old with about 11,000 miles, it cost me £1195 in 1975. I was debating whether to buy that or a 1968 Daimler Sovereign for the same price, being 21 I found the insurance was too expensive, I never regretted buying my GT it was a marvellous car. Bought mine from Sheffield Motor Company ( Kennings ), it came with air horns which I promptly replaced with high and low tone twins which sounded much better. You live in a beautiful place and have a lovely home. Thanks for posting.

[@andypandywalters]

Thank you so much for your kind comments Allan. I'm pleased it brought back memories for you. In case you haven't seen them, I've also posted two other videos of the car where i give narrated walk round tours. Thank you also for sharing a bit of your motoring history. Always good to hear. All the best. (P.S. I left the string backed gloves in my other classic....a Capri! )

[@Jaxs2]

Beautiful car Andy in a beautiful part of the country , I'm up there next week 6 of us on the motorbikes Brilliant 👌👍

[@andypandywalters]

Thanks Carl. You'll be passing my house then. The A708 into/out of Moffat is a real favourite of riders. A real biking road......enjoy it.

[@professormcclaine5738]

Nice editing and commentary l felt like a passenger in the car. 👍🏼

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks. Not bad for an amateur ! I had to get a friend to do the editing for me.....way beyond my skill set.

[@professormcclaine5738]

@@andypandywalters That's what friends are for...

[@paultubby6878]

Absolutely brilliant 🤩

[@andypandywalters]

Thank you Paul. Much appreciated. 👍

[@Bruce-fp4nm]

Paid £350 for my 1973 in 1979. It was my first car. Usual body rot from Brit leyland as with all 70’s cars. Mine was Burnt Orange. Such a fun car to drive on the English roads.

[@NorthDevon-d5y]

❤yes please I’d love to own that car… I had two in my youth and loved them

[@GreeNSHeLL641]

Beautiful car and beautiful route

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks!

[@douglasgreen437]

There is a kit you can buy to convert this A series engine, along with a BMW K1200 motorcycle twin cam head to convert this to a twin cam 16v 150hp engine

[@manfredweber2841]

very nice 👉🚙👈very interesting video 👍i wish you a nice weekend, greetings manni.

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks Manni.....

[@manfredweber2841]

@@andypandywalters 👍👍👍👍👍I wish you a nice new week👌

[@GreeNSHeLL641]

You need some Matt monroe playing! Just watch out for the bulldozer!

[@simonwood992]

I often used to drive it with black leather gloves too! Lol

[@richardbooth4573]

Where is this drive ? the scenery is just stunning !!!

[@andypandywalters]

It is the A708 between (approx) Moffat and The Grey Mares Tail, both in Dumfriesshire. (S. W. Scotland) If you Google the Moffat Classic Car Rally you should be able to see more of it.

[@Paul-zo3or]

Beautiful vehicle, driving wonderfully. Should you have let the Qashqai past? Very considerate but perhaps not!! Am slightly jealous...!!

[@andypandywalters]

@Paul-zo3or Thanks Paul. I like to 'potter' along and don't like other cars behind me.....just my OCD I guess 😉

[@CaptJerry]

You pulled over for a 4x4! I wouldn't have

[@andypandywalters]

Didn't want him 'up my bum' since I just wanted to potter along. Mind you, I was overtaken later in the video by an impatient BMW driver !

[@rovercoupe7104]

That is a beautiful photograph. M.

[@andypandywalters]

Thank you. Overlooking the Talla resovoir in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

[@GanCanny]

Great video Andy 👍

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks Alex

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

What a cracking little car...🙂👍

[@andypandywalters]

Many thanks John. Maybe you've seen my other two 'video tours' of the car ?

[@blackpool321]

Gorgeous countryside, is it the lake district?

[@andypandywalters]

Not the Lake District but Dumfries and Galloway, (S W Scotland) near Moffat.

[@simonwood992]

I bought this car in deepest Surrey for I think £1400 around 2002 and used it around Bournemouth where I used to live with some trips to see my folks in Rugby till I sold it for I think £1600 around 2004

[@andypandywalters]

Wow, that's great to know Simon. I have basic details of all the previous owners (copies of previous 'V5's') & an address in Bournemouth rings a bell! Sadly I inherited only very limited historical paperwork with the car so cannot be accurate as to what has been done to her. I feel sure however that some amount of restorative work has been carried out. She is a survivor, & I have written a great many regular reports on the car (in The 1100 Club magazine) since 2017 when I bought her. I can assure you prices have risen somewhat since you owned her ! Thanks for your post. P.S. Have you seen my other two videos about the car ?

[@nygelmiller5293]

Was this car originally orangey yellow? I've only seen them in that colour. Yours is MUCH nicer!

[@andypandywalters]

Mine has always been Teal Blue. At its launch in 1969 the GT was available in three colours I believe, White, Yellow & Red. Eventually a choice of nine colours were available, together with three interior colours. (Red, Black & Limeflower)

[@nygelmiller5293]

@@andypandywalters you learn something every day! Thanks for replying! I had thought the 1300 G T was only available in the yellow colour.

[@daniellapus636]

I wish BMC didn't merge with Leyland to form British Leyland motors BMC products were really good then.british Leyland very poor quality.a driver of the London cab told me when I was in london.no autos made in this country were of good quality.i was speechless Only one car produced by British Leyland was of good build the Austin mini metro.princess Diana when she was still single owned one.thanks