This manual covers the BMC (British Motor Corporation) Princess Vanden Plas 1100 and 1300 Mark 1 and 2 models, produced between 1962 and 1971. As luxury variants of the innovative ADO16 platform, these vehicles offered a refined driving experience and advanced engineering for their time. Known for their compact size, front-wheel-drive layout, and comfortable interiors, the Princess Vanden Plas models represented a significant achievement in automotive design, earning critical acclaim for their handling and ride quality, particularly with the optional Hydrolastic suspension.
This comprehensive factory workshop and service manual provides detailed instructions for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of your Princess Vanden Plas. It covers all major systems, including the engine, cooling, fuel, ignition, clutch, transmission, drive shafts, steering, suspension, braking, and electrical systems, as well as bodywork and air conditioning. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting guidance, this manual is an essential resource for owners and technicians alike, ensuring the continued reliability and performance of these classic vehicles.
This BMC Factory Service Manual is the most comprehensive workshop manual available, fully bookmarked for easy navigation.
With easy, step by step instructions, this manual is suitable for the home workshop mechanic or professional technician to help you maintain, repair or restore your Princess Vanden Plas 1100 & 1300.
This BMC Workshop Repair Manual is for the following models made from 1962-1971:
Princess Vanden Plas 1100 Mark 1
Princess Vanden Plas 1100 Mark 2
Princess Vanden Plas 1300 Mark 2
The following is a list of information in this BMC Workshop Repair Manual.
Introduction
Contents
General Data
General Information
Engine
Ignition System
Cooling System
Fuel System
Clutch
Transmission
Drive Shafts
Steering Gear
Suspension
Braking System
Electrical System
Wheels & Tyres
Lubrication
Body
Air Conditioning
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This BMC Factory Service Manual is the most comprehensive workshop manual available, fully bookmarked for easy navigation.
With easy, step by step instructions, this manual is suitable for the home workshop mechanic or professional technician to help you maintain, repair or restore your Princess Vanden Plas 1100 & 1300.
This BMC Workshop Repair Manual is for the following models made from 1962-1971:
Princess Vanden Plas 1100 Mark 1
Princess Vanden Plas 1100 Mark 2
Princess Vanden Plas 1300 Mark 2
The following is a list of information in this BMC Workshop Repair Manual.
Introduction
Contents
General Data
General Information
Engine
Ignition System
Cooling System
Fuel System
Clutch
Transmission
Drive Shafts
Steering Gear
Suspension
Braking System
Electrical System
Wheels & Tyres
Lubrication
Body
Air Conditioning
Adobe Reader is required to read this file. You can download it free from
