HIGHLIGHTS
- Extensive recommissioning
- Well presented
- Many new parts
THE APPEAL
We all know the Morris Minor, which is widely recognised as one of the great British motoring icons whose production spanned over 24 years. Available in several body styles ranging from the two-door saloon, four-door saloon, pick-up, panel van, traveller (wooden rear frame) and this particular model we have here, the Morris Minor 1000 convertible.
This factory-built 1960 Minor convertible has been extensively renovated at some time with little use for many years. It has been with the vendor since 2020, where he has spent a considerable amount of time and money recommissioning the car with many new parts to ensure it is running as well as it should be. The plan was to keep the vehicle for another few years, hence the level of recommissioning, but due to downsizing the collection, the Morris is one of the cars which has unfortunately drawn the short straw to go. However, this means that it’s a fantastic opportunity for a new enthusiast to become the custodian of a British icon.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- Manufactured 1960
- Recommissioned by the vendor who has owned it for two years
- New £2,000 complete interior retrim
- £1,300 spent on recommissioning parts
- Approximately 350 miles since 2006
- MOT carried out on 13th October 2022
- Recent MOT passed with no advisories
- Sale due to downsizing collection
THE INTERIOR
- Factory built convertible Morris Minor
- Freshly retrimmed cream interior
- Original steering wheel
- Refurbished wiring
- New red carpets
- Odometer reading 1,638 miles and working correctly
- Switchgear works as it should and has a small amount of wear to the lettering
- Boot carpet is in good order
- Tool kit present
- Spare wheel with a new tyre
THE EXTERIOR
- Fully respray some years ago and in good order
- Door shuts align well
- Chromework is in good condition with minimal tarnishing
- An excellent roof which fits well
- Age related scratches to some of the windows
- There are a few odd chips dotted about
- A few small scratches to the top of the door frames where the roof sits
- The steel wheels are finished in cream to match the interior
- Original Morris M hubcaps are in good condition
- Tyres have a good amount of tread remaining
- Underside presents well but with the normal amount of welding for the age of the car
THE MECHANICS
- 1.1 litre engine
- Four-speed gearbox
- New brake cylinders
- New fuel pump
- New fuel tank
- Starts on the button
- The vendor reports the Morris to drive as it should
- A couple of times, the Morris is reported to have slipped out of second, but this isn’t a common occurrence.
- A recent MOT ensures the brakes are working correctly and everything is in good order
SUMMARY
A charming 1960 Morris Minor convertible which has had all the niggly things rectified during the recommissioning. Items such as the fuel pump and tank and new brake cylinders are all things that come at a cost with any vehicle of this age and so are a welcomed addition making the Morris even more of an attractive purchase.
With all the hard work done, it leaves the Morris ready for use. So put the roof down, grab the picnic basket and off you go for a trip to the coast or around the beautiful British countryside.
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