Engine and drivetrain in good condition, with engine rebuilt in the 90's
Attractive interior and soft top in contrasting colours
Stored for the last 20 years
The Appeal
The Morris Minor continues to capture the imagination as the definition of the British motor car. Loaded with milieu and character, these simple motors were amongst the most successful cars ever built in Britain, and continue to roam the British network in surprising numbers.
Of course, thanks to their fairly simple characteristics, they've become pretty common fixtures for modification and upgrade too - this particular example was given the soft-top treatment in the 1980s, and has been cherished by the same family since it was first registered. This unusual twist on the classic Minor has been held in storage for some twenty years, and is now ready and waiting for a new lease on life with a new owner.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1966
Owned by the same family since 1992
Refitted into a convertible saloon during the 80s
In the 1990s it was resprayed and rebuilt
Placed into storage circa 2004
Subject to some new parts in 2016
Currently indicates 91,390 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
The car is in fair order, commensurate with its time in storage
Respray from the 1990's is now showing some age-commensurate wear
Patina has set in here and there, particularly around the chromework
Tyres will require a replacement
Soft top in good order with some cosmetic wear
Very little welding apart from at the time of the convertible conversion ever carried out
Underside is carrying some corrosion throughout but remains solid
Interior presents well with patina to the floors
Carpets are looking somewhat grubby
Seats are in good overall order, though we note a hole in the rear seat
Dashboard in good order with light wear
Combined instrument dial is clear and legible
The Mechanics
1098cc Morris A-Series engine
4-speed manual transmission
Engine was rebuilt in the 90's and is reportedly in fine fettle
The vendor informs us that the drivetrain is in good order
Braking system has been overhauled with new parts, but currently has a leak due to long-term storage
Car runs very well, sounds beautiful and drives very well except for the mentioned footbrake
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