1967 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible
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Highlights
- 44, 000 miles from new with history
- Special factory commissioned in non-standard black
- Factory built convertible with MAT 5 VIN prefix
- Chassis restored by Charles Ware and full body restoration
- Six previous keepers including Morris collector
- Original engine now fitted with an unleaded cylinder head
- Well kept car that is ready for summer
The Appeal
No car exemplifies the simple, unalloyed joy of classic open top motoring quite like the Morris Minor Convertible. There’s space for four and the simple mechanicals mean you’re very likely to complete your sun-dappled road trip.
All of which likely explains why chopping the roofs of saloons to create convertibles was, for a while, a popular pastime for specialists. This isn’t one of those - it is a genuine ‘MAT5’ chassis prefix Convertible. The appeal goes further - finished in special-order black, it has had just seven keepers from new and covered a mere 44,000 miles.
The condition reflects those few keepers and sparing use. An extensive chassis and bodywork restoration also plays its part. The suspension, braking system, carburettors and water pump have also been overhauled.
Looking resplendent in black with contrasting red Mohair roof and interior, this is a lovely example of one of the classic world’s most usable cars. And just in time for summer too. It's only due to the recent purchase of a Traveller, that the enthusiast owner is offering this quintessential British classic to the market.
Looking resplendent in black with contrasting red Mohair roof and interior, this is a lovely example of one of the classic world’s most usable cars. And just in time for summer too. It's only due to the recent purchase of a Traveller, that the enthusiast owner is offering this quintessential British classic to the market.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 14th July 1967
- Seven registered keepers
- Previous collector keeper owned car twice so only five different keepers
- Vendor acquired the car on 5th August 2021
- Copy of original log book registered to the first keeper (disabled driver) on 14 July 1967
- Advert from Star newspaper on 28 September 1983 with one owner and 32,000 miles
- DVLA log of former keepers
- Number of MOT certificates tracing the mileage
- Log of the Charles Ware restoration work October 2007
- This work covered restoring the chassis and bodywork
- This work was undertaken for a previous keeper who had a Morris collection
- Log of all works carried out by the previous keeper
- Driver's handbook
- Lubrication chart and servicing check sheet
- V5c showing the VIN's MAT5 prefix confirming a genuine factory built convertible
- Last MOT expired 7th January 2019 showing 38,804 miles and no advisories
- Road tax and MOT exempt
The Condition
- Factory correct special order black paintwork in good order following 2007 restoration
- Smart red Mohair roof, tonneau and interior match the bodywork pinstriping
- Chrome work well presented
- Well kept vinyl interior with red carpets
- Old English White steel wheels with smart Morris hub caps and matching spare wheel
- Panels in good order with door bottoms presenting well
- Underside including suspension components displaying a good level of protection with no advisories on last MOT test
- Built for a disabled driver so both front seats have fore and aft adjustment on sliding runners and hinged backrests making it easier to gain access to the rear seats and for raising and lowering the hood
- Old English White White steel wheels
- All instruments and switchgear are clean and well kept and reported to be in good working order
- Unmodified interior including two spoke wheel
- Three auxiliary dials discreetly added under dash knee roll and could be easily removed
- The engine bay is clean and tidy as is the boot compartment which holds a spare wheel, jack and brace
- Performed very well during the photoshoot and performed as expected
The Mechanics
- 1,098cc engine with unleaded cylinder head fitted some 6,000 miles ago
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Stainless steel exhaust system and spin off oil filter are fitted
- Extensive maintenance history
- 44,000 mile displayed based on car's history
- The previous owner had the braking system overhauled with new brake cylinders all round plus shoes, front hubs, handbrake cables and more
- Attention was given to the suspension with new eye bolts and bushes, tie bar bushes, rear spring locating pins and more
- Other parts replaced including water pump, various gaskets and oil seals
- SU carburettor overhaul
- The vendor uses the car on a regular basis and claims that it is well tuned returning up to 48mpg on a long run
- No reported driving or running issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1967
- Make Morris
- Model Minor
- Colour Black
- Odometer 44,156 Miles
- Engine size 1098
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Nottingham
- Location Nottinghamshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- jo•••• £9,200 18/04/24
- th•••• £9,000 18/04/24
- jo•••• £8,850 18/04/24
- th•••• £8,750 18/04/24
- jo•••• £8,500 18/04/24
- th•••• £8,200 18/04/24
- Ti•••• £8,100 18/04/24
- da•••• £8,000 18/04/24
- Ne•••• £7,800 18/04/24
- Ti•••• £7,700 18/04/24
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