Highlights
- In the same family ownership for approximately 18 years
- Numbers matching van, engine, and chassis
- Only 5 registered keepers
- Commendably original project, ready for restoration
The Appeal
The Morris Minor was prolific to the extreme. Over 1.5 million were built, and like the 2CV and similar economy cars past, there was an obvious benefit to them being used commercially. Small, economic, easy to repair - the simplicity was a huge asset. As a result, from 1953 onwards, the quarter-ton van became a common sight on British roads.
This fabulous van is particularly evocative. Kept by the same family for some 18 years, it carries a charming character that perfectly fits the go-anywhere, do-anything ethos of these little quarter-ton commercials. Carrying an evocative maroon livery with yellow company branding, it's a real little time capsule to a simpler time.
Having fallen on harder times in recent years, this van is now ready and waiting for restoration. We understand that it enjoys an impressive level of originality and is a matching numbers vehicle, still starting and running nicely. All that's left is for the enthusiastic engineer to bring it up to snuff.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1970
- Only 5 registered keepers from new
- In the same family for approximately 18 years
- Numbers matching example
The Condition
- Bodywork carries some blistering and corrosion
- This is particularly noted around the rear of the van
- Chassis has been subject to crude repairs consisting of metal plate 'patches'
- These are thin and may not be up to the job for modern standards
- Front wings and bonnet may have been subject to an older replacement
- Some areas of filler and patching
- Paintwork was restored over 20 years ago and is beginning to show its age
- Some patina and corrosion to the bumpers
- Glasswork and lenses in good order
- Wheels have been painted by hand with obvious brush strokes
- Tyres are in need of replacement
- Seals are perished and in need of replacement
- Seats are a little careworn and discoloured - these are likely not original to the car
- Some parts of the dash are older replacements and look rather tired
- Instruments are clear and legible
- Dash fascias are a little tired
- Horn and blower are reportedly non-functional
- Cargo bay has been filled in the past and is in need of thorough replacement
- While drivable the car is currently not road worthy and will need picked up via transporter
The Mechanics
- 998cc A-Series 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good overall order
- Battery is loose
- The handbrake cable is reportedly missing on the passenger side
- In need of rewiring
- The vendor reports that the van starts well and drives well, but has not been driven long distances
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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