1949 Sporty Morris MM Lowlight For Sale

Fully roadworthy daily driver.
Sadly, I need to sell my lovely MM lowlight which I have owned for many years, steadily improving and refining its mechanicals. The body and underside are totally sound (see photos). The interior needs more work.
I originally rebuilt the sidevalve engine, but was unhappy with its lack of guts (918 cc 27bhp) so I rebuilt a 948 cc 55bhp engine from the 1950s (This within the 10 year engine transplant rule for DVLA's historic status). Engine work was carried out by Paul Inch, renowned A series mini racer and engine builder. He fitted it with a high torque cam, as he knows I prefer torque to top end bhp. I rebuilt the unleaded head with roller rocker arms, twin SU carbs and four branch exhaust manifold onto a stainless steel exhaust system.
This engine is mated to a beautifully slick newly reconditioned 1098 ribbed gearbox. The rear axel is fitted with a 3. 7:1 differential from a Sprite. The brakes are all renewed and with original lightweight alloy cylinders. It needs doorcards, rear trim and under dash tray and glovebox liner. The interior roof lining is half inch thick felt underlay . The tyres are all good. It drives perfectly and is surprisingly quick ( at about 80bhp per ton) and is extremely economical on fuel. It should last for many years without major attention to the body or the mechanicals. I am happy to answer any questions regarding my Morris. Thanks for looking.

I do hope someone will treasure this little gem.

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