Descripción
1963 MORRIS 1000 TOURER
- Restored example, converted post-production
Registration Number: 751 UXH
Chassis Number: M/ A2S5 D 1028977
Recorded Mileage: TBA
Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Alec Issigonis-designed Morris Minor went on to become one of the most successful British cars of all time with over 1, 000, 000 units sold by 1961 and production continuing right up until 1971. It was conceived as a vehicle to combine many of the luxuries and conveniences of a good motor car with a price suitable for the working classes. Compared with competitor products throughout the 1950s, it excelled as a roomy vehicle with superior cornering/ handling characteristics which continue to delight driving enthusiasts to this day.
The Minor came in several variants including two and four-door saloons, a wood-framed Traveller estate, a panel van and a pick-up. Most glamorous and sought-after of all was the convertible Tourer model which offered top-down motoring at a budget price. All models were gradually but subtly improved over time, gaining a one-piece windscreen, better heating and an engine that grew from a 27bhp 918cc sidevalve unit to a 1098cc ohv unit that produced 47bhp and could propel the car to a top speed of 77mph.
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tourer, finished in Maroon with hood and interior trim in Tan. Restored in 2013, supported by receipts in the history file, the Minor benefits from the larger 1098cc engine, an interior retrim in tan vinyl, a new Everflex hood and hood bag, recently powder coated hood frame, and new carpet set.
A perennial favourite, this charming Tourer will make the ideal partner for summer classic motoring.
This motor vehicle will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 13th April 2024. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
