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.

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

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