HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive recommissioning
Well presented
Many new parts

THE APPEAL

We all know the Morris Minor, which is widely recognised as one of the great British motoring icons whose production spanned over 24 years. Available in several body styles ranging from the two-door saloon, four-door saloon, pick-up, panel van, traveller (wooden rear frame) and this particular model we have here, the Morris Minor 1000 convertible.

This factory-built 1960 Minor convertible has been extensively renovated at some time with little use for many years. It has been with the vendor since 2020, where he has spent a considerable amount of time and money recommissioning the car with many new parts to ensure it is running as well as it should be. The plan was to keep the vehicle for another few years, hence the level of recommissioning, but due to downsizing the collection, the Morris is one of the cars which has unfortunately drawn the short straw to go. However, this means that it’s a fantastic opportunity for a new enthusiast to become the custodian of a British icon.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5 is present
Manufactured 1960
Recommissioned by the vendor who has owned it for two years
New £2,000 complete interior retrim
£1,300 spent on recommissioning parts
Approximately 350 miles since 2006
MOT carried out on 13th October 2022
Recent MOT passed with no advisories
Sale due to downsizing collection

THE INTERIOR

Factory built convertible Morris Minor
Freshly retrimmed cream interior
Original steering wheel
Refurbished wiring
New red carpets
Odometer reading 1,638 miles and working correctly
Switchgear works as it should and has a small amount of wear to the lettering
Boot carpet is in good order
Tool kit present
Spare wheel with a new tyre

THE EXTERIOR

Fully respray some years ago and in good order
Door shuts align well
Chromework is in good condition with minimal tarnishing
An excellent roof which fits well
Age related scratches to some of the windows
There are a few odd chips dotted about
A few small scratches to the top of the door frames where the roof sits
The steel wheels are finished in cream to match the interior
Original Morris M hubcaps are in good condition
Tyres have a good amount of tread remaining
Underside presents well but with the normal amount of welding for the age of the car

THE MECHANICS

1.1 litre engine
Four-speed gearbox
New brake cylinders
New fuel pump
New fuel tank
Starts on the button
The vendor reports the Morris to drive as it should
A couple of times, the Morris is reported to have slipped out of second, but this isn’t a common occurrence.
A recent MOT ensures the brakes are working correctly and everything is in good order

SUMMARY

A charming 1960 Morris Minor convertible which has had all the niggly things rectified during the recommissioning. Items such as the fuel pump and tank and new brake cylinders are all things that come at a cost with any vehicle of this age and so are a welcomed addition making the Morris even more of an attractive purchase.

With all the hard work done, it leaves the Morris ready for use. So put the roof down, grab the picnic basket and off you go for a trip to the coast or around the beautiful British countryside.

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