Highlights
- Restored circa 2004 with new powertrain and more
- Always garaged since restoration
- In current ownership since 2005
- Recently serviced
The Appeal
The Morris Minor is one of the most important cars in British motoring. After the Second World War, it was these simple little economy cars that got the public onto the road, and set up the struts for the automotive industry to rebuild. Cheap though it might have been, the Minor proved to be a car of endurance. It remained in production for over twenty years, and many enthusiasts still swear by them.
Thanks to an excellent support network, and easy-to-come-by parts, they're also an excellent gateway into classic ownership, Maybe it's your turn to take the dive, or perhaps you're a seasoned collector looking for a bonafide British classic to join your fleet? Whatever the reason, we expect this fine Minor Convertible will offer a seductive prospect.
Upgraded to 1098cc and restored around twenty years ago, this Minor has been cherished by owner, and offers an achingly pretty avenue for the budding keeper. The interior is handsomely presented, and its dark green livery suits the car to the ground. Well worth a look!
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1953
- The DVLA records 2 previous keepers
- Restored by The Morris Minor Millennium Co. Ltd. in 2004/2005
- Purchased by the current keeper in June 2005 after restoration
- Always garaged
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2013
- Accompanied by:
- V5c document
- A photographic record of the restoration
- Original sales invoice
- A service invoice from the car's first year
- A selection of other invoices
- Most recent service invoice from February 2025
The Condition
- Bodywork is in very good overall condition
- Some slight paint blemishes on the two front wings
- Pitting of chrome work on the rear light cluster and bumpers
- Slight dent (with no paintwork damage) to the left rear wheel arch
- New tan hood as part of the restoration, which is still in fine fettle
- Wing indicators removed during restoration
- Wheels are well presented
- Interior is in very good condition
- Reupholstered during the restoration, and still in fine order
- Inertial reel front seat belts
- Slight pitting to paintwork on the dashboard
- Instruments are clean and legible
- Original Bates Motor Works branding still in situ
- Please note that the steering wheel is not the original as stated as this was changed at the time of the original restoration
The Mechanics
- Engine upgraded to 1,098cc with a reconditioned, unleaded head unit in 2004/2005
- It's still a familiar A-Series 4-cylinder engine, however
- Manual transmission
- Reconditioned gearbox, differential, and alternator
- Engine bay looks in fine order
- Recently serviced
- The vendor reports that the car runs, drives, and brakes as a 72-year-old classic vehicle should
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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