Highlights
- Professionally converted to a smart convertible
- Attractive Maroon over red colour scheme
- Enthusiast-owned and well kept
- Front and rear seatbelts and Kenwood sound system
- Uprated front seats in leather with headrests
The Appeal
If happiness had four wheels it would surely be a Morris Minor convertible. These characterful classics are all about lazy summer days, a picnic slung across the back seat, destination somewhere green and peaceful.
This lovely maroon convertible began life as one of the last 2dr saloons, before a professional conversion that removed the roof. This is a common alteration and turns Morris’ rugged runabout into a proper sun worshipper. The bodywork remains very well kept while inside you will find a smart red interior. Leather front seats with adjustable headrests make the business of reaching the countryside and your picnic stop considerably more comfortable.
This much-loved car is in very good running order and ready for leafy autumn drives before the and the arrival of Spring 2025.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st June 1970
- Only 10 registered keepers in 54 years
- Current enthusiast keeper since October 2021
- Good history file of older maintenance
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt as a Historic Vehicle
- Last voluntarily MOT’d to 23rd October 2020 with no advisories
- 4,149 miles showing on last test and now on 6,174 miles
- This is likely to be at least 106,174 miles due to 5 digit odo
The Condition
- Smart Maroon paintwork in very good order which may be the original colour
- Professionally converted from a 2dr saloon into a convertible and correctly re-registered with DVLA
- Paintwork is in good order with only minor marks and deterioration to note
- The paintwork is not perfect and includes edge chips to doors
- Bodywork appears well-kept in photographs with sills and arches presenting well
- Tan vinyl roof with matching tonneau in very good working order
- Exterior fittings including chrome and lights all well kept with only minor marks
- Underside presents well with some surface flaking to note in photographs
- Cream steel wheels are factory correct with chrome hub caps
- Uprated interior with leather front seats and vinyl rear seats in fetching red
- Front and rear seats are fitted with seatbelts
- Matching burgundy carpets in good order with protective rubber floor mats
- Front seats in good condition with adjustable headrests for comfort
- Kenwood cassette system discreetly fitted into the glovebox
- Deluxe model with factory-fitted heater
The Mechanics
- 1,098cc 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Some history shown in photographs
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the last MOT
- Car has covered few miles since that last test (approximately 2,000)
- No reported running or driving issues
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