A simple model that does away with today’s bells and whistles, instead focusing on functionality, the Morris Minor is an adorable car from Britain’s post-war automotive industry. With more and more examples rotting away to nothing, this barn find is an increasingly attractive offering.
Indeed, it has spent several years locked away, dry stored. But now, it emerges as a barn find looking for just its third new owner. Visually, the car is seemingly in presentable condition requiring a bit of work. It is a low mileage example with minimal corrosion and certainly has lots of potential.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in 1954
Odometer reads 65,704 miles
Just two owners from new
With current owner since 1987
Dry stored for many years
Never previously restored vehicle
Car comes with a box of spares
Very little paperwork with the car
Plate pictured on car is not included. See V5 for correct registration.
V5 included
The Interior
Very original interior
Very complete, nothing appears to be missing inside
Green leather seats look good considering their history
Brown dashboard present some patina
Green door cards appear presentable
Steering wheel is in good shape
All the controls and dials seem present and in order
Glove box seemingly opens and shuts as its should
The carpets do come with the car but are currently not fitted
Lack of carpets does reveal some surface corrosion to the floor
The vendor informs us that this is merely surface with no deep rot
Boot also features some surface corrosion
The Exterior
Adorable Morris Minor shape
Body work looks straight and proper
Green paint work could obviously do with some TLC
There are spots of patina in places throughout the body
The majority of badges and chrome work appears to be present
Wheels and hub caps present some patina
Tyres will no doubt need replacing after sitting for so long
Plenty of surface corrosion underneath, the vendor assures us this is only surface with no deep rot
Light covers appear clear
Rear left tail lights are missing
The Mechanics
800cc inline-four, 30hp
Engine bay looks complete
Will certainly require a full overhaul to get running
We have been informed the car is very solid with no deep corrosion
Several spare parts with the car
Summary
Having spent several years dry stored, this Morris Minor is finally re-entering the wide world, looking for just its third owner from new. Despite presenting as a barn find, the car does look to be in a solid condition. However, it will certainly require some restoration work before it is ready to hit the road once more.
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