HIGHLIGHTS
- Ownership since the late 1990s
- Well presented
- Four previous keepers
THE APPEAL
The Morris Minor 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, pick-up, panel van, convertible, traveller (wooden rear frame) and this particular model, the four-door saloon.
This 1968 example has been with the vendor since 1998. During that time, the car has been used very little but has received a respray around ten years ago and has been given regular oil changes regardless of mileage.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- Registered 1st August 1968
- Approximately 500 miles in 17 years
- Repainted around ten years ago
- Regularly serviced even though it wasn’t being used
- Extensive paperwork history
THE INTERIOR
- Red leather interior
- The front seats are in very good condition with just a small amount of creasing
- Door cards are free from any damage
- The rear seat is in good order, but there is a small tear in the upper section of the seat
- Front and rear inertia reel seatbelts installed
- Colour coded dashboard presents well
- The instrument binnacle is in good order
- Odometer shows a reading of 69,128 miles
- The switch gear operates as it should
- The original steering wheel has some patina
- Red carpets have been replaced and are in good condition
THE EXTERIOR
- Fully respray in the original Maroon B colour
- The paintwork has a few blemishes
- The door shuts align well with an equal gap
- Chrome work is in good condition with minimal age-related tarnishing
- The windows look to be in good condition
- Window frames and seals are in good order
- Headlights have a bright finish with no chips in the lenses
- The rear lights are also in good order
- Steel wheels are finished in cream with the original Morris M hubcaps
- The tyres are matching and have a good amount of tread
THE MECHANICS
- 1097cc engine
- Four-speed gearbox
- The vendor reports the Morris to start up without hesitation
- There are no issues reported with the running of the car
- The gear change is said to be as it should
- Suspension gives a smooth ride with no noises coming from either corner of the car
- No issues are reported with the brakes, and the car stops in a straight line
SUMMARY
It is reportedly well maintained and regularly started even though it has covered so few miles in the past 17 years.
A charming 1968 British family classic, the Morriss Minor 1000 four-door saloon is in great condition and ready to be enjoyed.
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