Highlights

Older restoration in popular cream with red interior
Fitted with quality red Mohair roof
Reliable 948cc A Series engine
Fitted with electronic ignition and front disc brakes
Recent new tyres fitted including spare
Said to start and run well
Current keeper since 2013

The Appeal

Few classics do what the original Moggy Minor achieves so effortlessly: stylish, practical, reliable and very easy to own. Add in the open-top, four-seat layout of this convertible, and you can understand why these cars remain so popular decades after they went out of production.

This car is an early 1000 with the reliable 948cc version of the A-Series engine. As a ‘FFB’ prefix car, it began life as a two-door saloon finished in Birch Grey. DVLA records show that the colour was changed in 1982 to the current popular Old English White with a complementary red interior. It benefits from some useful improvements such as a stainless steel exhaust, electronic ignition and front disc brakes. All four tyres plus the spare have been replaced. There is also a quality mohair hood in matching dark red.

The vendor acquired the car in 2013. It was serviced in 2016, since when it has covered very few miles. We’re told that it starts and runs well. A tidy, usable 1000 convertible that could be enjoyed ‘as is’ or there is scope to lightly improve.

The vendor says:

“Great colour combination. Looks great on the road. Fun to drive.”

Key Information

Mileage: 44,020 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: A Series 985cc inline four-cylinder petrol, 4spd manual
Paperwork: Workshop manual, book, invoice dated 2016 for servicing and other work, V5C

The Detail

Older repaint in Old English White which remains presentable
Some age to note to paintwork, such as edge chips shown in photos
Bodywork remains straight and presentable
Factory standard convertible conversion with steel wheels in matching white
Five new tyres fitted including spare
Quality Mohair red roof in good condition with clear screen
Red vinyl interior with white piping in good order with light patina to note
Matching red carpets in good order with some age to note
Light age to dashboard paintwork
Vendor states that interior has age-related wear and tear
Fitted with electronic ignition
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Front disc brakes fitted
The vendor states the engine starts and runs well

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