1965 | Morris Minor 1000

55,000

• Restored in 2012 by marque specialist Charles Ware of Bristol
• Presented in wonderful condition

The Morris Minor was a British economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show on 20th September 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, over 1.3 million examples were manufactured from 1948-1971. Initially available as a two-door saloon and convertible, the range was subsequently expanded to include a four-door saloon in 1950 and wood-framed estate, The Traveller, plus the panel van and pick-up truck variants in 1952. The Minor was manufactured in three series; Series I, Series II (1952) and finally the 1000 Series such as the car offered today. These 1000 Series cars benefitted from an engine which was increased in capacity to 948cc and are differentiated from earlier examples of the marque by their curved one-piece windscreen replacing the two-piece split windscreen and an enlarged rear window. Other modifications specific to this car is a new dashboard layout including a lidded glove box on both the driver and passenger side of the dashboard.

This superb example of this iconic British saloon car is presented in British Racing Green with a red interior, all of which are in wonderful condition throughout. It has been in the current ownership for the last 15 years and in 2012 the car was completely restored by the renowned Morris Minor specialists Charles Ware in Bristol, when approximately £8,000 was spent on it. It comes with restoration receipts, certificates and ownership history. Its condition today is testament to the quality of workmanship carried out by the team at Charles Ware, with the current owner scoring 10/10 in condition for engine, body, chassis and paintwork. This is truly a wonderful Morris Minor which is ready to be enjoyed. Consigned by James Good