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 to 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 example comes from a 30 plus year ownership and was tastefully upgraded at the Morris Minor Centre in the mid 1990's to their 'Series III' specification, comprising of a 1300cc engine upgrade, servo assisted disc brakes, classic Minor suspension upgrade and stronger half shafts. A large amount of structural work was also carried out around the same time, the bills for all the work totalling in excess of £5,000, a substantial amount of money to spend on a Morris Minor in the 1990's! This is a very charming example of an original convertible Morris Minor, with some room to improve it or just use it and enjoy it as it is. The car has been in storage for a few years, so some recommissioning should be expected, but it has been a cherished car for the past 30 plus years and will make a lovely example for the next owner. Supplied to auction with various older invoices and a V5C registration document. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Lot details
Year: 1962
Make: Morris
Model: Minor 'Series III' Convertible (1300cc)
Registration: 3512 MG
Chassis No: MAT3D930375
Odometer: tba

* Original convertible
* Uprated to 'Series III' specification in the 1990's by Morris Minor Centre Ltd
* 1300cc engine and disc brakes