Morris Minor

Morris Motors' 1927 acquisition of Wolseley facilitated the production of a light car intended to rival Austin's highly successful Seven. Wolseley's 847cc, four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine provided the motive power for the new Minor which, with around double the Seven's output, enjoyed markedly superior performance. The simple ladder-type chassis featured cable-operated brakes and a three-speed gearbox with dry clutch. A fabric-bodied saloon and four-seater tourer were offered initially, being joined for 1930 by a steel-panelled saloon and light van. Despite, or perhaps because of, the car's advanced specification, sales were disappointing and a sidevalve-engined replacement took over for 1931.

This fabric-bodied example of a now rare Vintage-era Morris comes with a report dated April 1983 written by noted automobile historian and author, Michael Sedgwick, who found that it was a good example of a now very rare car. The car was refurbished quite some time ago and is now offered in excellent condition both inside and out. Documentation on file records a complete engine rebuild in 1975 by St Christopher's Garage, Dorset while accompanying photographs appear to show the Morris undergoing a full 'body off' restoration in the 1970s with in excess of 300 hours labour spent (at £2.80 an hour!!) The car has obviously stood the test of time as it remains in superb condition both inside and out - an unusual opportunity to purchase a great looking little car and is nice to have something apart from the usual Austin 7.