1959 Morris Minor 1000

Description

1959 Morris Minor 1000 Series III; , invoices totalling almost £3,000; driving while on site; The odometer currently displays 62,575 miles, although this cannot be verified

First registered in January 1959, this charming Morris Minor 1000 Series III is an excellent example of the much-loved British ‘Moggy’. Finished in Grey with an attractive Terracotta Red leather interior, it is powered by the 948cc engine and has had just four former keepers from new.

The car has a particularly interesting history, having originally been purchased from Moores Garage, South Street, South Molton, with an impressive collection of documentation accompanying the sale. Service records from Moore’s Garage Ltd in North Devon dating from 1960 to 1966, together with a stamped Passport to Service book entry from 1969, provide a fascinating insight into the car's early life. There are also numerous old MOT certificates, invoices totalling almost £3,000, tax discs dating back to 1970, and various books, manuals and period motoring literature.

The odometer currently displays 62,575 miles, although this cannot be verified.

The Minor 1000 was introduced with its larger 948cc engine, providing improved performance over the earlier 803cc cars and making the little Morris considerably more capable for longer-distance motoring. The Series III's revised specification and improved driving characteristics helped establish the Minor as one of Britain's most popular small family cars.

Having been clearly cherished throughout its life, this example presents particularly well and was started, driven and stopped on site for photography and the accompanying video.

With its attractive colour combination, low number of former keepers and exceptional history file, this is a particularly appealing example of the iconic Morris Minor 1000. An ideal classic for shows, rallies or simply enjoying traditional British motoring, this charming ‘Moggy’ offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of British automotive history.

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