Lot Ended
Description
Outstanding condition; staring and running on the button; dry stored
for most of its life; side screens
The pre-war
Minor was launched to compete with the Austin Seven and was assembled at
Morris's Cowley plant from 1929 until 1934, at which time it was replaced by the
Morris Eight. The newcomer was ultimately offered in seven guises - five on the
standard short wheelbase chassis (6ft 6in) and two on an extended platform (7ft
7in). Two engine types were employed. The earlier and more technically advanced
84 * OHC unit was fitted to all examples made up to January 1931, at which point
an equivalent capacity 19bhp side-valve unit was introduced to power a £100
Minor and a range of other economy models. A three-speed gearbox was employed
until 1933. Suspension was by semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear and
braking by cable-operated drums all round. The models most successful year was
1932, during which no less than 19,248 of the total 86,318 were built. Even
then, the Minor was still outsold by the ubiquitous Austin Seven, production of
which continued in one form or another until 1939.
Manufactured in 1933 and supplied to the United Kingdom being registered
new in May of that year, the Minor offered is finished in green paintwork with
Black wings, a complementary green interior upholstery (in notably good
condition), and a Black hood, as well as the side screens. A side-valve engine
example with two-seater Open Tourer coachwork.
This
Morris is understood to have been in the current ownership for approximately 3
years and has been residing in dry storage used only on sunny
days.
Unfortunately, the history has been mislaid over
the years, but when you see the car, you will understand this car has been very
well looked after in the past.
Starting and driving
while it’s been on site, this will make a fantastic rare classic to show or just
to enjoy.
Please contact
james.booth@brightwells.com.