Morris Minor 1000 Four-Door Saloon

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The new post-war range of Morris cars was announced in 1948 and included models from the Minor MM to the six-cylinder MO.

The star, however, was undoubtedly the Minor, a radical replacement for the pre-war Series E. Apart from the side-valve engine, everything else was new and the Issigonis-designed Minor MM became an instant success. In 1953 the Series II came along with an OHV 803cc engine borrowed from its cousin the Austin A30.

Further improvements followed in 1962 with the introduction of the Minor 1000 which included an increase in capacity to 1,098cc and a better-breathing Weslake head, boosting power, torque and top speed to 77mph. During its remarkable 23-year production run, 1.3 million were produced, and thanks to the fantastic supply of available parts, thousands have survived making them a common sight on the roads of Britain to this day.

First registered in March 1964, this four-door Moggie looks most appealing in black with a new red vinyl interior, new carpets, period sun visor and aluminium wheel trims. Recently fitted with a new set of tyres and a rear seat belt, it has also had the engine bay detailed.

A number of invoices show regular upkeep over the years including a new petrol tank in 2010 and a new timing chain in 2011 since when it has only been lightly used – seven old MOTs back to 2007 show that it has only covered around 5,500 miles in the last dozen years.

In the current lady ownership for the past eight years, it is said to drive as well as it looks and is due to be driven some 45 miles to the sale.