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Lot number 91
Hammer value £1,900
Description Morris Minor Convertible
Registration HYE 9C
Year 1965
Colour Blue
Engine size 1,098 cc
Chassis No. MA2551112417
Engine No. 10MA V H260835

Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Alec Issigonis-designed Morris Minor went on to become one of the most successful British cars of all time with over 1,000,000 units sold by 1961 and production continuing right up until 1971. It was conceived as a vehicle to combine many of the luxuries and conveniences of a good motor car with a price suitable for the working classes. Compared with competitor products throughout the 1950s, it excelled as a roomy vehicle with superior cornering/handling characteristics which continue to delight driving enthusiasts to this day.

The Minor came in several variants including two and four-door saloons, a wood-framed Traveller estate, a panel van and a pick-up. Most glamorous and sought-after of all was the convertible Tourer model which offered top-down motoring at a budget price. All models were gradually but subtly improved over time, gaining a one-piece windscreen, better heating and an engine that grew from a 27bhp 918cc sidevalve unit to a 1098cc ohv unit that produced 47bhp and could propel the car to a top speed of 77mph.

This solid example was purchased around a year ago by the vendor to take to local shows. Alas ill health has prevented him from doing so and he has decided that it is time to find a new owner for HYE 9C. MOTd until July 2012 it started easily and is reputed to drive well with signs of recent expenditure, although it should be noted that the brakes could do with bleeding/adjusting.

A small amount of elbow grease would turn this into a very smart example, a few winter evenings in the garage would ready it for next spring when the hood can be folded and the car enjoyed as it should.

 

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