Morris Mini Minor

When the first Minis went on sale in August 1959, it is fair to say that the public were initially slightly baffled by this tiny little box with its small wheels and funny front-wheel drive. 

However, as word gradually leaked out about its amazing handling prowess and huge fun factor, it quickly became a cult object that came to symbolise the freedom of the Swinging Sixties. One of the great, undisputed car designs of all time, it had a classless appeal that made it welcome everywhere and by 1966 over a million had been sold.

With go-kart handling and excellent brakes, it was a huge success in competition and literally ran rings around far larger and more expensive cars that simply could not keep up with its cheeky pace. It was to remain in production for an astonishing 41 years, still remaining recognizably the same car in 2000 as it had been at launch in 1959.

First registered in August 1960, this particular MkI Mini has had just four local Herefordshire owners from new and has been in the current ownership for the last five years. Although the car runs and drives it has not been on the road for several years and is now in need of restoration.

Said to be in highly original condition throughout, it comes with a current V5 and its original owner’s handbook and is still on its original (and transferable) Herefordshire number plates. With early Minis rocketing in value of late, it should amply reward the refurbishment that it now requires.