Morris Minor 1000 Convertible

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Designed by Alec Issigonis, the Morris Minor made its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show in September 1948 and went on to sell over 1.3 million examples before production finally came to an end in 1971, making it one of the most successful British cars of all time.

Initially available as a 2-door saloon and convertible, the range was subsequently expanded to include a 4-door saloon in 1950 and a wood-framed Traveller estate, plus panel van and pick-up truck variants in 1952.

A really competent car at a budget price, it excelled as a roomy vehicle with superior cornering/handling characteristics to most of its rivals, attributes which continue to delight driving enthusiasts to this day. Most fun of all was the convertible Tourer model which offered top-down motoring for the whole family at very modest cost.

This December 1962 registered Moggie is a factory-made Convertible that has been in the current ownership for over 25 years but has been barely used throughout that time, hence the reason for sale. Old MOTs show a recorded mileage of 54,858 in 1990, a total which has now only crept up by 70 miles or so, mainly on regular runs to the testing station.

Bills on file show that the bodywork was restored in 1988 and a new soft top fitted at a cost of some £2,800. New brakes, exhaust and carpets were fitted a couple of years later and in 2010 a further £2,225 was spent on a host of minor jobs including another brake overhaul and new wood trim at the rear where the hood frame attaches to the body.

Said to be in generally good order throughout and to run well, it now needs a new owner who can give it the more regular exercise that it deserves.