Morris Minor 2-door saloon

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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, production continuing right up until 1971.

The design brief had been to produce a car which combined the luxuries and conveniences of an expensive model with a price suitable for the working classes. The result was an extremely roomy car with a spritely performance thanks to the unburstable A-Series engine, its torsion bar front suspension giving it class leading cornering characteristics which continue to delight driving enthusiasts to this day. With a parts supply second to none, the Morris Minor ranks as one of the most usable and economical classics on the market, making them as popular today as they have ever been.

This beautifully presented two-door saloon was first registered in May 1968. Bought by the vendor from his local undertaker in August 2013, it has had four previous owners. He was told at the time of purchase that the indicated mileage of 69,000 miles was understood to be correct, although as is so often the case with bereavement sales, there is no paperwork other than the V5 and an MOT certificate which expires in July 2015.

It doesn’t require much imagination however to appreciate the lovely condition of this vehicle, the vendor informing us that it drives as nicely as it looks, with a particularly sweet engine.