Morris Minor

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Launched by Morris in 1928 as a rather belated response to the Austin Seven, the diminutive Minor started life with a Wolseley-designed overhead camshaft engine also used by MG.

By 1931, a simpler side-valve engine had replaced the complex and expensive ohc Minor unit, which has stood the test of time and still stands as one of the most endearing small cars that Britain has ever produced. Just under 40,000 of the overhead cam types and rather more than 47,000 side-valve models were built and there is a thriving owners’ club catering for these enduring light cars.

Even the casual observer will see that this 1932 Morris Minor has had a lot of care and attention lavished on it. In fact, the previous owner – who had the car for 50 years - spent much of the last 20 years slowly restoring it.

It looks very smart, particularly the interior which has obviously been re-upholstered, but there is still some room for improvement and the paintwork on the wings could ideally do with some attention. The engine has been overhauled and has only done 500 miles since being refitted.

The car is offered for sale due to ill-health and is accompanied by a collection of invoices, old logbooks and past MOTs which detail much of the car’s past history.