11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1954 Morris Minor Tourer
Fully restored to concours standard
Registration - PNE 663
Chassis No. - FCB11/287107
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 1,485
All due respect to the Cowley workforce that made the Minor, but we very much doubt if any came off the production line looking quite as good as this one. Self-evidently the subject of a full bare-metal restoration in its original colour of Pearl Grey, it needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, and the only departures from original specification that we can spot are a later 948cc (Morris 1000) A Series engine and related alternator in place of what would have been a dynamo – ie very sensible, desirable upgrades. According to VDI Check, the vendor acquired ‘PNE 663’ as recently as October last year, thereby becoming its eighth keeper to date. He understandably has no hesitation in currently grading the engine, four-speed manual transmission, Tourer bodywork, paintwork, maroon upholstery and red carpets and hood as all being in ‘excellent’ condition. He is now offering the car complete with a ‘huge’ history file of invoices, photos of the restoration and copy of the Classics Monthly magazine in which the Morris starred in 2012.
There were two variants of the Minor at launch – a two-door Saloon and Tourer. The four-door Saloon followed in 1950 and the popular Traveller, Van and Pick-up versions completed the range two years later. The first versions, MMs, were produced from 1948 to 1953. The monocoque bodies were equipped with torsion bar suspension at the front and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Power came from a 918cc straight-four, side-valve engine producing 27.5bhp. With the Series II of 1952, came a new engine – the A Series 803cc OHV unit. The more major update of 1956 saw the engine increased in capacity to 948cc (the car was now renamed the Minor 1000), the rear window enlarged and the split-screen front one replaced with a single glass.
In summary:
- An immaculately restored example
- Equipped with a later spec. Morris 1000 engine
- Comes complete with a huge history file
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £15,750
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - PNE 663
Chassis No. - FCB11/287107
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 1,485
All due respect to the Cowley workforce that made the Minor, but we very much doubt if any came off the production line looking quite as good as this one. Self-evidently the subject of a full bare-metal restoration in its original colour of Pearl Grey, it needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, and the only departures from original specification that we can spot are a later 948cc (Morris 1000) A Series engine and related alternator in place of what would have been a dynamo – ie very sensible, desirable upgrades. According to VDI Check, the vendor acquired ‘PNE 663’ as recently as October last year, thereby becoming its eighth keeper to date. He understandably has no hesitation in currently grading the engine, four-speed manual transmission, Tourer bodywork, paintwork, maroon upholstery and red carpets and hood as all being in ‘excellent’ condition. He is now offering the car complete with a ‘huge’ history file of invoices, photos of the restoration and copy of the Classics Monthly magazine in which the Morris starred in 2012.
There were two variants of the Minor at launch – a two-door Saloon and Tourer. The four-door Saloon followed in 1950 and the popular Traveller, Van and Pick-up versions completed the range two years later. The first versions, MMs, were produced from 1948 to 1953. The monocoque bodies were equipped with torsion bar suspension at the front and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Power came from a 918cc straight-four, side-valve engine producing 27.5bhp. With the Series II of 1952, came a new engine – the A Series 803cc OHV unit. The more major update of 1956 saw the engine increased in capacity to 948cc (the car was now renamed the Minor 1000), the rear window enlarged and the split-screen front one replaced with a single glass.
In summary:
- An immaculately restored example
- Equipped with a later spec. Morris 1000 engine
- Comes complete with a huge history file
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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