1970 MORRIS MINOR

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 0 - 0 Registration No: VAD 262H Chassis No: MA2S3D1239954 MOT: Exempt � On offer from a private collection in barn-find condition � A very original example that will benefit from light recommissioning � Displaying a credible 63,315 miles on the odometer � Supplied with an original BMC owners handbook The Morris Minor is almost as universal a symbol of England as the London bus and the Red telephone box and, with over 1.3 million manufactured in its 23-year reign, is one of the most successful cars of all time. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (who later penned the ubiquitous Mini), the Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show and 13 years later became the first British car to achieve a million sales. The final iteration followed a year later and featured an increase in engine capacity to 1098cc, a modified facia layout with recessed centre section in textured steel, a return of a glovebox lid for the passenger-side cubby hole, improved heater and more contemporary-looking front light units. First registered as �VAD 262H� on the 6th July 1970, this delightful Morris 1000 is understood to have been initially resident to the Gloucestershire area. Little is known of the early history, however the little �Moggy� became part of the vendor�s father�s collection during 2007 after three previous keepers and was regularly used for local shows. Now presenting in �barn-find� condition in need of recommissioning, the car is said to have been run regularly up until around two years ago, and the vendor assures us that it should �not take much� to get it back to fine fettle again. To our eyes, �VAD 262H� presents very well in what is believed to be its original paint coat, and the interior again appears to be all original with an enviable natural patina showing a relatively easy life, backed up by its low odometer reading of 63,315 miles. Now offered for sale, prospective buyers should note that the car is supplied with an original BMC owner�s manual complete with its original brown paper wallet and UK V5C registration document.