1961 MORRIS MINOR 1000-2 DOOR-RESTORED-RARE U.S. CALIF ESTATE CAR-NOT MINI OR VW

THIS IS THE KIND OF RESTORED 1961 MORRIS MINOR THAT ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF FINDING!  THIS EXAMPLE COMES OUT OF THE ESTATE OF A COLLECTOR OF MOSTLY VERY FINE CONCOURS CARS. SOME OF WHICH WERE SHOWN AT SUCH HIGHLY REGARDED SHOWS AS PEBBLE BEACH!

THE 1961 MORRIS MINOR WAS THE FIRST BRITISH CAR TO EVER REACH A PRODUCTION OF ONE MILLION.

THIS RESTORED ONE EXEMPLIFIES THE MODEL!  THIS MORRIS MINOR 1000 LOOKS GREAT AND RUNS LIKE NEW.  

A COMPLETE MECHANICAL & COSMETIC RESTORATION WAS PERFORMED THAT HAS BROUGHT THIS FABULOUS 1961 MORRIS BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY!  IT IS FACTORY STOCK! 

PRIOR TO RESTORATION. THIS WAS AN ORIGINAL 1961 MORRIS MINOR “SURVIVOR”. THAT HAD BEEN WELL CARED FOR & MAINTAINED.   THIS MORRIS LOOKS FANTASTIC. AND IS NOW BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS!

THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW RED PAINT. NEW CHROME. ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING. NEW INTERIOR. NEW CARPET. NEW WHITE HEAD LINER. NEW TIRES. FULL MECHANICAL REBUILD INCLUDING ENGINE. CARBURETOR. TRANSMISSION. BRAKE SYSTEM. NEW BATTERY. NEW SHOCKS. AND MUCH MORE!  SEE DETAILS BELOW.

VERY EASY AND INEXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN AND GETS GREAT GAS MILEAGE (Approx. 40MPG)!!!

DETAILS

EXTERIOR

THE EXTERIOR OF THIS MORRIS LOOKS GREAT WITH ITS RED PAINT AND SHINNY CHROME.  

SHE RECEIVED A NICE $2. 00 REPAINT.   THE PAINT WAS PAINSTAKINGLY DONE TO GIVE THE CAR ITS ‘CORRECT' ORIGINAL APPEARANCE.   THE BODY IS LASER STRAIGHT.  THE CHROME BUMPERS. GRILLE AND BODY TRIM ALL LOOK GREAT.   ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING WAS INSTALLED!  THE HUBCAPS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.   THIS BEAUTIFUL MORRIS RIDES ON A SET OF NEW BLACK WALL TIRES.   THE UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWS AS EXCELLENT ORIGINAL.

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF A RESTORED 1961 MORRIS MINOR 1000!

INTERIOR

WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS MORRIS. IT'S ALMOST LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 19617.   THE ENTIRE INTERIOR WAS REDONE TO AS NEW “ORIGINAL” CONDITION AND IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.   NEW UPHOLSTERY. DOOR PANELS. CARPET AND HEADLINER WERE INSTALLED.   ALL PAINTED INTERIOR SURFACES WERE REPAINTED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION.   ALL ORIGINAL PARTS WERE CLEANED & POLISHED TO LOOK NEAR NEW!  TO SEE HOW NICE THE INTERIOR IS. JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS.   THE INTERIOR IS GORGEOUS!

MECHANICALS

THIS 1961 MORRIS IS POWERED BY ITS ORIGINAL 0. 9 L (948 cc) ENGINE.   THE ENGINE. CARBURETOR. TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM HAVE ALL BEEN REBUILT. AND EVERYTHING OPERATES PERFECTLY.   THE SUSPENSION AND FRONT END IS TIGHT AND THIS MORRIS MINOR 1000 RIDES AND DRIVES LIKE NEW!

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

THE ENGINE AND COMPONENTS ARE VERY TIDY INDEED!  THE PAINTED AREAS COULD USE SOME CLEANING.

TRUNK

THE TRUNK IS VERY CLEAN AND CONTAINS THE SPARE TIRE!

VIN CODES:

VIN# MA2S3L810664

M=Morris

A=Engine Series

2S=2 Door Saloon/Sedan

3=Mk III Riley of Wolseley Hornet

L=Left Hand Drive

810664=Unit #

THE 1961 MORRIS MINOR 1000

Considered to be the ‘World's Supreme Small Car' by the motoring press at the time of its introduction. the demand for the Morris Minor outstripped supply.

The Morris Minor was the first British car to ever reach a production of one million units.
Originally called the Mosquito. the Morris Minor was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show on September 20th. 1948.  The millionth Minor rolled off the production line on December 22nd 1960.   The 1961 Morris Minor was produced to commemorate the event.  A limited edition of 349 two-door saloons was produced with distinctive lilac paintwork and a white interior. The models were designed with white and gold leather seats. Modified. the badge on the side of the bonnet read 'Minor 1. 00. 00' instead of the standard 'Minor 1000'.  The Morris Minor was built by William Morris. (Lord Nuffield) of the Nuffield Organization. The same team that eventually designed the Mini. it was led by Alec Issigonis. who was proudest of his participation in designing the Morris Minor.

Originally tried and tested with 918cc side valve from the Series E Morris Eight. Issigonis had originally intended the Morris Minor to have an 800 cc and 1100cc flat four water. cooled engine.   Morris together with Jack Daniels and Reg Job set out to create a completely new and innovative vehicle.  The most significant of Issigonis' decisions regarding the Morris Minor. was the decision to widen the vehicle by four inches.   Every prototype was a total of 57 inches wide. but the designer felt that this was too narrow. so he ordered one of the eight prototypes to be split down the middle and widened.   Obviously there were serious design implications for the design team who were responsible for recalculating hundreds of dimensions. But the extra width gave the car an enhanced stability and road holding.

The flat strip running down the center of the bonnet is a tribute to the historic decision regarding the Morris Minors.  With unique features such as monocoque design rather than the traditional chassis/body. striking styling lines. independent front suspension. small fourteen inch wheels and rack and pinion steering. the Morris Minor was a vehicle that combined the luxuries and conveniences of a reliable motor vehicle with a price even the working class could afford. When compared to competitor products in the late 1940's. the Morris Minor excelled as a roomy vehicle with superior cornering and handling characteristics.   Updated in 1956. the Minor 1000 had an engine with a increased capacity to 0. 9 L (948 cc/57 in³). Replacing the two piece split windscreen. it now had a curved one-piece windshield and an enlarged rear window.

The Morris Minor was a limited sell in America. which may have been a result of internal politicking by inside manufacturer BMC (British Motor Corporation).   Produced in manufacturing plants at Cowley. Oxfordshire. over 1. 6 million Morris Minors were produced and exported in numerous variations worldwide. Production of the Morris Minor continued until 1971 and has continued to remain a very collectible vehicle.

Among the best served classic. family sized car. the Morris Minor and 1000 continue to gain in popularity.

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS WONDERFUL 1961 MORRIS MINOR 1000 THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.  

PLACE YOUR BID NOW!!!

READY TO SHOW OR DRIVE!

SEE MY 462 FEEDBACKS & 100% POSITIVE RATING AND

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

BID TO WIN!

I'M SURE YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER 1961 MORRIS MINOR 1000 THIS NICE ANYTIME SOON!

Vehicle Condition:

THIS 1961 MORRIS CAME OUT OF A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY CONCOURS SHOW CARS.   ALTHOUGH IT HAD UNDERGONE A RESTORATION. IT WAS IN THE COLLECTION MORE FOR ITS IMPORTANCE AS A MILESTONE VEHICLE. THE BODY IS LASER STRAIGHT AND HAS RECEIVED A CORRECT ORIGINAL $2. 00 REPAINT.   THE BUMPERS. CHROME AND RUBBER TRIM ALL LOOK GREAT.   THE INTERIOR RECEIVED ALL NEW UPHOLSTERY. NEW DOOR PANELS. NEW CARPET. NEW HEAD LINER AND NEWLY PAINTED SURFACES AND LOOKS NEAR NEW!  THE MECHANICALS WERE PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT.   THE ENGINE PROVIDES EXCELLENT ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS PERFECTLY. AND THE BRAKES STOP THE CAR VERY WELL.   THIS MORRIS IS READY TO SHOW. DRIVE AND ENJOY!

This Morris was nicely restored.   If you look very closely. there is only minor patina.   The paint and chrome are very nice!  Everything on the exterior of this Morris looks great!  There are the typical windshield wiper surface scuffs to the windshield that may be able to be polished out.   Nearly everything inside looks like new!  The paint is starting to peal on the inside of the trunk lid.   This was a nice restoration. but the car is not a trailer queen so you need not be afraid to drive. show and enjoy her with pride.    

The mileage listed above is believed to be the total original miles.

This Morris Minor 1000 will definitely turn heads and get thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes!

Terms of Sale:

BIDS ARE BINDING.   IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.   THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED IN SIMI VALLEY. CA AND THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.   SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY.   HOWEVER. ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

I AM LISTING THIS 1961 MORRIS FOR ITS OWNER!  TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION.   I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALEOF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS.   THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”.   IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY. TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE. AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT.   I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale. and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback.   If you do not have a good positive feedback rating. please contact me by telephone or the email listed below to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder.

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN SIMI VALLEY. CALIFORNIA.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE.

EMAIL OR CALL STEVE

Stevekr2000@aol. com

(818) 340-4700

All questions will be gladly answered!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INVESTMENT GRADE VEHICLE CAN BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE.   YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME!

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