1954 Morris Convertible

                                        Forever Morris
     If you saw a 1954 Morris Minor Tourer cruising through the celestial paradise that is Yellowstone National Park in September of 2015. it just might have been me driving this little beauty that I trailered up to the Park from the bayous of Louisiana's Cajun Country. Why in the world. you ask. did I bring the Morris along with me on my quixotic attempt to run away from home and seek a measure of peace in the grandeur of Yellowstone. away from the maddening din of the TV. computers and cell phones- away from our modern culture? The simple answer is mildly pathetic insanity. But. in my mind. I was running away from modern American culture. and it only made good sense to take with me the only possession that I owned that brought joy to me and to others. Life was always darker in those brief periods when I was not the owner of a Morris Minor. And. I have had nearly 2 dozen of them- mostly the Traveller (Woody) variety. Only when I was driving a Morris did complete strangers approach me with the brightest smiles to say kind things to me. What is the value of that? As my friend. Morris Minor guru Bruce Blair. has said. "When we drive a Morris. we become the "Keepers of the Smiles".       Named Marguerite in memory of my most beautiful and wonderful Niece. this Minor was purchased by the last owner in Rome. Italy and shipped to North Carolina where it was restored a decade or so ago. The paint remains in excellent professional restoration condition. The car has been faithfully covered and garaged since then. so the paint is as new. with the odd chip here and there that you would expect over time.       There is absolutely no rust through on this beautiful Morris. and this is unheard of for a 1954 marque.       When manufactured. the 1954 model was fitted with an 803 Flathead engine. But. a spunky rebuilt 948cc power pack was installed at the restoration and precious few miles have been logged on it. The car runs faultlessly and all accessories function as they should.       You no doubt did not expect to see an A/C unit under the dash of a 1954 Morris Minor. Well. you are not seeing one! I Installed the A/C blower and core and ran engine water through it rather than refrigerant. and it operates as a powerful heater. with a heavy duty fan that will singe your eyebrows.       This car was purchased about a year ago from the last owner in Asheville. NC. The tires and convertible hood are like new. The brakes are drum all around and function as they should.       I met my first Morris Minor when my uncle donated a 1957 convertible to my parents and my 10 brothers and sisters and me in 1970 when he graduated from medical school. Apparently the Morris was no longer befitting his status. and we were the beneficiaries. It became the Landry Family trademark in New Iberia. LA as Mama and Papa loaded up the back seat with the 11 children and cruised around town on lazy Sunday afternoons. Seat belts?      I have loved Morris Minors with a passion since that time. They are indeed the Worlds Supreme Small Car. as stated by author. Paul Skilleter. They have brought me joy and have allowed me to bring joy to others.  Priceless.  
                                                           Love Beats Everything. nbsp;
                                                           Pistol Pete

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