Genuine Morris Minor factory Pick up - modified

Genuine factory pick up.  We got this pickup for my son when he was 15 as he said he would like a commercial Morris as his first car. unfortunately he went through a massive growth spurt and is now 6' 5", so cannot comfortably fit into the cab, so we bought him a 2 door saloon. The car was then put on the side of our drive with a tarp over it, and left for years. When I eventually decided to have a look at it, water had got in and the floor and chassis were rotten. I nearly scrapped it but as there are so few of them left decided to save it by going a bit radical.I fitted a Suzuki Samurai chassis and both axles - mainly because it was about the right size but also because it has better brakes and steering. I also replaced all the floor panels. It was only a short step to convert it to four wheel drive, so I sourced a Suzuki transfer box and coupled up three prop shafts. One of the things I was very keen to do was to keep the car looking as standard as possible, so I raised the Morris engine and gearbox, rather than having the pick up raised up on 'stilts'. The car has been resprayed in Morris smoke grey, not perfect but okay, few cracks and imperfections. I took the car for an MOT and was pleased to say it passed, in fact it has been through two MOT,s since I did the conversion.I drove the car around a bit but the Suzuki axle gearing meant the poor engine was screaming at 50MPH, so I had a rethink. I was lucky enough to buy a Suzuki Jimny 5 speed box with an adaptor plate fitted suitable for A series engines, this was fitted, with a bit of fettling, which was a great success. Then the final phase was I bought a 1275 midget engine that had been rebuilt but not run and stored. Bit of a risk but I removed the sump and the bearings look new plus the bores looked good too, so I fitted it. Ran the car and seems to be plenty of power now but as it needs to be run in I haven't given it full throttle yet.That was over a year ago now and the MOT has expired but as I have only done a handful of miles since the last one, cannot see any reason why it shouldn't pass again.So, reluctantly, as I am not using the car anymore it is time for it to go. it has a very expensive digital speedo and even a full tank of petrol, the tank is also a new large Morris one. Tyres are like new plus custom exhaust, sounds wonderful.No swops or buy it now, winning bidder to contact within 24 hours or I will offer to second bidder or relist ,sorry to do this but there are a few time wasters on Ebay.Cash or bank transfer.Good luck

On 03-Nov-21 at 17:52:25 GMT, seller added the following information:

Because i have had a few questions about the V5, I have it in my name and it is listed as an Austin pickup, historic vehicle, hope that helps.

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