Highlights

Beautifully presented 'Woody' Morris
Attractive colour scheme
Highly original throughout
Excellent candidate for restoration

The Appeal

The Morris Minor 1000 was an updated, faster variant of the legendary Morris Minor - intended to help drivers transition onto the then-new motorway network. It was, as with every car in the Minor's lineage, a huge success - and quickly became near-synonymous with the British motorist.

Of all the Morris Minors, though, our favourite will be the traditional 'Woody' traveller - everything is a cooler when it's a wooden-clad estate car, after all.

This 1971 example is highly original, with a rich blue livery and a tan interior. It's carrying a charming patina and would, dependent upon your taste, make a fine candidate for restoration - or an eminently drivable classic.

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History and Paperwork

Registered in 1971
The DVLA records 11 previous keepers
MOT expired on 08 June 2024 with only an advisory for an oil leak
Comes with a service kit
Currently indicates 7,191 miles on a five-figure odometer

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The Condition

Highly original example
Bodywork is okay, with some areas of wear throughout
Chromework and badging showing some patina
Some paint loss and blistering
Wooden frame is looking a little worse for wear
Wheels are rather tired
Chassis is showing its age
Tan interior is in fair order
No obvious signs of rips or tears, but some discolouration
Some corrosion to the belts
Dashboard is in fair order
All instruments clear and legible
Carpets and headlining showing some signs of age
Rear bay appears solid

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The Mechanics

1,098cc A-Series four-cylinder powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine looks in good overall order
The vendor reports that it runs and drives well
We understand the car suffers from no mechanical issues
However, there is a light oil leak, which is fairly common for a Morris product of this age

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