Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1967 Morris Minor 1000
Just two owners from new - and in its original ownership for 55 years. Tastefully modified in last two years.
Registration - JDB 932E
Chassis No. - M/ AS5-1181149
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 21, 746
Presented in Trafalgar Blue with black vinyl roof, this otherwise subtle and understated example of Morris’ Minor 1000 also features a Union Jack boot lid, for a little extra pizzazz. Driven by the 1, 098cc four-cylinder A-Series engine that gives the model its name, ‘JDB 932E’ sees that unit matched to a four-speed manual gearbox. Extensively modified, this Morris Minor has only had two keepers from new, with an exceptionally low indicated mileage of 21, 746 miles – not guaranteed, but ‘JDB 932E’ was left unused for some years. Presented in Trafalgar Blue with black vinyl roof, this otherwise subtle and understated example of Morris’ Minor 1000 also features a Union Jack boot lid, for a little extra pizzazz. Driven by the 1, 098cc four-cylinder A-Series engine that gives the model its name, ‘JDB 932E’ sees that unit matched to a four-speed manual gearbox. Extensively modified, this Morris Minor has only had two keepers from new, with an exceptionally low indicated mileage of 21, 746 miles – not guaranteed, but ‘JDB 932E’ was left unused for some years. The vendor has added disk brakes with servo, a hydraulic clutch, new pedals, four new wings, gas struts for the bonnet and boot lid, carbon fibre dashboard, new gauges and stalks, and front seats (including bases) from a Ford Fiesta MkV. Spotlights have been added to the front, and fog lights and reversing light in the rear, with LEDs used. The exhaust is original, as are the wheels, though the latter have been painted black, while the roof has been replace with the vinyl offering now seen, and a sunroof has been fitted. Services in recent years have seen new spark plugs, points, distributor cap, and shoes and drums on the rear fitted. There is a large folder of invoices and receipts for work carried out. The vendor considers all areas of this Morris Minor 1000 as in ‘good’ condition, from engine and transmission to interior, electrics, bodywork, and paint. • Low mileage example• Significant modifications carried out• Just two owners from newOne of the most recognised classics on the road, the Morris Minor was a low-cost model, introduced in 1948. Designed under the stewardship of Alec Issigonis (he of Mini fame), the Minor was originally offered in two-door saloon and convertible forms, with a four-door saloon introduced in 1950. In 1953, Morris introduces the wooden-framed Traveller estate model, and also offered van and pick-up commercial models from the same year. Launching with a 918cc engine, the first series lasted until 1953, when it was replaced by the Series II, which brought in a smaller, but more modern engine, with an 803cc A-Series unit used. It was during this time that the range expanded to offer various body styles, but it wasn’t until the Series III came along - the Morris Minor 1000 - that sales were really established as a long-running model. Lasting until 1971, more than 1. 6 million Morris Minors were produced.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£4000 - £6000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
