Description
Morris 1000 Convertible: Built by ESM/+£32k Spent
The Morris 1000, designed by the team led by Alec Issigonis, debuted at the 1948 Earls Court motor show. The small family saloon was perfect for post war families and quickly became an iconic vehicle that was exported all around the world. Over 1. 3 million were manufactured before production ceased in 1972 and today good examples are the perfect entry point for those new to classic car ownership.
Milestones are always looking for special cars for our discerning customers and we were delighted when approached by the owner of this fabulous example to market his very special convertible.
History:
On the 18th July 1961 by Mr Atkinson of Longfield, Kent collected his new Morris 1000 saloon from John C Beadle Ltd based in Dartford. He clearly loved his ‘Moggie’ and used her sparingly until he stopped driving in 2010 and passed the beloved car on to his daughter and son-in-law.
They decided to take the car in a new direction and embarked on a full no expense spared restoration/ conversion from a saloon-to-convertible at East Sussex Minors (ESM) of Ticehurst.
Summary of Work:
· Car stripped to a bare shell.
· The shell was sent to SPL Dudley where it was acid-dipped and etched-primed.
· Any Corrosion Removed Front & Rear Wings
· Front/ Rear Wings, Floor Pans + All Convertible Strengtheners
· Reconditioned Engine
· Reconditioned Rear Axle
· Reconditioned Rear Axle
· New Wiring Loom & Dynameter Conversion
· Distributor/ Plugs
· Brakes Rebuilt – Front & Rear
· Suspension Rebuilt
· New Fuel Tank & Electronic Fuel Pump
· Hood Frame & High-Quality Hood
· New Carpets & Underlay
· New Heated/ Reclining Front Seats with Headrests (For Comfort and Safety)
· All Re-upholstered in matching Blue Leather
· Seat Belts Front (Inertia) and (Static) Rear
· Front/ Rear Bumper Blades & Over-Riders
· Hazard Lights/ Flasher Switch
· Semaphore and Flashing Indicators
· High Quality Respray in original Smoke Grey (Body Colour Underneath)
The Morris was purchased in 2021 by the third/ current owner who has used and very much enjoyed the car over the past three years.
The Minor does not disappoint. Just about every component has been replaced and the whole body stripped, all corrosion removed prior to the top-class restoration (body colour underneath) and conversion to a convertible by ESM, the best in the business.
The Minor has a lovely history folder with all MOT’s back to 1966, original BMC envelope (I have never seen one of these before) containing original handbook, warranty, service book and a picture of the Beadles showroom. In addition, there are more recent ESM invoices in respect of the rebuild
If you are looking for a Minor that has had EVERYTHING done this is the car for you. All work has been completed to the highest standards and she really does drive like a three-year-old car.
Needs to be viewed and driven to be fully appreciated
