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1952 Morris Minor series II Convertible

United Kingdom • 25 Feb 2023 • Lot 150

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AI Listing Summary

This is a fully restored 1952 Morris Minor convertible, originally supplied as a factory convertible. It features a replacement, uprated Morris engine for better performance in modern traffic and a new hood, making it a presentable and driveable classic.

Condition

8

While the car is described as "fully restored" and presented in "gleaming black coachwork," the engine has been replaced with a later model, which impacts originality. The description suggests the car is in excellent condition for shows and driving.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SMT128015

Odometer:

34,555 miles

Reg Number:

XMG 826

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Morris Minor debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show in London on 20th September 1948.

Designed by Alec Issigonis, more than 1.3 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1971.

In 1952, the Morris Minor was updated with an Austin-designed 803cc overhead valve, A-Series engine replacing the original side-valve unit.

The engine had been designed for the Minor's main competitor, the Austin A30, but became available when Austin and Morris were merged into the British Motor Corporation.

Cosmetically the front wings and grille were replaced, and the headlights moved from the grille to the front wings.

In 1952, in addition to the two and four-door saloon and the four-seat convertible, an estate version known as the Traveller was introduced (a Morris naming tradition for estates, also seen on the Mini), along with the van and pick-up versions.

This stunning fully restored early split screen example was first registered on 1st May 1952 and supplied from new as a factory convertible.

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