£28,125 (Est: £25,000 - £35,000)
1949 Morris Minor 'Low Light
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 22 Feb 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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£28,125 (Est: £25,000 - £35,000)
1949 Morris Minor 'Low Light
UK • 22 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1949 Morris Minor 'Low Light', extensively modified and maintained as a historic race car for approximately 30 years. It features a rebuilt 1,293cc engine producing 140bhp, a Peter May straight-cut gearbox, and a seam-welded bodyshell, with a documented history of participation in prestigious events like the Goodwood Revival.
Condition
7
While the car has been rebuilt and maintained to a high standard for racing, its extensive use and modifications for motorsport purposes mean it cannot be considered in 'Pristine' or 'Outstanding' condition. However, the recent engine refresh and ongoing maintenance suggest it is better than 'Excellent'.
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30,468 miles (via 2010 MOT)
SMM18550
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
SSK 888
1949
Auction
£28,125 (Est: £25,000 - £35,000)
1949 Morris Minor 'Low Light
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 22 Feb 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
The ubiquitous Morris Minor arrived in September 1948 as the 918cc side-vale powered ‘Series MM’ and was replaced by a restyled car in September 1950.
They have become known by Minor enthusiasts as the ‘Low Light’ and ‘High Light’ respectively.
Originally supplied by W Watson and Co, Liverpool in July 1949 as a 'Low Light', this well known Goodwood participant is offered fresh to market by its fastidious owner after it being in his care for the past 12 years, during which time its long standing employment as an historic race car, some 30 years to date, has been continued and enjoyed to the maximum.
Well known within the world of Historic Motorsport, SSK 888 is probably best know to the public through its exploits at the Goodwood Revival where it’s been invited five times and raced in the St Marys Trophy, in 2008 driven by the owner and Brian Redman, in 2014 shared with Tony Jardine, in 2017 and 2019 with Rauno Aaltonon and most recently our vendor shared the car with Richard (Dickie...
Price Analysis vs Other Minor MM Saloons
£1,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,550
Median Price (Since 2020)
£28,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Mar 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
30,468 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Mar 2010, 30,468 miles
Passed
On 16th Jul 2008, 8,979 miles
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