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All of the 'millionth' cars were two-door examples and finished in Lilac with white leather trim. This Morris Minor came off the production line at Cowley on 22nd December 1960.
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Lot 260 - 1961 Morris Minor Minor 1000 'The One Millionth Car'.
| Lot Number | 260 |
|---|---|
| Result | Sold - £25,760 |
- Is a Morris Minor a good investment?
- How many Morris Minor Millions are left?
- What was the Morris Minor nearly called?
- Which is best Morris Minor?
- How many Morris Minors are there in the UK?
- When was the first Morris Minor?
- When did they stop making Morris Minors?
- What is a Morris million?
- Are Morris Minors safe?
- Was there a Morris Major?
- Who designed the Morris Minor?
Is a Morris Minor a good investment?
Full of charm, universally recognised and admired, plus easy to upgrade for everyday use, this is one of the most practical cars ever created. However, despite a cult following, the Minor remains eminently affordable – if you're already tempted, there really is no good reason to put off buying one.
How many Morris Minor Millions are left?
Today, about 70 Millions survive. These include the very first car – which, perhaps unsurprisingly, ended up being resprayed bright red. Alas, my 'historic' bumper perished along with my Minor in an accident some 20 years ago.
What was the Morris Minor nearly called?
The commercial versions were initially marketed as the Morris Quarter Ton Van and Pick-up, with a Series III designation applied from 1956. The names Morris 6cwt Van and Pickup was used following the introduction of the 1098cc engine in 1962 and 8cwt versions were added in 1968 with more substantial rear leaf springs.
Which is best Morris Minor?
When it comes to parts supply the Minor is one of the best-served classics on the market. But Morris reckons parts specific to the MM (1948-1953) are getting harder to source. ... The Minor 1000 (1956-1971) is the best bet for maintenance and supply of spares – as the it was most common.
How many Morris Minors are there in the UK?
Re: How many Morris Minors are left ?. I estimate from DVLA registration checks that there are around 250 Series MMs on the road in Britain with a similar number of long term restorations.
When was the first Morris Minor?
The Morris Minor was launched at the British Motor Show of 1948, which opened at Earl's Court on October 27th. The British Motor Show of 1948 opened on October 27th at Earl's Court and attracted more than half a million people.
When did they stop making Morris Minors?
The Morris Minor is a small 4-seater car with an 850 cc engine manufactured by Morris Motors Limited from 1928 to 1934.
What is a Morris million?
On the 22nd of December 1960, the Morris Minor became the UK's first car to sell one million units. ... Its original plan had been to produce car number 1,000,000 in time for the 1960 British Motor Show, but industrial disputes delayed the launch until the following year.
Are Morris Minors safe?
A decent Minor is a solid safe car, and learning to drive in one is a great experience.
Was there a Morris Major?
The Morris Major was an automobile produced by Morris Motors in the United Kingdom from late 1930 to 1933. It was described by commentators as a Morris Oxford Six with a coachbuilt saloon body.
Who designed the Morris Minor?
Sir Alec Issigonis, in full Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, (born Nov. 18, 1906, Smyrna [now İzmir], Tur. —died Oct. 2, 1988, Birmingham, Eng.), British automobile designer who created the best-selling, economical Mini and the perennially popular Morris Minor.
