1966 Morris Minor 1000

Highlights

• Comprehensive restoration completed in 2023
• Garaged and only driven in dry weather since restoration
• Most recent voluntary MOT test passed with no advisories (expired June 2026)
• Original tax disc and period car stickers included

The Appeal

Alec Issigonis is perhaps best-known for the Mini, but his earlier work was equally influential. Over 1.6 million Morris Minors were produced and sold during a 23-year production span from 1948 to 1971. That's a staggering number, which is a testament to the Minor's brilliant design. Finding one is straightforward enough, but finding one that has been thoroughly restored and conscientiously maintained since is a rather different proposition.

This 1966 example was subjected to a comprehensive restoration by Millennium in 2023, a process that included extensive welding, new front wings, new screen rubbers, new tyres, new carpets, and a complete repaint. Since the work was completed, it has been garaged and used only in dry weather, with the underside wax oiled as needed and regularly checked for corrosion. The vendor is upfront that the roof colour does not precisely match the wings, bonnet, and boot, describing this as a car to be enjoyed rather than a concours piece.
Original chrome trim remains in place with honest patina. Mechanically, the vendor states the engine starts first time, sounds right, and is reliable, comfortably reaching 50–60 mph. Practical upgrades including servo brakes and halogen lights add usability. With service history on file and charming period details such as the original tax disc, this Minor 1000 looks a fine way to enjoy one of the most iconic shapes in British motoring.

Key Information

• Mileage: 9,735 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt (last voluntary MOT expired June 2026 and showed no advisories)
• Technical specs: 1,098cc A Series four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: service history and restoration details/photos present; original tax disc and period car stickers included

The Detail

• Extensive restoration completed by Millennium in July 2023
• Restoration included extensive welding, new front wings, full repaint, new carpets, new tyres, and new screen rubbers
• Garaged and only used in dry weather since restoration
• Underside wax oiled when needed, with ongoing checks for corrosion
• The vendor has serviced the car and had it voluntarily MOT'd annually
• Upgrades include servo brakes, halogen lights, a hazard warning switch, and a 12v charging socket
• The vendor states the engine starts first time, sounds right, and is reliable
• The vendor reports the car comfortably reaches 50–60 mph
• Roof colour does not exactly match the wings, bonnet, and boot
• Original chrome trim present with some pitting and patina
• Seats and carpets are new
• Original headliner has some light staining and two small tears
• First registered 15 July 1966 in Guildford; has been in the North West of England for many years
• Eight registered keepers from new, including the vendor

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