Morris Minor 1959 (Y) - SALOON EX RAF STAFF CAR WITH CURRENT MOT HISTORIC 2-Door

CLARENDON GREY WITH ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS AND A NEW CLARET CARPET SET. A HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT MATCHING NUMBERS MORRIS MINOR 2 DOOR SALOON REGISTERED ON 04 01 1959 WITH CURRENT MOT TILL 11 11 2026 ( NO ADVISORIES ) THE MORRIS WAS ORIGINALLY DEPLOYED TO GERMANY AND USED AS A ROYAL AIR FORCE STAFF CAR IN THE 1960S. IN MORE RECENT YEARS THE MORRIS HAS RECEIVED SOME SENSIBLE WELL RECOGNISED UPGRADES - THESE INCLUDE : NEW REAR SUSPENSION WITH STRONGER 7 LEAF TRAVELLER ROAD SPRINGS, TELESCOPIC SHOCK ABSORBERS AND POLYURETHANE BUSHES ( THE ESM KIT ) ELECTRONIC IGNITION, STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST ( EXCLUDING THE MANIFOLD ) DYNAMO TO ALTERNATOR CONVERSION, SPIN ON OIL FILTER CONVERSION, POWERED SCREEN WASH AND A ANTI THEFT DEVICE. THE SALE INCLUDES VERY COMPREHENSIVE PAPERWORK RECORDS TO INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE DATED 02 01 1959, SERVICE DETAILS, PARTS / LABOUR INVOICES, HAND WRITTEN / TYPED LETTERS, HAND WRITTEN NOTES, THE BUFF LOG BOOK AND HISTORIC TAX DISCS ETC. THE TWO VERY DETAILED LEDGERS CHART THE HISTORY OF THE SALOON FROM 1959 ONWARDS - POINTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE A REBUILD OF THE 950CC ENGINE IN THE 1970S AND A PARTIAL GEARBOX RE BUILD IN THE 1960S. THE MORRIS BENEFITS MORE RECENTLY FROM A NEW CLUTCH KIT REPLACEMENT IN 2024. THE MINOR IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE WITH SMOOTH GEAR SELECTION, RESPONSIVE STEERING AND A QUIET COMFORTABLE RIDE IDEALLY SUITED FOR COUNTRY LANES AND B ROADS. ADDITIONAL PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE VIA WHATSAPP AND A CLASSIC CAR INSURANCE DISCOUNT IF REQUIRED. THE ORIGINAL FRONT SEATS ARE ALSO PRESENT AND INCLUDED IN THE SALE. MANDMAUTOMOTIVE.CO.UK