Morris Minor 1961

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Introduced in 1960 to mark one million Morris Minors built, the 'Minor Million' was produced for a short period only and remains a distinctive special edition within the wider Minor range,The Million specification included unique badging 'Minor 1000000' and white leather trim when new, differentiating it from the standard saloon,The proven Minor mechanical package wasn't changed retaining the 948cc ASeries fourcylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels,Purchased in 2023, from its previous keeper of 31 years, this example now forms part of a Morris Minor collection, and is very well known throughout the club,This rare Million appears to have been well restored at some point, however, the piped white leather seats and door cards are almost certainly original,Previously registered 1 MLL  and is understood to have been used as the template for the production model of Minichamps Morris Minor Million,Supplied with a British Motor Museum Certificate confirming its provenance,It was always exciting when you spotted one when travelling, a very rare occurrence even in period, so this charming Minor Million will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts seeking a recognisable special edition with character and a fair dose of nostalgia.,