Morris Minor 1951

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. , First registered on 1st June 1951, this early Series MM Minor 'Lowlight' represents the first generation of the model, produced in limited numbers and now firmly established as a soughtafter collectors car,Presented in gleaming Maroon paintwork with straight panels, excellent bodywork including the underside, high quality retrimmed upholstery (period correct in Beige with Maroon piping), a wellfitted hood, refurbished chrome and correct period appearance throughout including trafficators,Upgraded with a later 1098cc ASeries engine in place of the original 918cc 28bhp sidevalve unit, offering improved performance for modern roads, allied to a strong gearbox and well sorted running gear,Conversion to convertible specification carried out during restoration, along with renewed upholstery, new hood, tyres and brightwork, making the car more usable and enjoyable for longer distance touring,Fully restored and converted by marque specialists Canterbury Convertibles in the mid1990s, with all mechanicals recommissioned and subsequently maintained to a high standard, proving reliable and well cared for since,Previously owned by a Morris enthusiast collector and later a wellknown club member from Oxfordshire, the car was a familiar sight on the show circuit in the late 1990s,Now a beautifully presented example that drives as well as it looks. With early Lowlight cars in strong demand and restoration costs today likely to exceed £20,000, this is an appealing and sensible entry into early Minor ownership,