1958 Morris Minor

This 1958 Morris Minor Convertible was auctioned at the 2006 Christies Auction at the Monterey Jet Center where it was expected to fetch between $20,000 - $30,000. At the conclusion of the sale, it had found a new owner for a price of $19388. It is a left hand drive vehicle with four-wheel hydraulic drums and a four-cylinder engine that creates an adequate 40 horsepower. It body sits atop semi-elliptic springs and a live rear axle.

The four-seater convertible is a very enjoyable vehicle with excellent fuel economy and appropriate performance. The Morris Minor was designed by Alec Issigonis and between 1948 through 1971 more than 1.5 million examples were sold. The original Minors were equipped with side-valve engines and a split front windscreen. The Series II was debuted in 1953 and brought with it minor improvements including the 803 cc A-Series engine. The engine was again increased in 1957 to a 948cc unit.

This example has a red exterior with whitewall tires and a red vinyl interior.

by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006