1959 Morris Minor 1000

The Morris debuted in 1948 as a two-door sedan and open touring variations. The Traveller - a light duty station wagon - arrived in October 1953.

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Wagon
Chassis #: M/AW3L 713245
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Total production for 1959 Morris Minor was 105,759 of which 17,483 were Travellers. The 1000 Series denotes its 948 cc four-cylinder engine, Rack and Pinion steering and 4-speed transmission.

This car sat outdoors for 19 years, after brake failure and an unfortunate contact with a tree. The tires actually sunk into the pavement where it sat. The current owners bought the car for a parts car, but decided to restore it instead. The car is an AACA Senior Grand National Award winner and received the 1998 AACA National Award - S.F.Edge Trophy.

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1959 Morris Minor 1000 Vehicle Profiles

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1959 Minor 1000
$1,770-$22,750
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Price Range: $1,560 - $1,770

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Minor 1000

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
125,000
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 57.85 CID., 37.00hp
$1,550 - $1,770
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 58.00 CID., 37.00hp
$1,550 - $1,650
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 57.85 CID., 37.00hp
$1,560 - $1,770
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 57.80 CID., 34.00hp
$1,500 - $1,800
4 cyl., 57.80 CID., 34.00hp
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 57.85 CID., 37.00hp
$1,495 - $1,495
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 57.80 CID., 34.00hp
4 cyl., 51.70 CID., 34.00hp
$1,490 - $1,795
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 67.00 CID., 48.00hp
$1,670 - $1,970
86.00 in.
4 cyl., 60.90 CID., 38.00hp
$1,670 - $1,920

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