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The Mini Minor, the brainchild of Sir Alec Issigonic, was developed in 1943 but made its official debut at London's 1948 Earls Court Motor Show. It came equipped with a 23 brake horsepower, 918 cubic centimeter pre-war Morris 8 flathead four cylinder engine. The early cars were sold as two-door sedans and convertibles, with a four-door sedan joining the list in 1950, which was the same time the headlights were moved up from the grille to the fenders in order to comply with U.S. regulations. In 1952, Austin and Morris merged and the Minor gained Austin's 30 brake horsepower, 803 cubic centimeter, overhead-valve engine, giving the car better acceleration and a higher top speed.
In 1953, the Morris Traveller was introduced. This was a wood-framed station wagon with the wood body fashioned after the American woody wagons, while retaining its British heritage. It had split rear doors, sliding windows at the side, and aluminum panels behind the front doors. Between 1953 and 1971, 215,328 examples of the Traveller were produced
In 1956, the Minor gained a close-ratio gearbox, a curved windshield, a large back window, and a horizontal barred grille. It was also given a BMC A-Series engine of 948 cubic centimeters, which boosted its top speed to 70 mph.
This particular example is finished in a cream color and was given a comprehensive frame-off restoration, where it received completely new wood. The restoration work was completed prior to the current caretaker purchasing the car 15 years ago.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2015
In 1953, the Morris Traveller was introduced. This was a wood-framed station wagon with the wood body fashioned after the American woody wagons, while retaining its British heritage. It had split rear doors, sliding windows at the side, and aluminum panels behind the front doors. Between 1953 and 1971, 215,328 examples of the Traveller were produced
In 1956, the Minor gained a close-ratio gearbox, a curved windshield, a large back window, and a horizontal barred grille. It was also given a BMC A-Series engine of 948 cubic centimeters, which boosted its top speed to 70 mph.
This particular example is finished in a cream color and was given a comprehensive frame-off restoration, where it received completely new wood. The restoration work was completed prior to the current caretaker purchasing the car 15 years ago.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2015
2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $52,250
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Morris Minor 1000
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 MORRIS MINOR 1000 TRAVELLER Chassis#: FLA552122 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$12,000 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | |
1959 Morris Minor Series III Convertible Sold for USD$18,700 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1959 Morris Minor Sold for USD$11,750 2017 GAA : March | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible Chassis#: FCA47577349 Sold for USD$16,500 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$3,630 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1959 Morris Minor Convertible Chassis#: FCD4636462 Sold for USD$16,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller Chassis#: M/AW3L 778216 Sold for USD$52,250 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1959 MORRIS MINOR 1000 TOURER Chassis#: M/AT3L 717264 Sold for USD$16,500 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$1,400 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 (948cc) Chassis#: M-A2S3/770265 Sold for USD$300 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1959 Morris Minor Kingston Sold for USD$4,350 2015 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$2,517 2014 Anglia Auction | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveler Sold for USD$19,000 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1959 Morris Minor Convertible Sold for USD$17,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Woody Traveller Sold for USD$20,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee | |
1959 MORRIS MINI MINOR SALOON PROJECT Chassis#: M/A2S4/5456 Sold for USD$10,570 2013 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1959 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon Chassis#: 7A2S3769073 Sold for USD$909 2013 Bonhams - The Banbury Run Sale | |
1959 Morris Mini Minor Saloon Chassis#: M/A2S4/629 Sold for USD$10,377 2013 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1959 MORRIS MINOR 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: MA2S3L679172 Sold for USD$11,275 2012 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas |
Morris Minor 1000s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Morris Minor 1000's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1959 MORRIS MINOR | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $9,000 | |||
1959 Morris Minor | MA25375769 | 2015 Barons Auction : Annual Yuletide Classic | |||
1959 MORRIS MINOR ROADSTER | 2014 Mecum Kansas City | $18,000 | |||
1959 Morris Minor Pickup Custom | J483811 | 2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale | |||
1959 Morris Minor Pro Street | 2013 Silver Auction Arizona in the Fall | $17,000 | |||
1959 MORRIS MINOR TWO DOOR | 2003 Kruse Auction Ft.Myers, Fl | $3,500 |
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