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The Morris Minor 1000 was one of Alec Issigonis's first masterpieces. Released in 1948, it featured a unitary construction with a torsion bar front suspension, and flat four engine. The following year, in 1949, exports to the United States began, which required raising the headlamps from their position in the grille in order to meet local codes. Body styles initially included both two- and four-door saloons, and a little tourer.
When Morris merged with Austin to form the British Motor Corporation, a Series II Minor was introduced featuring an 803cc overhead valve Austin A-series engine from the A30. Also at this time, a Traveler estate car, a van and a pickup were introduced, built on a separate chassis frame. In 1956, the engine was enlarged to 948cc, at which time the name 'Morris 1000' was adopted.
The Morris Minor 1000 was inexpensive and popular, with more than 140,000 produced for 1958 alone.
This particular example was found by the current caretaker in 2005. It was found in Central Pennsylvania where it had been stored unused for over three decades. A restoration commenced in 2009. The work included disassembling the vehicle down to the bare frame, sandblasting, and repainting it in its original shade of Primrose Yellow. The transmission was completely rebuilt and the front brakes were upgraded to discs. It received a new convertible top and the interior was also redone.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
When Morris merged with Austin to form the British Motor Corporation, a Series II Minor was introduced featuring an 803cc overhead valve Austin A-series engine from the A30. Also at this time, a Traveler estate car, a van and a pickup were introduced, built on a separate chassis frame. In 1956, the engine was enlarged to 948cc, at which time the name 'Morris 1000' was adopted.
The Morris Minor 1000 was inexpensive and popular, with more than 140,000 produced for 1958 alone.
This particular example was found by the current caretaker in 2005. It was found in Central Pennsylvania where it had been stored unused for over three decades. A restoration commenced in 2009. The work included disassembling the vehicle down to the bare frame, sandblasting, and repainting it in its original shade of Primrose Yellow. The transmission was completely rebuilt and the front brakes were upgraded to discs. It received a new convertible top and the interior was also redone.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $20,000
Sale Price :
USD $25,300
1958 Morris Minor Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Morris Minor
(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 Morris Minor Sold for USD$26,400 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1958 Morris Minor Panel Van Sold for USD$9,900 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1958 MORRIS MINOR PICKUP Chassis#: 0FB477608 Sold for USD$22,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1958 Morris Minor 1,275cc Convertible Chassis#: ICJ2/657367 Sold for USD$8,979 2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible Chassis#: FCJ4/624548 Sold for USD$25,300 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1958 Morris Minor Traveller Chassis#: FLA4/625082 Sold for USD$45,100 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1958 Morris Minor Pickup Chassis#: Z26074C60707 Sold for USD$33,500 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | |
1958 Morris Minor Utility (Modified) Sold for USD$27,486 2017 Shannon's - Sydney Summer Classic | |
1958 Morris Minor Sold for USD$3,625 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 1000 Chassis#: FBB431573513 Sold for USD$8,250 2015 Motostalgia Auction - Indianapolis Brickyard | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 Chassis#: FAA1617164 Sold for USD$4,704 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1958 Morris Minor Tourer Sold for USD$5,565 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 Two Door Saloon Sold for USD$5,900 2015 Leake Auction - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$9,000 2014 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1958 Morris Minor 1000 Sold for USD$3,500 2013 Mecum Auctions - Dallas 2013 | |
1958 Morris Minor Convertible Sold for USD$5,500 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
1958 Morris Minor Quarter-Ton Pickup Chassis#: OFB 477608 Sold for USD$18,720 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1958 Morris Minor Traveller Station Wagon Chassis#: 7635686 Sold for USD$20,613 2008 Shannons Auction - 2008 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction | |
1958 MORRIS MINOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$10,500 2001 Kruse Auction - Branson, MO |
Morris Minors That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 Morris Minor's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1958 Morris Minor 1/4 Ton Pickup | 2019 Mecum Portland | $17,000 | |||
1958 Morris Minor 1/4 Ton Pickup | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $21,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1958 Morris Minor Utility (Modified) | 191866525 | 2017 Shannon's Sydney Summer Classic | $12,000 | $15,000 | |
1958 Morris Minor1000 | 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $7,500 |
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