29th Apr, 2023 10:00

April Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 430
 

430

1956 MORRIS MINOR

Sold for £6,900
Estimated at £7,000 - £8,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: MORRIS
Model: MINOR
Registration: YPL 22
Engine Size (cc): 803
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Date First Registered: 03/01/1956
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING

Current V5 Present. Paperwork includes the original bill of sale in 1956, a large file of documentation, old tax discs, previous MOT history, various invoices for work carried out, photographs of the restoration, owner's manuals, and spare parts including a hood cover.

A Factory Convertible and restoration work has been conducted by Morris Minor Centre in Sussex.

1 Former keepers.

Vendor's comments:

  • The car has been in my family for the last 65 years.
  • It is a 1956 factory original convertible with a 803cc engine which runs well. A reconditioned gearbox was fitted about 1000 miles ago along with a new clutch and distributor.
  • The body has had a lot of work carried out over the years by East Sussex Morris Minors including replacement front and rear wings and a respray to all areas apart from the doors which are in good original condition.
  • The interior is in good condition with new carpet and the drivers seat has been recovered by Newton Commercial. A new mohair hood was fitted about 18 months ago and is in good clean condition.

 

Make: MORRIS
Model: MINOR
Registration: YPL 22
Engine Size (cc): 803
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Date First Registered: 03/01/1956
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING

Current V5 Present. Paperwork includes the original bill of sale in 1956, a large file of documentation, old tax discs, previous MOT history, various invoices for work carried out, photographs of the restoration, owner's manuals, and spare parts including a hood cover.

A Factory Convertible and restoration work has been conducted by Morris Minor Centre in Sussex.

1 Former keepers.

Vendor's comments:

  • The car has been in my family for the last 65 years.
  • It is a 1956 factory original convertible with a 803cc engine which runs well. A reconditioned gearbox was fitted about 1000 miles ago along with a new clutch and distributor.
  • The body has had a lot of work carried out over the years by East Sussex Morris Minors including replacement front and rear wings and a respray to all areas apart from the doors which are in good original condition.
  • The interior is in good condition with new carpet and the drivers seat has been recovered by Newton Commercial. A new mohair hood was fitted about 18 months ago and is in good clean condition.

Auction: April Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 29th Apr, 2023

Welcome to our April Auction!

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The main viewing period for this auction is Monday 17 April - Thursday 27 April.

This auction is now fully consigned. Any enquiries will be considered for the June Auction.

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Monday 17 April - Thursday 27 April

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 1pm

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