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Little & Large …

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The £100 Morris Minor prototype (JO 764) looks minuscule parked alongside this 1934 3.5-litre Morris 25 (JT 667). Both vehicles are owned by Mick Roberts, the photograph being taken in his back garden at a recent Macmillan charity fundraiser organised (regularly) by Mick and his wife, Judith.

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Making a Pytchley Roof …

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While Peter Brock was restoring his 1934 Morris Minor Four-door Saloon, the car's Pytchley Sliding Roof required complete rebuilding. While undertaking this process, Peter photographed each stage and kept notes…

1933 Wolseley Hornet Special Corsica Sports-Light Car Test

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The 9th June 1933 Light Car & Cyclecar contained an article on the radical-looking Corsica 'Sports'-bodied Wolseley Hornet Special, a PDF of which can now be found on the Wolseley…

The Network’s 2026 Award Winners Announced …

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As is the custom, the annual rally dinner was followed by the NAFTA's, our awards ceremony, similar to the BAFTA's, but with much cheaper prizes. This year, our MC, Martin…

2026 Network Rally images …

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Images from the Network's 2026 "1066 Rally" are now available on the new rally gallery page here. Thank you to the contributors': Gareth Butland, his roadside photographer friend, Andy, Toby…

Mid-Wales in mid-June. What’s not to like?

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The coastline of Mid-Wales in June is a mouth-watering prospect, as are the vistas on view in the hills and valleys to the east. To be able to see them from behind the wheel of your almost 100-year-old vehicle is a privilege few will experience, as only 30 rally entry slots are available. If you are considering entering, don’t delay – download the Rally Entry Form here and take your place among the fortunate crews who will be there over the weekend of 11th-13th June. Read all about the location of our 2027 Rali Glyndŵr on the site’s rally page here, while our Rally HQ is to be based here at the Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel.

IOTW no.847

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Regular Kiwi IOTW contributor, John McDonald, recently forwarded this image of a 1932 or 33 Morris Minor homebuilt special with an external wooden frame, built in the same manner as that of the post-war Morris Minor Traveller. The photo is likely to have been taken in the post-war period, when the vehicle was perhaps 20 years old.

Triple M Corner no.441

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The Triple M series of MG’s all belong to a family of models that commenced with the 1929 MG Midget and continued through to the mid-thirties via a long string of four and six cylinder OHC engined cars that forged the marques identity.

Situated on the South Downs, above the town, the Lewes Speed Trials were a regular and much-looked-forward-to series of annual fixtures. This photograph of Dennis Evans in the Belleview Garage supercharged 750 CC Montlhery Midget was taken on 8th May 1937 when the car and driver won the 1100 cc class with a time of 22.65 seconds. Just over a year later, on August 20th 1938, Dennis recorded the fastest-ever time by an MG over that same course when the timing apparatus recorded his Midget crossing the line in a remarkable 19.44 seconds. (LAT Collection photo)

Morris Register Merchandise:


The third (fully revised and updated) edition of the John Nagle compiled handbook The Complete Morris Minor is now available to purchase from the Morris Register Spares store HERE. It’s essential reading for pre-war Morris Minor owners …

Priced at £20.25 + Postage & Packing (Rest of world p&p prices also available upon request.)

Network Merchandise: 

Just Available A New ‘HOW TO …’ Booklet: A guide to dismantling and assembling the …

 Morris Minor 4-speed Synchromesh Gearbox 

To purchase a copy, email Peter Brock at: p.brock6@virginmedia.com for full payment details.

All proceeds will go to: MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

Autumn Pub Meet –  Sunday 4th October 2026

Although a member mentioned that it would be good to find an alternative venue for our Drive-it-Day and Autumn Pub meets, and my subsequent invitation for new venues in this spot, none have been suggested. Therefore, the Cross Keys in Redgrave, Suffolk, IP22 1RW will once again host our next meet on Sunday 4th October. As on previous occasions, there will be a circa 20-mile run commencing from the pub’s car park at 11-00 AM for those wishing to take in some of Suffolk’s hidden vistas, which should include a flying visit to Tibbenham Airfield. If you intend to join us and wish to eat at The Mid-Anglia Pub-of-the-Year, it’s best to book in advance at 01379 673333 or via email at  admin@crosskeysredgrave.co.uk . I look forward to seeing some fellow members there.
Chris Lambert