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Spring(ish) …

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Springlike weather is threatening to replace the miserable wet winter endured across most of the U.K. Bedfordshire based Trevor Wilkinson decided ‘enough was enough’ and took to the byways in his 1934 Morris Minor Two-seater (UN 6979), the sunglasses proving that the great golden orb did at least make an appearance!

Minor ‘finds’ bonanza in New Zealand …

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John McDonald from Christchurch, New Zealand reports that Morris Minors continue to surface across the country. The three cars represented here are all recent finds. Only the blue 1934 Saloon (RC 1232) has been positively identified to date, while the red 1932 roadster carried the N.Z. registration KB 1932 and engine no. 34937 although its chassis no. remains unknown. (This car has recently sold) Tantalisingly, the VIN plate for the second 1934 Saloon (AX 4589) is visible on the car’s bulkhead, but is sadly unreadable from the photograph.

Memories from Around the Edge …

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During the spring and summer of 2015 a dozen Minorists took part in the ‘Around the Edge Challenge’ attempt, a charity run in our cars, its aim to circumnavigate the entire English border, while raising funds for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. That it was completed owed much to the efforts of all concerned but particularly, to Toby Sears and Peter Brock who covered 650+ and 800+ miles respectively in their Minors and who both contributed towards the huge sum of £7000 we raised as a result. Here Peter Brock is captured resting from his toils at the wheel alongside a field of oilseed rape while his 1934 Minor Four-door Saloon (AAO 463) sizzles away gently on the verge.

A unique opportunity …

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BF 9025 is a 1929 Morris Minor Arrow Two-seater replica. The car originally left the Morris Motors factory in Cowley, Oxon as a Tourer although in 2010 it began a transformational journey that was to see it emerge in 2022 as it appears today. The replica fabric skinned Arrow body was constructed, and its interior finished by a well known Cumbrian coachbuilder using traditional methods. It is powered by an original 1930 MG Midget engine which has been fitted with a modern Phoenix crankshaft and a new Double Twelve cam. Since its completion in 2022 it has covered almost 1500 miles during which time the inevitable post rebuild teething problems have been tackled and resolved. It is also equipped with a full set of weather protection gear and runs on new period ‘look’ Longstone tyres. Although A.P. Compton built scores of Arrow bodied Minor specials in the period 1929 – 1931 none are known to have survived. This replica was constructed to correct that sad anomaly and it remains a unique homage to the model. It is now offered for sale (in Suffolk, U.K.) at £13,000. More information and images on request from chris@prewarminor.com

Awash …

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Large tracts of the U.K. remain waterlogged after record rainfall throughout the month of February. Undaunted, Phil Parry-Jones enjoyed a drive voyage in his 1934 Morris Minor Two-Seater (BG 1915) along his favourite local open stretch of highway which currently resembles a canal.

Minoring in a forest …

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Both the New Forest, Hants and the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex have vast tracts of heathland within their borders that don’t resemble forests at all. Seen here, in this spring 2015 photo, set against the beautiful background of the Ashdown Forest is Philip Butland’s Morris Minor CMS Super Sports (UY 8391) reminding us that spring is just around the corner (we hope!). (Photo: P. Butland)

A Chinese restaurant decoration …

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This 1930 MG M Type Midget (VU 595, 2M-2027) has acquired a new body at some point in its nearly 94 year life span. Its current ‘garage’ is a Chinese restaurant foyer in West Drayton, Greater London. Currently on a SORN, the car isn’t likely to be travelling very far any time soon, despite it being listed for sale on Facebook at just £1234! (Image via Duncan Buck)

A little beauty …

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This is Philip Worman‘s 1932 Morris Minor Two-seater (KX 8250) The car’s bodywork and interior look to be in superb condition while the pipe-smoking accoutrements, dashboard affixed pocket-watch and polished fire extinguisher add a touch of class that was lacking when the car left Cowley almost 92 years ago. Philip, from Fleet, Hants has owned ‘Molly’ for three years.

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