1963 Morris Minor 1000 Project For Sale

Here I'm selling my Morris Minor 1000. Bought in 2015 as a run around, used for 18 months, past two MOTs, then went in for some restoration work.

The quicker it sells, the lower the price I'm happy to take. Need the garage space.

I left the car at the restorer for 12 months, unfortunately the mechanic did a terrible job with the paint and his welding repairs and left half of the lower boot floor unfinished and refused to rectify his bad workmanship. After chasing my money back, I've lost enthusiasm so am selling reluctantly as a project.

All the electrics work, although could do with tidying up
The engine runs smoothly, no leaks, and has always been very reliable.
Interior is in good condition, some rips in the seats and are faded but not impossible to restore.
I do have the original door cards although these are warped and faded
Carpet is complete, but again worn
Headlining is complete but discoloured
Steering and breaks are good, could do with a slight tune up though
Tires have plenty of tread, front two replaced last year
Rubber is mostly in good condition, some was replaced last year
Chrome is pitted but not past restoration, front bumper has been sprayed with fake-chrome but does sand off
Glass is all good
No seatbelt fitted
Fibreglass boot

Complete history of the car, folders of paperwork. V5 present. MOT and Tax except obviously
Not SORN but will need transporting

The bits that need the work -

The car went in for new inner and outer sills, new crossmember, and new rear boot floor. Unfortunately the work to the boot area was never completed so is sitting waiting for the replacement part to be put it. The old corroded section has been taken out.

I'll leave it up to you to deem whether the work to the sills and crossmember is satisfactory. They have been replaced but wasn't a neat job.

There are a couple of rust holes in the engine bay into the front wing that will need looking at. and a few holes around the rear wheel arches.

The inner rear wheel arches are made up of fibreglass so could do with being replaced.

The hinge posts for both doors could do with some work, and there is a rust patch in the drivers side kickboard area.

Although it might not sound like it, all the other bodywork is actually very clean and very solid.

The paintwork has a lot of flaking and drips, and a small area inside hasn't been painted at all. Won't need a total respray but definitely needs looking at.

To sum up, there is a lot of work to do, but still would make a good car if the time was put in. mechanically the car is very sound, and never let me down. There are a lot of original parts too.

The car was valued by the Morris Minors Owners Club when I submitted my claim to small claims court, as £1000. I'm asking £900 for a quick sale, and welcome viewings.

I think I've included everything, but happy to answer questions and take more photos

The photos of the seats and carpet fitted were taken last year, they have both been removed now but still come with the car.
I have plenty more photos of the under neither and the paintwork, can send them to you in a message

Very reluctant sale because of false promises made by a cowboy mechanic.

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