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St. Andrews Autos

Phillips Farm/Highwood Rd Edney Common Chelmsford

CM1 3PX

1930 Morris Minor OHC Semi Sports. SALE AGREED For Sale

1930 Morris Minor OHC Semi Sports.
We are pleased to offer this delightful late Vintage sporting Morris which is ‘on the button’ and ready to enjoy.
Now a rare car, with just 16 known survivors of the 744 made (as many have been made into fake M Type MGs), the Semi Sports Minor is an absolute joy to drive. Not to be confused with later Minors and Eights, this gem of a car features an 847cc overhead camshaft engine, in this case coupled to a later four speed gearbox which makes it very usable. The original three speed gearbox comes with the car as a spare.
An older restoration and well maintained since, the car still presents well and is finished in the original colours of black with a red fabric covered tail and matching red ‘Karhyde’ upholstery. The double duck hood is in good condition and is easy to operate. There is also a pair of sidescreens in good order as well as a more recent tonneau cover in vinyl.
The engine starts immediately and emits a healthy bark, quite different from that of the later side valve engines. On the road the chassis feels taught and steers well. The four speed gearbox is undoubtedly a bonus and is easy to use once you remember it’s a ‘crash’ box and can’t be hurried. A 12/ 12 camshaft and new rockers have recently been fitted which gives the car performance akin to that of an M Type MG. A set new of Blockley tyres have also recently been fitted.
The Minor was first registered on 24th October, 1930 to Edmund Barwood of Southend-On-Sea, who was to retain the car until 1963. There is a fascinating file of correspondence between Mr Barwood and more recent owners which show how much he enjoyed the car and how far he travelled in it. There is also a wonderful large photograph of him with the car by Rochford church early on in his ownership.
There is much more in the history file including a Heritage Certificate and previous owners’ detailed log of expenditure and mileage covered. The car is only for sale as the owner has just acquired a P Type MG.
The OHC Minor enjoys good support from the Pre War Minor Network and would make an excellent introduction to Vintage motoring and VSCC events.
We are happy to take an interesting vehicle in part exchange.
Thank you for reading.

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