Absolute Classic Cars, 1951 Morris Minor Tourer / Convertible - Now SOLD

Restored to an exacting standard by the highly regarded specialist Canterbury Convertibles, this 1951 Tourer was a bespoke built car for one of their customers and is period correct with her fixed rear 1/4 windows, stunning low-light body work finished in Maroon, shows the correct bumper spacer plates, distinctive 'cheese grater' front grill, functional semaphore indicators and the gorgeous chrome framed split windscreen.
A tour around this car and it simply oozes quality! The panel gaps are just right; the paint has a wonderfully deep shine and is free from all but the most minor of insignificant marks; the chrome is in great condition; the folding canvas / mohair soft-top is in first class order and fits perfectly ...... plus the lines look even sharper when its folded away and under the perfect tonneau; the wheels, detailed with a pin-stripe too, have new matched set of tyres too, she really is a beautiful example and one can't help but stand back and admire the crisp lines offered by these early 'low light' examples.
Opening the door and both driver and any lucky passengers are met with understated glamor. The dark cream / red piping seats are immaculate, matched with red carpets and black over mats. The Series MM dash, oozes charm and is so much nicer than those found in the later models and its great to see the car has been fitted with inertia seatbelts.
With the driver set for the journey ahead and with minimal choke, from cold start, the upgraded 1098cc engine fires immediately, not a hint of smoke, just a perfect quiet idle. She pulls cleanly through all the gears, the brakes are well balanced and with a firm bite (servo fitted), and out on the open road, the Tourer performs faultlessly, the little 'A' series singing its happy tune. On the day we photographed the car we took the opportunity to drive her with the soft-top down too, no buffeting, no scuttle shake, happy to cruise at 60 mph ..... she was an utter revelation!
Without doubt, question or hesitation, that this 1951 Series MM Tourer is one of the finest classics we've brought into our portfolio. Beautifully restored with a real attention to detail, fantastic to drive, a quintessential British classic that will have you grinning from ear to ear ..... you'll want to drive her every day!
See our website for further pictures, testimonials and how to buy. All our cars can be delivered UK wide in our fully enclosed trailer, European or Worldwide Export delivery, no problem, please contact us for further details.

[@roundgarage]

1951 Morris Minor was my first car. Of course the headlights in the front grill is what made it cool . The underpowered side valve engine was what made me get rid of it . Fabulous memories . Thank you.

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

Thanks for sharing

[@gerardforster68]

soon as this lock down is over am heading down there to have a look there cars from newcastle

[@bapyrul8990]

Nice classic car

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

We agree!

[@mjamesthomasb]

Fantastic restoration, bit why the ohv engine?

[@absoluteclassiccars5050]

Thanks. The reason for engine upgrade was that the car was a 'bespoke' build, so customer specification.