IDRIVEACLASSIC: Morris Minor history + MMOC rally 2021
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I'm 16 and I got a 1959 MM as my 1st car here in the US. They are incredibly simple cars, and I wouldn't have anything else as a first car than a MM
Aw this has got me so excited for this year's rally! Thanks for including me and shouting out the Podcast! 😊
Always love seeing a Moggy on the road, melts the heart of this 52 year old man, 55-60mph is more than fast enough in the A series cars, you don't need more than that. Loving the videos Steph, looking forward to the next.
Thanks Steph! Can't wait to get mine on the road this year (after installing brakes, electrics, engine, gearbox, cooling system, glass, interior etc etc!!!)
Who doesn't love a Minor?! A good, simple and reliable car. No other car has that farty sound on the overrun! As you know, the Minor's DNA lived on for many more years in the Marina and Ital. Good to see so many still in use. Issigonis would be proud!👍
This whole video was a treat but what a pleasant surprise to see Becca and Peggy at the end. My Minor 1000 convertible is also a 1968 so I especially enjoy hearing her stories. I have wanted a minor for about 25 years and only became the proud owner of “Mulbry” about 5 months ago. As Becca said, I’ve learned a ton and there’s still a lot I don’t know and even more I don’t know I don’t know so thanks for making these informative videos!
Good one Steph. The Minor is one of those car that was just everywhere. They were a constant feature on every street. So nice to see so many people keeping them alive.
These where so popular in NZ during my childhood and teen years fondly called a Morrie or s Morrie thou. Assembled by NZMC, they where a cheap first car in the late 70s and early 80s as cars and petrol where expensive in nz and wages generally low, they bring back memories
The Morris Minor was also built in Australia by BMC Australia, although the Minor disappeared from the Australian market in 1963 and was replaced by the Morris 1100. Production of the Minor in New Zealand continued until the 1970s
Great video, spent more time than I can remember under various Minors replacing gearboxes after the owners had put wrong oil in them, but 2 things that come to mind with the MM is the reason for the raised ridge in the bonnet which was added after Isigonis saw the first prototype and decided it looked wrong ( too narrow) and a little known fact that 90% of the vans used by the GPO and telephone service dept had rubber wings fitted this was found cheaper to do as thier drivers seemed to anihilate front wings. Great show keep it up, Cheers John
Enjoyed the video Steph, it was awesome that you featured Becca and Peggy. It was also great to see a couple of lowlights in the lineup.
Another fab video, very interesting and informative as ever, thanks Steph.
Great video Steph, some lovely looking moggies on display and really fascinating to learn the history of the minor.
Fascinating! These rally events are fun, our 1997 Land Rover Discovery SE7 (an owner's nightmare and a mechanic's dream) participated in a show locally and it surprised us how much interest there was from potential buyers, we owned it from 1997-2003. Thanks, Steph!
Great video Steph. Love the lolites. Wish I was there
That was a really good potted history. I never realised until you mentioned it that the rear wings are different on the early cars.
Absolute great video, looking forward to much more this year! Thanks for the research and great history lesson, you are much appreciated!
Well done, Steph! I've loved the Morris Minor since I first became aware of cars in the mid-60s. Ive yet to drive one, as they did not fare well here for the most part. What is interesting is that i live in a smaller city, about 142,000 people. Here in town there is a very active classic car community. There are 2 Morris Minors in town. One is a convertible, the other a 4 door saloon. That means there are twice as many Morris Minors in town as there the Volvo 240. My Arthur is the only one for now. I do know of someone who is looking for a 240. I've often wondered what upgrades could be done to a Minor to make it more useable on the motorways. I'm guessing the engine out of an MGB would slide right in. Maybe even the straight 6 from a TR-6. That could be a very fun car.
The overhead valve Minors used the BMC 'A' series engine, the MGB used the 'B' series engine, which, although similar in appearance is bigger and heavier all round. Probably the best route to take is to use a bigger 'A' series engine, they went up to 1275cc, but not in the Minor. The brakes, while OK in their day would benefit from an upgrade for the 21st century! Steering and handling are superb, rack and pinion, 2 1/2 turns lock to lock but don't neglect the grease nipples on the front suspension!
What a fantastic video Steph. You should try and promote your work at a higher commercial level . I just love your natural presentation skills . Concise , clear and empathic .
I really enjoyed this video, thank you!!
Thanks for that, great video.
Always enjoyable and educational!
You mentioned the Eight but no mention of the original Minor of 1928-1934 that pre-dated the Eight, 1934-1948.
Thank you 👍🚗😊
So many Morris Minors good video Steph
Great video, Steph. It's always nice to get the backstory on the Minor.
Super interesting to see!
Another splendid video, Steph! These are fascinating cars. It's a shame that the 1968 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) killed these off in the US. VW was able to make the Beetle work for a decade after that; I wonder what would have happened had BL decided to plug on?
Great video always loved the Morris 1000 or Moggy, I have often wondered whether we would still have a car industry if they stayed as Austin Morris butwe’ll never know
Great video 👍🏻
Don't mention the war. You did mention it a few times but I think you got away with it. 🙂
Very interesting and well presented thank you 👍
Really good and detailed video I really enjoyed it
Do you still have Jill your Metro, you haven't mentioned her recently?
A very interesting video 👍🙂 !
It wasn't that people didn't want flashy after WW2, it was that they couldn't afford it.
You can never have too many Morris Minors in one place! 😂🤣
Thank you Steph .. really enjoyed this video, beautiful curves & Great variety ,, Moggy's are my second Love .. sorry ( Mini's are first ) .. Keep up the Amazing coverage .. Many Thanks
loved the video, well done! tho I have to say I never heard anyone say the Minor was outdated when it came out! actually it was quite advanced compared to its competitors , most of it's competitors didn't have independent front suspension and steering racks, even as a design most of it's competitors where still with headlights on wings rather the integrated , flat screens and running boards, ture the sidevalve was old but the likes of the Ford 100e kept the sidevalve longer then the Minor :)
Would love one great vids 👍
Great video Talking about Morris minors , how's your Marina these days
Nice bit of history there and probably debunked some of the mythology. I think we did get a glimpse of a Million Minor in the video
Thanks for the video Steph and see you soon.👍
AgaIn the British motor companies should manufacture Morris minor 1000 to Morris lovers.This car is very very economical car in the World.
Tiff Needell loves the Minor too. Look up his dtift video👌
Don't forget some are badge Austin.
Steph, did you get the lubrication chart that I sent you the other week? Really interesting video BTW.
Hello lovely! I’ve had the week off work for my birthday! I’ll check my post when I’m back. Sorry! Xxx
@@idriveaclassic No problem. I hope that you had a nice week off.
DOES ANYONE HAVE B POSTS FOR MY 1971 VAN RESTORATION PLZ..
Fabulous, is it true that the police bought a white one and a blue one and just swapped the doors, boot and bonnet over to create the “Panda car”…? 😳
you just got to love a moggy
I own project jeff..with mgbgt engine
Reminded me of my uncle Fred, he had three minors, one after another and always black. Gawd bless 'im! 😂👍
Morris Minors rule. Particularly almond green 1967 Travellers.
Life would be less exciting if we didn't see a MOGGY onthe road