Morris Minor Collection - stored in Portland, Oregon
This is a collection of Morris Minors that are owned by the man who owned
Morriservice in Portland for many years, and has been a great friend to many
Morris owners in need of parts, service, information and advice. His son Joey
has now asked us (The Morris Minor Registry) to publicize the following cars
that are being sold due to Paul's health issues. You can contact Joey directly
by e-mail: <jasgeirsson@me.com>
I know the most about the Million; the rest of the short descriptions are from
a quick visual inspection plus Paulbs comments and memories.
Joey stressed that the cars are sold b AS ISb and that interested buyers
should view the cars themselves. He doesnbt know that much about them, and
Paulbs memories can be a little spotty. He will be back in Portland THIS
WEEK, from Monday the 16th through Sunday the 21st of August. The cars are
being sold, along with the Morriservice business and his stock of parts, to
provide funds for Paulbs recent move to SoCal.
If youbre interested in any of these cars, please contact Joey directly by
email: <jasgeirsson@me.com>
He has asked not to be contacted by telephone.
(1) 1961 MORRIS MINOR MILLION two-door sedan - $3,500
This is one of 350 special b Minor Millionsb built to commemorate the
Minorbs status as the first British car to reach a production of one million
units in 1961. It is an original LHD model with the serial number
b 1000001b stamped into the firewall, one of fewer than 20 LHD Millions.
Itbs also one of only three Minor Millions currently known in the U.S.
(there are also a few in Canada).
The Million needs total restoration inside and out. Its original lilac paint
is covered in black primer on the outside, with red crackle finish inside the
engine compartment and on the dashboard. The shell is rust-free, but the roof
is lumpy. The trunk lid, hood, grille surround, and possibly one front fender
arenbt original.
The car hasnbt run since 1980 or so. It has a non-original, non-running
948cc engine and gearbox, though theybre of the right period for the car.
None of the original white leather upholstery, piped in black, remains. It
comes with a new period headliner and visors. Joey and Paul think they have
b Minor 1000000b side badges for the hood sides, plus the special b 000b
addition for a standard b 1000b trunk badgebbut they canbt locate them
at the moment. The car was uncovered around 1980 by Rick Feibusch and Jeff
Davis in San Francisco. It comes with documentation since then, various
articles on Millions, and a British Motor Industry Heritage Collection
certificate.
The price of $3,500 reflects what Paul spent on the car. It has sat indoors
for 30 years without ever being restored. Itbs a rare and unique Minor,
although as an early article on Millions points out, b It takes a special man
to drive a lilac Morris Minor.b
(2) MORRIS MINOR VAN, no running gear - $2,500
This white van body is complete and rust-free, has no running gear, and would
be an excellent basis for a restoration.
(3) 1960 (?) MORRIS MINOR two-door sedan - $3,500
This car was Paulbs blue daily driver; itbs rust-free and in solid running
condition. It has a good-running 950 and a very quiet ribcase gearbox, along
with a 3.90 rear-axle ratio. It could and should go right back on the road and
continue to provide daily transportation.
(4) MORRIS MINOR two-door sedan - $750
This was Paulbs previous daily driver, with more than 500,000 miles racked
up over several decades. It has some rust in the floorpans and doorsills, and
is fitted with a Datsun 1400 and five-speed, along with 13-inch wheels. It
doesnbt look great, but is said to run. Whether itbs a parts car or worth
restoring back to running condition is debatable.
(5) MORRIS MINOR CONVERTIBLE shell, no running gear - $500
This convertible body is complete and rust-free, totally disassembled and in
primer. It too has no running gear, and would be an excellent basis for a
restoration.
(6) EARLY-1970s SPRIDGET PARTS CAR - offers
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