Essential Buyers Guide Morris Minor & 1000

Ray Newell is an established authority on the Morris Minor having written extensively about them. Since purchasing his first car, a 1964 saloon for the princely sum of GBP117. 50 in 1974 he has owned almost every variant of the marque. Saloons, travelers, convertibles and vans and Pick-ups have all been in his collection at some stage during the past thirty years. Currently he owns a rare 1949 Series MM Tourer and has just acquired a 1954 Series ll van which he has imported from New Zealand. Ray is also the Secretary of the Morris Minor Owners Club, a position he has held since 1983. As such he is conversant with the Morris Minor scene and is well qualified to write this informative Buyer s Guide

Introduction & thanks - the purpose of this book 1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2. Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3. Living with a Morris Minor - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you? 5. Before you view - be well informed 6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? 8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12. What's it worth to you? - let your head rule your heart! 13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14. Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, cars need exercise! 16. The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Morris Minor world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index