1952 Morris Convertible

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

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CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

Chassis No: 156221.

This 1952 Morris Minor Convertible is badged as a ‘1000’ and came to us described as such.

And yet the Minor 1000 (known as the Series III cars) didn’t enter production until 1956.

This car has the split windscreen from the MM and Series II cars (the split screen was phased out for the Series III cars), and the raised headlamps introduced for the Series II in 1952.

So, our best guess is that this is a 1952 Series II car with a side valve engine and other gearbox and suspension upgrades (and the badging to match) when it underwent restoration at some unknown date.

But we can’t be certain.

Either way, it’s in absolutely fabulous condition and has clearly been restored and rebuilt to a very high standard.

It comes with no history or service records beyond whatever documentation is shown in the gallery, none of which represents any kind of registration certification.

The car was bought for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2012.

The odometer on the LHD manual convertible reads 4,880 miles.

This is a totally charming car and looks really very impressive from any angle or distance.

The bodywork is devoid of any bumps, dents, creases or folds.

The dark green paintwork positively gleams with glossiness and depth of lustre.

The brown fabric hood looks brand-new, fits well, and goes up and down with a minimum of fuss and bother.

The door gaps and shut lines are all consistent and even.

The wheels, chrome trim and exterior fixtures and fittings are all in top condition.

There are some cracks in the paint on the rear edge of the front wing on the passenger side and where it meets the bonnet.

There are a few stone chips to be seen around the front grille and the front of the bonnet, and one or two scuffs on the rear wheel arch and the adjacent side panel on the passenger side.

Some of the rubber trim around the windows has perished.

There are some chips to the paint on the sill on the driver’s side.

If you can ignore the general dustiness inside, the interior is really very good indeed and every bit as impressive as its exterior counterpart.

The brown vinyl upholstery is in first-rate condition, both front and back.

The door cards are equally good, as is the lining of the hood.

The carpets and mats are intact and in decent condition but very much in need of a thorough clean.

The painted dashboard is pretty much unmarked and the steering wheel, gear lever and instruments all look good.

We can’t make any claims about the full functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the vehicle.

The undersides of the car look very decent and what we can see appears to have a good amount of structural integrity.

The engine and engine bay look fine and, as far as we can tell, everything is present and correct.

The car doesn’t come with any documentation beyond what is shown in the photography section (and they are copies).

We do not have anything else.

Provided, of course, that the engine and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning, we’re of the opinion that this is probably one of the best restored Morris Minor Convertibles out there and should be only a few tweaks away from giving its next owner years of classic motoring pleasure.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €1,000 - €3,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse in Amsterdam, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.