Morris Minor Buyer's Guide

[@me-dc8pj]

Looking for a starter classic for my dad and I to fix up together. Looked at the ones in a reasonable price range and fell in love with these little things so quickly. Thanks for the guide, it's very helpful!

[@restosaga]

My pleasure, thanks for watching and all the best with your project!

[@philip771]

Wow, you know a LOT! I fell in love with Morris Minors for the first time yesterday, having gone to a classic car dealer to see a Triumph Herald. I hated the Herald but LOVED the Moggies! A brilliant and detailed guide for beginners like me, with some useful introductions to the differences between models. Thank you very much indeed.

[@restosaga]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@cnat_sepll]

Having someone inspect a morris traveller for me this weekend before buying, thanks for this video

[@restosaga]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@stephenport4768]

Would love to own a Moggy thanks for the detailed information your car is a fine example for the year

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much, and thanks for watching. Hope you are able to get a car of your own soon!

[@deemdoubleu]

Thanks for your advice

[@restosaga]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@kellygiddens3356]

Thank you for the Guide! I'll definitely have to find somebody from the British Car Club here in Michigan to help advise me.

[@restosaga]

This one is for you, Kelly! All the best in your search for a Minor, any problems do let me know!

[@julianday]

Why do people give the thumbs down to people who are trying to help ?

[@restosaga]

I wonder this myself, it wore me down when making regular videos

[@julianday]

@@restosaga there are plenty of weirdos on line. I wouldn’t worry too much about it.

[@tomlawson4713]

How do you access the back seat? Do the front seats fold or is it just not possible without climbing into the back? I’m very new to this car.

[@restosaga]

The front seats both fold and flip forwards to allow access to the back seats, it’s great! Happy motoring!

[@lilarhixiel5505]

I'm thinking of buying a 4 door +boot 1953 Morris Minor, 1 owner (92yr old gentleman), good nic, drives, serviced regularly... really want her, she's so beautiful and I've always wanted to drive/own a mid century vintage car; if the bank agrees: I'm buying it, as long as there's no major rust.

[@restosaga]

Excellent, sounds like a top notch car you’ve found. Enjoy!

[@lilarhixiel5505]

@@restosaga thank you I hope so! I subscribed 💞 I'm sure I'll learn more from your channel

[@restosaga]

Thank you! Plenty more coming soon on the Minor!

[@lilarhixiel5505]

@@restosaga fantastic! I'll keep an eye out 😀

[@bluegtturbo]

Congratulations on a fine job. Sounds like you had to replace just about every panel!

[@restosaga]

Haha, not quite that bad but nearly!

[@craigpests_channel]

I got a couple questions about the morris minor. I have a 1959 Morris Minor 2 door saloon and it doesn't have trafficator arms. They've been replaced by covers. Why doesn't it have trafficator arms? And why do the rears sit so high on morris minors?

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! Regarding the high rears, it depends on the wings, early cars had high-cut arches which make them look higher than they are. For the trafficators, not exactly sure when they stopped fitting them but my understanding is that when they switched to flashing lamps they initially put it blanking plates until the body pressings were changed to not include the aperture for the trafficators. Does that make sense ok?

[@stephenborsbey4350]

good video . but would have been better to get underneath to point out some potential rust areas. for example the spring hangers. you could have used a torch to light up the areas.

[@restosaga]

I agree, there’s always room for improvement!

[@BritishRail60062]

First of all. I would like to thank you for this useful and informative video. I intend to get one of these cars as my first classic and the split windscreen version does somewhat remind me of the 1949 Mercury Coupe and the similar 1952 Hudson Hornet cars. Although I have not owned a classic car before and driven mostly the modern plastic tack. I feel that I have a lot to learn about these older cars. Although I will likely swap the braking system over to disc brakes which are more responsive and being used to newer gen cars. This will remove the need to worry when slowing down as I have been told that the brakes on the older classic cars are not as responsive as the newer cars. Having never driven an older car like these before, I am not sure how true this is? I would appreciate any advice on this. But thanks for the video and I have subscribed by the way. Keep up the great work mate and God Bless. All the best Ash.

[@restosaga]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Regarding brakes, on my three classics I find that they are more than capable of stopping the car in modern traffic if kept well maintained. You have to remember that you will not drive as quickly as a modern and the car is lighter than a modern so less braking power is required. Hope that helps! Are you in Northern Ireland too?

[@BritishRail60062]

@@restosaga Thanks for the info on the brakes mate. Yes I live in Northern Ireland as well. In truth, I am getting more swayed towards classic cars because most of the modern ones in my opinion lack individuality and most look the same except for the badges and slight alterations to their design. The plan is when I get my Morris Minor and have had some experience with it, is to upgrade the engine with an level 1 normally aspirated engine tune up which should add more power when going uphill. I will keep the upgrades to a minimum to keep most of its integrity. But it would be great to take it for a drive to Bangor or Portrush in the Summer of 2020 once I get it. I am still learning about these great classic cars by watching useful videos like this. Keep up the great videos mate because I find them inspiring and your videos along with those from "idriveclassic" and "hubnut" that are here on KZbin are a great way to learn about what to look for when buying a classic car. All the best Ash.

[@restosaga]

Moderns certainly do lack character! The Morris Minor Owner’s Club in Ni is great and really helped me out. Sounds like you’ve a great plan. Anything I can help with, please let me know. All the best with your prospective purchase! Keep tuned for more (hopefully helpful) videos. James.

[@vijayakrishnannair]

Nice 👍

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@charlesmarsh9608]

What out for the Roy.

[@restosaga]

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[@LouisSantos-vu4kr]

Nice would of looked better if the wheels and grill were gray/silver would break up the black,too much of it.

[@restosaga]

Aesthetics are subjective. Thanks for watching!