Morris Minor - The Perfect Classic Car Daily Driver?

[@bryanslack5627]

My firs🎉t car in 1963 was a 1949 with the side valve engine. It wasy daily driver for three years. No major issues. I paid 50 pounds for it and sold it for 35 pounds. Comfortable, three at the back at a pinch. Two at the front. No heater.

[@restosaga]

Good times! Thanks for sharing

[@davidnangle3662]

Beautiful car,1000 engine was the best ,would love to own one again, thanks, David,

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching David!

[@TenWilder0]

I was given a 1952 2 door recently by my aunt and I'm in Canada so it's more than a little rare. I'm pretty excited about it.

[@restosaga]

Ooh, very nice!!! I documented the full restoration of this one here on the channel, it may be of some help. Enjoy!

[@TheGreatest1974]

What a superb job you made of that. I would love a Morris 1000.

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much! And thanks for watching!

[@rahra6893]

what a beauty!! I still see these ladies in Sri Lankan streets !!

[@restosaga]

Thank you! Yes, I hear there are still a lot of them there! Very cool!

[@utubetommy]

I live in Vermont, age 74. I bought a used 1960 Morris Minor (American version, steering wheel on left side) around 1965. It was the car I had when I married in 1966... black with red interior. The car was very well made, looked similar to a VW bug, but the motor was in the front. Hardly anything would fit in the trunk, save for one small spare tire and about two quarts of oil on a wood shelf above the tire. But I could start the car in the winter using the hand crank and that came in handy to save the battery when it got down to -30 deg. F. Lots of fun and economical to drive, but very underpowered, and could not handle interstate speeds, too slow.

[@restosaga]

Lovely! I’m sure you are right, my Minor has never been in its comfort zone on major roads.

[@TheHesK9]

My aunt has a Minor and still uses it as her only car. She's had it since 1987!

[@restosaga]

That’s very cool, nice one!

[@A0A4ful]

Immaculately maintained Moggy !!! There's a Moggy owner in my neighbourhood that stands in sun and rain (under a cover), and barring it's ability to cruise around, it's not a patch on the TLC that you have bestowed on your car !

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much, that's a great compliment!

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

Lovely car, same colour as my dad's Morris 1000 he sprayed it himself outdoors one summer using an old hoover Vacuum cleaner, the first attempt was gritty, the second attempt was still bad, but the third attempt was near perfect with only a few insects to buff out, it was the deepest black just like yours and shone just the same, a lot of work went into that car. This video brought back fond memories, thank you.

[@restosaga]

Thanks very much for sharing this Jonathan, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bs7157]

what a beauty. i would love one like that, if only i had a garage to keep one.

[@restosaga]

Thank you! They are not too hard to come by but a garage is definitely a good idea!

[@thomascassidy8347]

What a delicious treat on a dull Monday afternoon!! I love 💟😍💟

[@restosaga]

Thanks Thomas!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Trafficators not legal in Canada! Cars that have them must use hand signals.I had a Minor in 1968 and loved it.I was 16 and found I was able to easily work on it.Steering on left in Canada! CHEERS!

[@restosaga]

I love my trafficators but modern traffic doesn’t know to look for them so I suppose hand signals help too!

[@AnaloguePhoto]

That is a beautiful car. You must be very happy about it.

[@restosaga]

Thank you Peter, yes, everytime I see it I am proud of the transformation!

[@robfrye4664]

Back in 1974 I had a '60 2-door that I restored with beautiful grey metallic lacquer paintwork, and modified running gear and hardware. I swapped in a Midget 1275 engine and gearbox w/ Cooper S cam and valves, with a 45DCOE carb. I found a Rover swing-pedal brake and clutch master setup in the junkyard that fit perfectly into the Morris's slanted firewall, just like it was designed for this application! I swapped on the Midget front discs as well. I knocked the centers out of the Morris wheels, and found a set of 14" Ford wheels with the perfect inner rim diameter to fit snuggly onto the Morris centers, trued and welded them up. This gave me 5" wide wheels with the stock Morris hub caps. The one thing I never remedied was the rear axle assembly, and I kept braking the long, spindly Morris axles. Sure do wish I had that car now, it was a real cutie and it gave the hopped up VW guys fits!

[@restosaga]

Nice one Rob, sounds like a great car you had!

[@michaelharrison500]

Great car We have the Minors bigger brother the Wolseley 1500 and absolutely love it Cheers from Australia

[@restosaga]

Thanks! Nice one! They’re a great car!

[@neville132bbk]

My first car in 1976 was a Wolseley 1500...full of energy...but needed rust and door column work done to pass safety warranty. .wish I'd had enough money to fully restore it. ...Moved on to a 16/60... drove beautifully around Rotorua and on trips....same story with money to bring it back to 1964 glory ...then the Morris 1000 in classic blue...went everywhere as our 2nd car...cruised at 80kmh...elder son snapped driveshaft on starting one day..apparently not uncommon

[@restosaga]

Interesting, as the propshaft seems massive compared to that of my Land Rover, though lighter by a good bit admittedly!

[@notroll1279]

It's lovely to see this car in great condition and in good hands. Long ago, when I was living in the UK for studies, I considered buying a Minor and did some reading. Basically the buyer's advice came down to what you said: for practicality and safety, the later ones (i.e. 1000) will be the better choice, though farther away from Sir Alec's original design. But for the occasional spin on a fine weekend, why not?

[@restosaga]

They’re great cars, hard to beat a good one!

[@WHELDON74]

The OHV engine is correct for this year, but it should be the 803 cc unit with the earlier gearbox. The side valve was phased out in 1952. The holes in the engine under plates were to take the four exhaust pipes from the flat four engine that never went into production.

[@restosaga]

Thanks for this, I always forget which displacement my car should be!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Did they keep the 803cc unit a little longer for the disabled fraternity? Been a long time since study the old Minor books 📚 😊❤

[@restosaga]

Not too sure on this one

[@jamesburns5308]

I really appreciate your honesty about the Morris Minor. Lovely car. I am building an everyday driver myself. 1959 two door 1000. However i am upgrading several things to make it a bit more of an everyday cruiser. 1100 with a swift tune cam. Hs4 carb with a 5 speed trans and front disc brakes. And some other body mods to fit my style better. Can sent pics if you would like. James

[@restosaga]

Nice one James, that definitely sounds very usable, all the best with your project!

[@asa1973100]

Style wise this is the best model I feel . Fabulous informative video thank you

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the car looks well in this era!

[@donelmore2540]

A guy just a few miles from me in Grover Beach, CA has several Morris Minors, including a pickup and perhaps a van.

[@restosaga]

Lovely! Always fancied a pickup!

[@billmcclean6986]

Love the minor, my daily driver is a 1996 carina e, brilliant machine

[@restosaga]

Thanks! Nice one, invincible I’m sure!

[@thomasrobinson1478]

What a beautiful car! A real classic!

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasrobinson1478]

@@restosaga Your welcome!

[@thomasrobinson1478]

@@restosaga I love old cars

[@Pturbo306]

Just discovered your Chanel! Always a pleasant surprise to come across a fellow northern Irishman on here! Great video and a very tidy wee Minor you have! I’ll happily plod through the rest of your videos, seems I have a bit of catching up to do! Take care

[@restosaga]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Hopefully the rest of the videos can keep you entertained. All the best!

[@Rinty145]

Lovely car and in such great condition. I think on some cars the grill was painted a grey colour while others were in the colour of the body like your car.

[@restosaga]

Thank you! I am tempted by the grey grille colour. They look great that way!

[@tonyalways7174]

Is that all original colour ways? The red tan and black is really striking. You did a beautiful job and the car is gorgeous. Wow is all I can say

[@restosaga]

Yes Tony, the black on red is the original spec. It really is striking and looks great in the metal. Thanks again for you kind comments!

[@itsme-sn5gi]

Lovely car, congratulations on having such a classic would love one. From Ballymena county Antrim 👍🎉

[@restosaga]

Thanks Anthony, much appreciated. Nice to hear from a local!

[@martinanderson1995]

Pity you didnt show operating the starting handle. It was very handy when setting the timing. I would think younger people would enjoy its novelty. Would also have been good to see in the boot. Does that car have a starting pin in the engine bay, mine was located on the bulk head. I had a black four door full screen 1000, poor brakes, floor pan subject to rust around the brake flued chamber situated forward of the drivers seat. Petrol pump points had a tendency to stick, but everything was easy to get to and i loved it. Would love today to have the traveller. In the late 60s picked up three hikers and all their camping gear along with my own holiday luggage. No problem, except today i personally would find it difficult to fit in one. Lol. Great wee car, real hardy engine. Good fuel economy. Thank you for the video and the restoration. Magic👍

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! Maybe a video on using the starting handle would be good but I do like my thumbs unbroken haha. Thanks for sharing your story, they are great wee cars!

[@Robbie7441]

Absolutely amazing car i would love to travel back in time and just watch the people of the time using this car and others like it everyday, and the salesman telling them all the latest technology 👍🏻❤

[@restosaga]

That would be great, wouldn’t it? I’d love to see them in period too!

[@carlmitchell9958]

Thank you for posting this, l love the early styling of the car particularly the interior. We had happy days as children being taken for drives in the country, and as my local traffic speed is about 55mph then it's a usable classic. Also I had a Morris thousand van when I was an apprentice plumber and would like to own one someday. Happy motoring.😎👍

[@restosaga]

Thanks for sharing your happy memories Carl! I hope you can get your hands on a Minor van sometime soon!

[@malcolmwoodyatt8465]

Lovely video of a real classic. Had a 68 Minor 1000. Such torque from the engine, could put it into top at 15 mph and she’d pull away happily.

[@restosaga]

Thank you Malcolm! I think the A-Series engines had quite a long stroke which might explain the torque. Great memory to share, thanks!

[@williamwade641]

A very nice example of the Morris Minor with a sensible upgrade of the Minor 1000 running gear.

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much! I think an alternator (in disguisrd form) will be the next addition

[@williamwade641]

@@restosaga Yes, a sensible upgrade but let us not forget that people, back in the days when they were everyday cars, drove them with dynamos without problems. A dynamo will struggle if extra lights, heated windows, radios, etc are fitted. My 1970 four door has its original dynamo but there are no extras fitted.

[@restosaga]

@williamwade641 Indeed! There isn’t much extra in the way of electrics on this car but I really like the look of the Dynamator

[@fortitudevalance8424]

Beautiful car. I am thinking of getting one soon, something that is a small project but is a road legal driver, to complement the LR Defender. Like to subtly modernise a split screen convertible, considering an auto gearbox, servo brakes and PAS.

[@restosaga]

Thank you! That definitely sounds like an interesting project!

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Years ago i had a 4 door 1000 in green ,bought it for £35 ran it for two years, apart from regular maintenance i put two tyres on and a battery, sold it for £100 , wish I hadn't, 😁👍

[@restosaga]

Nice one Phillip! Think you might struggle to get one for £35 nowadays though sadly!

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great car . Thumbs up.

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@Scuba72Chris]

Beautiful car, I have an identical one although not in such nice condition! Mine is also a 1954 with an 803cc A Series engine from new, I believe this was not long after they retired the old sidevalve engines. Completely agree with everything you said about these early Minors, definitely not daily driver material thanks to the very short gearing but brilliant fun to drive on nice days and always gets loads of attention.

[@restosaga]

Thank you and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Sometimes I think it’s a pity mine lost its 803cc along the way, but I’m glad of the usability the 1098cc brings!

[@jjwoody6532]

It had the A series 803 when new with a terrible ratio gearbox. I had a 54 for close to 37 years which was kept in almost perfect condition in all that time. (Select my icon to see vids). I loved it to bits but sold it for its arch enemy the VW beetle. Truly great classic.

[@restosaga]

Always fancied a go in a Beetle!

[@gavinmathew7491]

My first car. 1951 Morris Minor 850cc side valve engine. Split windscreen. How things have changed!

[@restosaga]

Lovely! Great first car!

[@johnmarshall1739]

I learnt to drive on Morris Minors in the late 1970s in NZ. (my family had several) and I personally did tens of thousands of kms in them all over NZ, including several 1000km trips (Auckland to Christchurch). They're a great little car but in modern traffic / wet roads cross ply tires and primitive suspension makes for some scary moments. In my youth I spun out of control twice on wet roads (once across a multi lane road). No way would i let my kids drive such a car day to day except for a sedate Sunday drive on a sunny day. Give me modern tyres and brakes, stability control and airbags - no time for sentimentality when it comes to road safety.

[@restosaga]

Thanks for sharing John!

[@jo0ls]

Nice and original. I approve for once.

[@restosaga]

Thank you

[@davidturnbole4395]

I had a 61 Traveller and loved it, well, except when reverse gave up on me.

[@restosaga]

That would make it a little awkward to maneouvre for sure!

[@stevem5139]

The car is great, video quality is amazing i don’t know if it’s the light or what but really nice

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much! I’m very proud of this car. Thanks for watching!

[@bengray6219]

Great video mate, im 18 and it's my dream to own one of these one day, there just proper British cars

[@restosaga]

Thanks Ben! Hopefully you can get your hands on one soon. All the best!

[@bengray6219]

@@restosaga Cheers been binge-watching your videos

[@restosaga]

Haha, hope you can keep awake with them!

[@urbanfalk4398]

Nice Video ! Though i cant be objective as I have got a 59 MM1000. From time to time and in between other cars Ive used it as a dailydriver. Now its off the road waiting for a new clutch. the only modern things ive added is a usb contakt and a electronic ignition fitted when the old one failed, its unrestored and probably was used as a partscar for someone earlier cos lots of things were missing when i got it. just a few rustholes on the usual places as the frontfenders inside, as the first owner seams to have undercoated it when new, I bougth it as a entry into the world of classics. Here in Sweden its not so common with Minors and the newer models are more rare than the older ones . i think the 948 engine works good enough for modern traffic in this small town as we have no motorways on this small island ( Gotland in the middle of the baltic sea) After a while interest grew and I now own a prewar minor 34 special with a A-series 1100 engine. I was actually looking for a MG but came across this instead and got hooked on the looks of it and its not far off from the MG ,A cousin really but way simpler and cheaper here, Plus i can still buy my parts at ESM. Love those guys. Thank you for your video , I really enjoyed it !

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I love hearing from viewers in other countries!

[@brianlivingstone2100]

Love your video, very informative, thanks. Just bought a 1959 Minor 1000 but haven't got it home yet due to Covid 19 restrictions. Barn Find, needs TLC . Looking someone to do mechanical work Banbridge area if possible. Any suggestions?

[@restosaga]

Thanks for getting in touch Brian, great to hear from someone local! I’m afraid I wouldn’t know of anyone down that way but if you get in touch with the MMOCNI they would be more helpful. All the best with the new project and keep in touch!

[@Jamcam99]

Nice restoration.

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@chooiseah1377]

what's the maintenance frequency for this morris? In terms of mileage, how often. How many miles clocked on the odometer? Nice ride you have there.

[@restosaga]

I will check this for sure and confirm but there will be a full service guide appearing soon on the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonylewis2080]

No doubt the UK could look back with reverence in yesteryear and view the Morris Minor as an icon of sorts - compatible with Mini (Sir Alec Issigonis' version, not the BMW variant) : given the way of life nowadays, I don't mind owning one - as long as it travels through London.

[@restosaga]

It’s a fine car!

[@tudurjones6290]

I am very impressed with your Morris Minor. I wonder whether this model originally had white walled tyres?

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much! I don’t think iy had white walls, as far as I know. Not many UK cars had them as standard. Happy to be corrected though!

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Put some rear/stop lights in the back window, maybe the LED type for trailers which come on a split cable ?

[@restosaga]

It certainly would make the brake lights more noticable. Not sure how tidy that set-up would appear though...

[@billmcclean6986]

Are you using an additive in the fuel

[@restosaga]

No. I do so few miles that the lack of lead is unlikely to do much harm before the engine needs rebuilt anyway.

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Being an early series II should it not have the high cut rear wings??

[@restosaga]

Correct, it should do. Couldn’t find any in good order when I restored it though and they are not available new.

[@neilmansfield8329]

We must preserve these

[@restosaga]

100% agree!

[@johnquilter7620]

Hate to nit pick, but the boot (trunk) handle is upside down. I've seen it before. It can be taken apart and corrected. (a Morris owner for 63 years in the USA) Otherwise a lovely car, well restored. Well done.

[@restosaga]

Thank you! It’s actually completely the wrong handle but as it’s part of the car’s story I left it be. Well spotted though!

[@georgecrowe1850]

Great car love it👍

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@1945gmc353]

I had 3 minors loved them I now have a 45 jeep

[@restosaga]

Nice one! Quite a change, Jeep from a Minor man!

[@1945gmc353]

@@restosaga I sold them and went into buying us a military vehicle since moving from uk to Ireland Waterford

[@restosaga]

Excellent, I do love my classic 4x4s!

[@jim_jam_dseries]

Loved the video so much I subscribed! Stupid question alert: if the diff ratio is modified for high speed cruising, would a Minor be alright for consistent motorway driving? I'd love a Minor but my daily commute is 112 miles round trip predominantly on highways (Australia) so it would be a key consideration for me. Any feedback would be most helpful and appreciated! Look forward to more videos. Your minor looks excellent and great work on the restoration - looks top notch! :)

[@restosaga]

Thanks for subscribing! The diff in my own seems to be quite short geared so I may not be the best to comment on a longer geared final drive, sorry! You many be pushing the envelope a bit with 112 mile I feel. Thanks again for your interest, if I find out more for you I will be sure to let you know!

[@jim_jam_dseries]

@@restosaga Thank you for the reply. How do you think the MGB GT would fair in the same circumstances?

[@restosaga]

Jim, I think if you had an MGB with and overdrive you would be much better fitted for such a journey. I enjoy cruising in my B. There’s a Mazda MX5 gearbox conversion (expensive) that I could be very tempted by for such occasions!

[@willswheels283]

Another good daily driver is the Austin 11/1300 range of cars, be it Austin, Morris, Wolseley or Riley, all reliable motors, just keep on top of rust and waterproof the distributor.

[@restosaga]

Very true, good point. Would love to get my hands on a nice one for a video!

[@willswheels283]

Restosaga Classic Car Restoration I’ve had 2 ADO16 an Austin 1300 and Wolseley 1300 in the last 10 yrs or so that were used as daily drivers both like a big mini to drive but like I said before rust is the issue and is what killed both of mine off.

[@restosaga]

Common killer to 60s BL cars, sadly!

[@glidb4]

Congratulations on your 1k subs. The minor is definitely my favourite from your collection. Would you consider taking us out on the roads for a short drive, like HubNut and Furious Driving.

[@restosaga]

Thank you! Yes, will hopefully be able to get some good camera mounts for the car and take you out on the road soon. Stay tuned!

[@sawleyram7405]

Anything from the mid-60s by Morris, Rootes Group, et al is generally pretty reliable!

[@restosaga]

I’d say most cars are actually reliable, regardless of age or manufacturer, if they are looked after properly!

[@SVPSkins]

Would you recommend a Morris Minor/1000 as a first car?

[@restosaga]

I would! While it wasn’t my first car I know a few who have gone down that road. They are cheap to fix and insure and run. Hard to beat!

[@SVPSkins]

@@restosaga Thank you so much for your reply.

[@Scuba72Chris]

Can I ask where you got the retro-look Lucas battery? Are those screw caps functional or is it a maintenance free type?

[@restosaga]

This is actually just a Halfords battery with the stickers removed and replaced with a repro Lucas sticker off eBay!

[@Scuba72Chris]

@@restosaga Haha, that's great. Clever! 😄

[@restosaga]

Thanks, think I may have stolen this idea from elsewhere though, so I cannot take credit

[@itsmephil2255]

If there's 1 classic I'd have as a daily driver is a Morris Minor.... Maybe drop a twin cam with 5 speed gearbox and disc brake conversion... Classic looks with modern running gear

[@restosaga]

Sounds like quite the combination! Nice one!

[@p.istaker8862]

What happened to the Trafficator demonstration?

[@restosaga]

Well spotted, must have forgotten it from the finam cut, apologies!

[@alexbell2773]

I have Morris van all batter up and looking for spares to doing it up

[@restosaga]

Sounds like a great project Alex! I used ESM Minor Spares for pretty much the entire rebuild. Thanks for watching!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for the 1954 Morris Minor review. Was it about 1960 when they dropped the split screen ? I wondered were earlier models only just 6 volt ⚡ BTW - Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤ 😊

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching! Another hemisphere on the ‘other’ side of the world, that’s brilliant. Yes, 1960 I believe was when they went to the one piece screen. I think they were always 12V as far as I know but happy to be corrected!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Yes I am from the southern hemisphere, indeed a very small world 🌎. Wondered whether a battery isolator could be easier than disconnecting the battery between driving 😮 Reached out to one of your subscribers, Eamon from Louth. Incidentally this is from where my paternal ancestors are from. I visited Louth almost thirty years ago. Thanks for sharing the Morris Minor journey ❤.

[@restosaga]

@vernonmatthews181 Brilliant, Louth is not too far from me in the grand scheme of things. Yes, battery isolator much handier and I have one fitted now for this reason! Thanks for watching, hopefully more Minir content coming soon 👍🏻

[@vernonmatthews181]

Looking forward to the next journey already, thanks 😊​@@restosaga

[@sgranty02]

thats a beauty

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much!

[@NicholasSadlier]

Learnt to drive in the early 80s in a late 60's Morris Minor. Hadn't realised the dashboard had been completely revised from this earlier model. Even back then it felt like a very old car. I remember the clutch being pretty brutal.

[@restosaga]

After the 1000 model was introduced very little changed. I believe the clutched can get nasty if not maintained 100%, like most mechanical things I suppose! Thanks for watching and sharing your memories!

[@yakuzami5798]

Can a 6'5" person comfortably drive it?

[@restosaga]

I’m 6ft and there’s plenty of room. Driver’s seat is adjustable to don’t see why not!

[@yakuzami5798]

@@restosaga I was thinking of restoring a Morris minor that we have, but it's a flathead (don't know if it's called that in English) and a triumph spitfire mk2, both are in semi ok conditione, my dad bought the cars when I was born, and they were sitting ever since, don't know which one to pick, what do you think?

[@restosaga]

Nice! I think we’d call it a sidevalve engine, what year? Is it a lowlight? Both are lovely cars, I suppose it depends on which you will get mote use and enjoyment out of and also your own skillset to work on them.

[@yakuzami5798]

@@restosaga the morris minor is from 1948, i think it's not a lowlight (it's in storage for the time being,because of the hole viruse situation I can't go and take a good look at it,at least for a month), it's a 918cc engine I believe. I was thinking of restoring one of these cars for car meets and just having a nice car, not as a daily. My dad told me that both cars crank over, and that they are almost rust free. And the morris had a paint job done before being left to sit. Are you planning of adding any car to your collection?

[@restosaga]

Sounds great! I would love to add a Hillman Imp to my collection but I think before I get to that point it would be wiser to get my current fleet up to scratch - so it will be a while unfortunately!

[@78Dipar]

I am french, but in my distant youth, In the early sixties, when being a student I used to go in England every summer. I drove a lot a lot an old Ford Popular an an more recent Mini. I aslo drove for a few miles a Morris Minor which I found was quite a good car for its time. Far better than the Ford Popular !

[@restosaga]

They do seem to be regarded as being high quality for their era. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories!

[@78Dipar]

@@restosaga BTW, the Minor and the Mini were designed by the same engineer : Alec Issigonis.

[@restosaga]

That’s true! He was a genius!

[@78Dipar]

@@restosaga On a par with Dante Giacosa who designed many cars in Italy, including the Fiat 500 "Topolino" and the Autobianchi Primula which used a new transverse engine and gearbox assembly design, now used worldwide !

[@restosaga]

A fair point! Do love the Topolino myself!

[@roadrelics8162]

Beautiful car, congratulations ! Definitely one of my favorite popular classic cars. I am the proud owner of a 1957 Minor 1000, and I consider this model a great car for daily use. It's a real pleasure to work on these cars for regular maintenance, full of space under the bonnet ! I cannot see the wiper motor on your car, has been removed for maintenance ?

[@restosaga]

Thank you very much! They are great, aren’t they? The wiper motor on the Series 2 is underneath the dashboard, hidden from view.

[@roadrelics8162]

Oh, thank you, I didn't know that… there is always something to learn! They are great little cars !

[@restosaga]

You’re welcome! Enjoy the videos!

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great car

[@restosaga]

Thank you!

[@benbendilharan2985]

Whats the milage of this car , 20?

[@restosaga]

Odometer says 14k miles but I don’t think that is the original odometer!

[@benbendilharan2985]

@@restosaga sir , What's the fuel consumption ,one liter of petol how many km it can travel

[@restosaga]

Haha, I have no idea! Probably about 25-30mpg but as it’s for fun only I don’t mind how much fuel it burns

[@benbendilharan2985]

@@restosaga ok thanks

[@sic-]

You really need to substantially improve your audio on your videos. Barely audible and very much in the distance. Get a good mic and plug it in to your camera or run an external one and sync with your video software. Good audio is the primary recommendation given for doing any KZbin video. Remember many of us will be watching this on a phone with its internal speaker.

[@restosaga]

Thanks for your feedback. I am aware of the sound problem when I do a piece to camera, especially outdoors. Currently using my iPhone camera but with time I do hope to upgrade my equipment. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned for more!

[@jamespacker5712]

I had a 2 door 68 1000 model , ex panda car. one think I would have said to make it more daily driver practical was the 4 door version

[@restosaga]

I think that’s a fair point! Neither have bad lines so practicality wins!

[@robertturner4225]

if you drive it carefully you should get closer to 50 miles to the gallon

[@restosaga]

I think that might be a bit ambitious!

[@robertturner4225]

ahhh, the penny just dropped! it will obviously depend on the size of your gallon !!! here in the uk, if you drive in keeping with modern traffic around town, in an ordinarily knackered old moggy, it is easy to achieve 30 to 35 mpg, my moggy with as new mechanicals driven very gently, by which i mean gentle acceleration to 20 or 30 mph usually achieves 45 to 50 mpg

[@restosaga]

Nice one!

[@vijayakrishnannair]

👍👍👍

[@mohammedfarman1056]

My dadd daily driver for lyk 1 months

[@restosaga]

Nice one!

[@TheMentalblockrock]

30 mpg?? More like an average of 40MPG!

[@restosaga]

Downhill with the wind behind, maybe!

[@Pinzpilot101]

No! a Morris Minor with the old 1500cc BMC diesel would be the perfect classic car (UK cars only) daily driver.

[@restosaga]

Interesting thought! Would love to try one of the BMC diesels!

[@jusb1066]

Only if you like your daily driver to be a deathtrap

[@restosaga]

Don’t agree with this for a second. What makes you day this?

[@jusb1066]

@@restosaga all the crash protection of a tissue box, static seatbelts and terrible brakes, tyres with less grip than Boris at question time

[@restosaga]

Mine has inertia seatbelts and the brakes are more than adequate. Maintenance and sympathetic upgrades make these very reasonable daily drivers

[@jackselvia2709]

Mine failed every day.

[@restosaga]

Oh dear

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Wrong owner.

[@palhein-reim7430]

Sir, a man with your hedge-trimming skills is wasted doing classic car restorations. An ill-kempt landscape awaits. I will say, as a man who has clocked a lot of miles, that I’d be very wary of exposing myself to a car accident without modern safety improvements. Cars today are an order of magnitude safer than anything built before 2000

[@restosaga]

Haha, thanks! I’m looking into belts for the MM rear seat so that I can take my son out in it.

[@jonsimmons4150]

Rads empty. Should be to the top

[@restosaga]

Thanks for watching

[@hamkirk6345]

Loved mine but bad roads destroyed car and heart was out of me after trunion collapse sold it 2 years ago

[@restosaga]

A trunnion collapse would be scary! Sorry to hear you let it go

[@hamkirk6345]

Skidded 30 feet got it in to a parking space coffee shop was open managed to phone rac 2 trucks came out first one had ramps needed a beaver tail got it changed new up rated leg sold car vibrated so badly centre crossmember was found to be rotten had been drawing water had problems with water leaks u need a garage in Scotland the old bmc cars give up after so long in rain great wee car in snow and pulled 90 mph on motorway with cooper distributor shortened exhaust and free flow air filter

[@restosaga]

Not too sure I’d like to do 90mph in a Minor!!!

[@hamkirk6345]

@@restosaga needs wider wheels modern 14 inch tyress fill shocks gear oil

[@restosaga]

Hmm, not sure the thicker oil will help the ride any

[@SpeedTriple59]

Thank god for the 1938/40 Ford eh..

[@restosaga]

Not sure I understand?

[@thomascassidy8347]

What a delicious treat on a dull Monday afternoon!! I love 💟😍💟

[@restosaga]

Thanks Thomas!