Morris Minor Owners Club

So long as it is mechanically sound, a Morris Minor is not a bad choice for a first car as far as simply driving about at 30mph locally is concerned, and in fact it is arguably a better choice in some ways, most notably in that it will likely teach you more about basic maintenance than a modern car ...

Portable battery pack, even easier.

Or at least it would be, except in my case, cos my car is knackered and won't start, still can't figure out why lol; cleaned the fuel pipes and carburettor today, so that has been eliminated from the investigation, but still no wiser.

Al

Technically, it won't have a modern 17 character VIN number, since they only became standardised in the early Eighties, but its chassis number would be in the upper horizontal part of the radiator shroud, between the radiator and the wing panel.

Al

As others have noted, it is not difficult at all. I'm sure you are aware that running a car that is half a century old is not the same as running something brand new, but there is no need to be daunted by that, as it is a case of swings and roundabouts: Yes you do have to do a bit more maintenance y...

Kelly Tires is still in business as far as I'm aware.

Al

With regard to insurance, you have the advantage of MM Owner's Club membership, which means you could get a discount from brokers who offer them for stuff like that, notably these lot: http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/ Obviously insurance quotes will vary depending on age, location, and of course the v...

Exchanged waves with some fairly youngish bloke in a dark blue Moggie saloon in Stafford today as I drove the other way in a green Moggie saloon. Dunno if it was anyone who frequents these forums.

Al

I agree that it is done up like a tart's handbag, but sartorial tastes aside, it is worth remembering that being it is located in the US, where even individual State regulations are not identical to the UK as far as equipment on vehicles is concerned, there is at least a chance that some of the item...

I'll go with these if you are buying:

1963 Bentley with Mulliner coachwork

Aston Martin DB4 Superleggero

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Any early E-Type Jaguar hard top (i.e. before they were ruined)

1958 Checker Marathon

Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep

Al

Thanks for the reply, I shall do that.

Al

Just wondering how long it takes for confirmation to arrive when you join the MM Owner's Club? My insurer asked for a membership number when I was insuring my moggie today, and since I've not had anything through the post in relation to membership or any emails or whatever, I am unable to tell them ...

Hi, Thought I would chip in on this thread to introduce myself. Just coughed up to join the MM owner's club so I figured I'd register on this forum too. I have recently bought a 1960 2 door Moggie Saloon, registration AKG 364A. Will be picking it up on Sunday to drive it to my home. I've had a few o...