look at the price on this one

[dunketh]

This car is absolutely stunning.
Fair enough its out of reach for your average buyer but to someone with plenty of cash it'd be a no brainer. I know if I were in say, Richard Bransons position right now and saw it I'd buy it - no questions.
We all know that a visit to Newton's costs a kidney or two - and a decent paint job is a couple of grand on its own.
Do the sums and you'll find its probably more than reasonable.

Just a shame the later Minors aren't really worth anything. Not that I could ever part with mine of course.

[Judge]

Thanks for clearing that Rog, I didn't take note of when it was registered in 52 but it was only a 2-door anyway.. however the engine would have still been wrong as it was fitted with a 950.. nice to know for the next time

Mal

In case Rog is watching, I would like to say that I am sure you meant to say a 948 not a 950. Just for accuracy you know

[mal]

What's 2cc between friends could be that bit extra allowing for wear

Mal

[Kevin]

seem to be Southern based.... this is just the general comments from local Moggy owners I speak to

But they are not prepared to put any effort into trying to organise or offer to help with local events and branches with the same enthusiasm elsewhere in the UK, look at the response when you offered to arrange an event in your area Mal, far too many owners want it all done for them including free advice and help without so much as a thank you.
There are owners like like that down here, you help them out and when you need a bit of assistance in return no chance..........
Jumps of soap box.

[woo]

I too would prefer the value of Good Minors to stay a bit higher. I suspect there are many of us that have an agreed insurance valuation which is higher than the current market price lists show. While it's comforting if the vehicle is stolen, etc. the valuation isn't as readily accepted during a normal sale though.

Perhaps the market forces that shape the value of the Minor also decide what category to put it in. I find on a sunny day my car will often draw appreciative comments. Usually along the line of 'I learned to drive... or my Dad had one...' etc. I have never heard Pfwoor look at that! And I guess it's this factor that places where a 'Classic Car' fits in the public mind.

I personally don't look on my car as a classic in the 'eyes of the public sense' which is what provides the pricing. I believe it is a classic in terms of the innovations it originally introduced, and it's association with 'Midwives and Vicars' has helped it to win a place in the public heart. But I feel it will always be a 'fondly remembered' rather that a 'classic car'. Also it was probably a car that should have died earlier in its production run, before it began to suffer the ignominy of being outclassed by later BMC models that it was forced to compete against. In terms of similar aged cars from the BMC stable, I would say that a Mark 1 Frogeye Sprite would begin to draw a classic tag. The MGA 1500 and above would also. Perhaps they have a little more of the Pfwoor factor.

There seems to be no logic in public perception. How often have you been surprised by where a modern car is put on Top Gears 'Cool Wall'?

I know that opinions on what makes a classic are extremely various. This is just mine trying to take a all-round view. So if you disagree with me, please be gentle with me dear reader.

[mal]

it's association with 'Midwives and Vicars'

Seems as though this is the norm for the good old Moggy, it's association with several tv progs; as well..
I always said that the only reason they stopped making them was they lasted too long.... maybe I was right.. all those years ago

Mal