Going to drive a Minor for the first time.

Post by **Reece** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:09 pm

Hello all
Not been to this site for quite awhile due to other commitments, tomorrow going to inspect a 1960 saloon which is for sale, and not too far away from me, only 8 miles.
Got some premlinary photos - bodywork appears nice and clean with no rust evident
Interior is also clean and the seats are ok if a little worn.

The next thing is to give the car a full inspection including underneath (It has passed its MOT last month) and a test drive - hope I do like driving one.
Price is ok and the seller will haggle a bit.

This one could be in driveway soon.

Post by **Kevin** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:25 pm

You should find it quite easy and light to drive the only thing to be aware of is that the Brakes are much heavier in action than a modern car and can require aq bit more shove so to speak, good luck and have fun.

Post by **Sidney'61** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:51 pm

..The clutch may be a bit heavier as well..

Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:26 pm

On a 1960 car it will have 'pull start' ie. you turn the ignition on with the key, then pull the right-hand knob to operate the starter motor. Also there is no synchromesh on first gear, so you have to come to a stop before you change down to first otherwise it will crunch loudly.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:24 pm

And a long leg to find the floor mounted dipswitch!

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:58 pm

LINEARAUDIO wrote:And a long leg to find the floor mounted dipswitch!

Which you can't reach with big feet like mine cause your foot gets stuck in the carpet

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:05 pm

...or size 9s like mine, because the switch is in such a daft place

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:20 pm

Or so short like me you disappear under the dash whilst trying to locate it and can't see where you're going!

Post by **dalebrignall** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:38 pm

just enjoy it

Post by **callyspoy** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:12 pm

really easy to find the switch if you have a long stick! the gearbox cover is smaller so access is great! compared to dads anyway!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:55 pm

Well - my size 13s manage to find the dip-switch just fine !

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:18 am

It'll be the dainty dancing pumps you wear

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:46 am

In fact - my Toetector boots I use for Steam Engine Firing - are size 14 ! To allow for thick woollen socks because of the heat.

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:13 am

...and you can work the dip switch wearing them?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:09 am

I could - but they are a bit too manky to wear in the Minor!