Morris Minor

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:45 pm

I am thinking of putting a m.o.t and selling my 1954 morris minor series II next year because i would like a trafalgar blue traveller or a trafalgar blue 2 door saloon.

Just thought i would share this with all of you

Post by **PSL184** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:49 pm

I'll vote for a Traveller

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:51 pm

might go for a different colour traveller but prefer trafalgar blue

Post by **carlosramalho** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:52 pm

Also me I vote for a Traveller, more rooming

Post by **Jefftav** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:21 pm

Hi Josh, This seems a shame after all of your work restoring this Morris. Why not enjoy this one for a while at least? Personally I prefer a saloon although the traveller has advantages of easy loading

Post by **pjh56** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:25 pm

I love my little Trafalgar Blue 2 door saloon, still whatever takes your fancy Josh

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:31 pm

to be honest i am tied between my morris now a traveller as my grandad likes them or a 2 door saloon which i used to have but i cant fit in my car as i am 6 foot 2 and because i have long legs when i get in i carnt get back out where as a traveller or 2 door i can get in and out easy

Post by **Jefftav** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:41 pm

I see your problem and I think 4 doors do have a narrower door opening. Is there any way of using a Minor or other period drivers seat that will adjust for your legs and to ease getting in/out, just might mean you can't take any back seat pasengers.

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:45 pm

i have tried it and it dosent work

Post by **pjh56** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:14 pm

Same here, tall, but I must admit I find the 2 door a comfortable drive.

Post by **andrew.searston** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:32 pm

traveller although i have a 2door

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:50 pm

As a Classic car - the Traveller wins, but - if I was using the car as my daily transport in all weathers - it would have to be a 2 door.

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:59 pm

i was thinking of using a traveller daily

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:01 pm

As a daily driver, out in all weathers I'd go for the saloon.
I also have a problem getting in and out of 4 door saloons - the problem is that I have the seat further back to be comfortable when driving, and the b-post is then even more 'in the way'.
In my pickup, the driving position is a bit cramped, but at least with the seat more forwards, I tend to bash my back less often on the B-post.

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:37 pm

ok perhaps go for a 2door

Post by **Dean** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:58 pm

Josh...... Get both mate...

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:18 pm

cant afford both

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:56 pm

Im 6ft 1 and have owned several 4 doors but you do have a lot more room to get out of a 2 door. My mate whos 6ft 4 moved the seat to the back set of bolts, drilled new holes and made up strengthening plates to give himself more leg room.

Keep your series 11 for a while and get some use out of it after all the effort youve put in!!

Post by **kas279n** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:44 am

A traveller every time!

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:41 am

Get whatever takes your fancy Josh there are quite a few on here that change their cars regularly, I have been accused of it in the past but my excuse was that I needed a different colour to see if it drove any different

from the other colours.
Its finding the good uns that takes the time as I am sure you know.

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