Morris Minor Van - advice required.

[Dean]

There is a simple solution. Sell the Porsche and use the proceeds to have the van restored. That way you get to keep your favourite vehicle

Remember Ivan, (and this is important) our views are independent and are completely unbiased. Our advice will be in your best interests <does David Brent finger pointing type thingy>.

[idrussell]

Hi All

Further to my original post back in Oct 2009 I still have the van in a lock up. I really need to try to sell. The van has been stood now for about 12 years. It was in good condition but is now really a restoration project and would need collecting on a trailer. The engine has not been started for 10 years and the brakes would need freeing up before moving. The car is a J plate Austin Minor Van in green owned by me since 1988 and by my grandfather before that from 1973.
I will try to get some photo's to post - can anyone give me an idea on value and is anybody interested - van is in Durham City.

Regards

Ivan

[carlosramalho]

There is a simple solution. Sell the Porsche and use the proceeds to have the van restored. That way you get to keep your favourite vehicle

Good advise!

[les]

If you go to the porsche board they would say the opposite, can't think why!!

[chris_bates]

Ivan,

If you decide to sell the van post an advert in Minor Matters so at least members get a chance of taking it on. If that fails, I can recommend www.carandclassic.co.uk which is free to advertise and which also picks up ebay items as well. Have a look at the site. Again, I would stress the importance of being very honest in your advert as buyers will walk away if not as described. (ebay charge!!)

One word of caution about using either e-bay or carandclassic - watch out for the money laundering scams, ie do not part with the vehicle unless you have cash in your hot little hand! I had a guy purporting to be an oceanographer who wanted the car for his uncle in Northern Ireland and wanting me to accept a bankers draft (which was probably forged) and he would arrange for the car to be collected - all without even seeing the car!

If I had the room and time, I take it off your hands like a shot but unfortunately.....................

Good luck

Chris

[1098]

I get to Durham quite a lot, I'll have a look for you if you want,and try and help with a guide price.
I have a couple of vans,so have a fair idea of what to look for.

Ed.

[idrussell]

Hi Ed

If you could have a look one time when you are in Durham that would be great. Drop me a mail when you are next in the area and we can arrange to meet and you can have a look.

Cheers

Ivan

[1098]

Ivan, no problem. Just PM me your email address,or contact number.

Ed.