Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi, Im restoring a 1961 2-dr minor, the interior has been replaced at some point as it now has the late 60's vinyl, I'm planning on putting back the original red leather to regain it's 'deluxe' status. The front parcel shelf has been covered in red vinyl to match the seats but I was just wondering for when I recover it in leather should it really be red or black?
I know it shouldn't really matter but as i'm recovering it anyway I might as well get it right!

Thanks

I think the early parcel shelf was white and the later ones black.

The red leather is, I think, a later attractive modification. The only colour available new now is black. Hobsons choice I'm afraid.

I expect someone will be along soon with the dates and specifications!

However if your going to recover it Red Leather would look good!

my minor is a 61 model it had a red interior with black parcel shelf. had ashtrays at either side to which i thought were rather neat.

Thats the date then- late 61 1098 engine and black shelf with ashtrays. Early 61 948 engine white shelf and ashtray under the speedo.

All the minors we've had have had black parcel shelves, until we removed them that is!

Early 61 948 engine white shelf and ashtray under the speedo.

Same as mine - Oct 62. Made in England but exported and constructed in the Brittan works in Dublin in 62.