Mamish Macbeth Minor Convertible

Post by **ayr41** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:45 pm

Hi, hope someone might be able to help me locate a Morris Minor Convertible that was used in the Hamish Macbeth series shot in Plockton in the Scottish Highlands in th 90's, dark blue with a red convertible roof, forlorn hope and don't really know where or how to track down the car even if it is still in existance, if anyone could help on any info would be most grateful. Many thanks in anticipation Stephen.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:18 am

Do you have the registration number of the car as that will help a bit.

Post by **ayr41** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:02 pm

Thanks Kevin, had a look through the Hamish Macbeth episode and the registration was FST 337E dark blue minor convertible with red roof cover, hope this helps and many thanks for your reply.

Post by **WPR678B** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:20 pm

It is currently off the road. Details below!

The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for FST 337E are:

Date of Liability 01 10 2008
Date of First Registration 01 05 1989
Year of Manufacture 1967
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1098CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:45 pm

But at least it is still around - somewhere. If you have 'reasonable cause' then you can apply to DVLA for the owners details for a small fee.

Post by **ayr41** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:27 pm

Many thanks for all your help, I looked at the DVLA site and printed off V888 form, in your opinion do you think they would give the infomation of the owner if I was interested in buying the car, assuming it is in a state which can be restored to roadworthness, or would I be wasting my time with this request. Cheers Stephen.

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:15 am

Well hopefully they would at least pass your details onto the current owner if they wont give you the details.

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:31 am

Are you sure its off the road?
I assume that "Date of Liability 01 10 2008" means its taxed till the end of September.
And "Vehicle Status SORN Not Due" backs that up.
I'm probably wrong

but thats how I read it.

Post by **WPR678B** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:43 am

"SORN not due" means it is currently SORNed, whereas if it was taxed it would say "Licence not due"

Post by **alex_holden** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:46 am

MarkyB wrote:Are you sure its off the road?
I assume that "Date of Liability 01 10 2008" means its taxed till the end of September. And "Vehicle Status SORN Not Due" backs that up.

I think that date is when the SORN declaration needs to be renewed. They only last a year now.

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:04 am

Aha! I see.

I was reading 'Liability' as pay money instead of fill in form.
Thanks for the info.

Post by **ayr41** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:17 am

Many thanks for all the replies, sent off the V888 and I will keep you posted if I locate the convertible. Regards Stephen

Post by **Rustologust** » Thu May 01, 2025 7:19 am

I now own FST 337E used in Hamish Macbeth ..now being restored 2025. Glasgow

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