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Mamish Macbeth Minor Convertible
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:45 pm
by ayr41
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:18 am
by Kevin
Do you have the registration number of the car as that will help a bit.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:02 pm
by ayr41
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:20 pm
by WPR678B
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:45 pm
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:27 pm
by ayr41
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:15 am
by Kevin
Well hopefully they would at least pass your details onto the current owner if they wont give you the details.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:31 am
by MarkyB
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:43 am
by WPR678B
"SORN not due" means it is currently SORNed, whereas if it was taxed it would say "Licence not due"

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:46 am
by alex_holden
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:04 am
by MarkyB
Aha! I see.
I was reading 'Liability' as pay money instead of fill in form.
Thanks for the info.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:17 am
by ayr41
Many thanks for all the replies, sent off the V888 and I will keep you posted if I locate the convertible. Regards Stephen
Re: Mamish Macbeth Minor Convertible
Posted: Thu May 01, 2025 7:19 am
by Rustologust
I now own FST 337E used in Hamish Macbeth ..now being restored 2025. Glasgow