Identifying my car

Post by **lwtuck** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:31 pm

I have purchased a MM 1000 that is titled as a 1959 Morris Minor 1000. It is a 2-door sedan and I plan to fully restore it to road condition. Only modifications to be made will be in the interest of safety and reliability. I am asking for help in identifying when it was built and if there is information available to verify that it still has the correct engine. The number on the plate under the bonnet is 9M-U-H-212902 and the number on a plate riveted to the engine is FBP 4/ 642775. Any informat will be greatly appreciated.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:50 pm

Hi,

Congratulations on posting your first message so long after joining the site

The chassis number shows:

F - Morris Minor
B- 2 Door saloon
P- Colour Ivory
4 - North American export
642775 - built in 1958.

Your engine is a 948cc high compression engine with a central gearchange. This is correct for a 1958/9 car.

Hope this is useful.

Lou

Post by **pfgiz** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:55 pm

Firstly. Hi.. welcome to the forum.

I think you've got your numbers the wrong way around as the first is an engine number for a high compression 948 engine and the second is a chassis number for a two door saloon.
Interestingly you say the V5 puts your registration date as 1959 and your chassis number is 642775. Mine is 646679 and was registered in September 1958. Shows how long these cars sat on forecourts.
The true way of knowing when the car was built is via a heritage certificate. Some one will be along soon and let you know how to get one. It's something I've not got around to yet.

Post by **pfgiz** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:57 pm

LouiseM wrote: 4 - North American export

Could be a reason behind the time difference between build and registration.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:09 pm

Incidently 1959 was the 'peak' year for Minor sales in America when 14,991 were purchased. Ivory was introduced in April 1958 (chassis number 608663) so I'd guess your car was probably built around July / August 1958.

Post by **pfgiz** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:12 pm

My one is FBP too so you'll need YL1 if you want to stick to 'Pale Ivory' as your colour.

Post by **lwtuck** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:10 pm

Thanks to all for responding so quickly. I would be very interested in looking into a"heritage certificate" if anyone has information on how to do this.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:26 pm

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ ... index.html
Google is a wonderful tool!