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Winter Grille Cover
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 7:57 pm
by MMaurice52
My 1952 MM came with a winter grille cover made of leather. It has been in the boot since the car was new and has NEVER been used. The reason: the car has never had a heater! I live in Northeast USA and the MM has never been out-of-doors in very cold weather so I have no need for it. It is very well made and I wonder what I should do with it? It seems a shame to let it sit unused.
Was this cover an option sold for Morris Minors? Was it "OEM"?
Re: Winter Grille Cover
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:35 pm
by ASL642
It was an "optional extra" which was available for owners to buy for the Winter months here called a Radiator Muffler, to aid the engine warming up faster. It is now being reproduced by the Birmingham Morris Minor Centre at a cost of £75. Originals do appear on Ebay occasionally. It is classed as a period accessory, I would keep it and use it for shows.
Re: Winter Grille Cover
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 1:02 am
by MMaurice52
regaliaqueen wrote:It was an "optional extra" which was available for owners to buy for the Winter months here called a Radiator Muffler, to aid the engine warming up faster. It is now being reproduced by the Birmingham Morris Minor Centre at a cost of £75. Originals do appear on Ebay occasionally. It is classed as a period accessory, I would keep it and use it for shows.
Thank you for the information.