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Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:51 am
by TheBairn
Hi all
My father's first car was a Morris Minor 1000 with the registration 950 MPH. A long shot, but anybody know anything about this car?
Re: Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:02 am
by Dryad
No record of it on the DVLA system, which means it's probably been off the road for many years. The plate hasn't been transferred as far as I can tell. I'm afraid it's probably gone to meet Mr Issigonis, unless it's been stored away somewhere. When was it last on the road?
Re: Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:10 am
by Ondergard
Dryad wrote:No record of it on the DVLA system, which means it's probably been off the road for many years. The plate hasn't been transferred as far as I can tell. I'm afraid it's probably gone to meet Mr Issigonis, unless it's been stored away somewhere. When was it last on the road?
That's
Sir Alec to you!
Re: Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:34 am
by Dryad
Oops!
Re: Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:37 am
by TheBairn
Many thanks - better start reading up as my dad has mentioned that he would love to own a Morris 1000 again. Sounds like a good father / son project. However, as a complete novice, one has a lot to learn. And tips?
Re: Help needed regarding the history of a car
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:50 am
by Dryad
This website is an excellent starting point. Plenty of friendly and helpful advice here. Also, there's a thread regarding Minor related books here;
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=33904 You might also find a Haynes (or similar) manual useful - very cheap on eBay. You're right; Minors are an excellent father/son project, my three and a half year old son insists on 'helping' me with mine!