Morris Minor Owners Club

i have thought about getting rid of my morris and having a complete change of car to something like a ford anglia,vw beetle or something else any suggestion are welcome.

this is something that i am thinking of http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLASSIC-1966-FORD ... 1c15e10c18

Keep the Morris! Much better car than all those alternatives.

whats up with the moggy ??

nothing just feel like i want a change or something

Nothing wrong with trying others, we've probably all had many cars in the past, if you've not, go for it. I seem to remember you wanting to sell up before, so sounds like you're not 100% happy!

yes i am happy with the car but i know if i sell it and have a different one ill probably want the moggy back

Don't be hard on him. I have had similar thoughts myself, more than once. it's not that I get bored of Minors or my particular car doesn't fit the bill. It's just that I focus so much on the marque to the point of ignoring the possibility of owning something else. I don't want to get to the age where I look back and think "You know, I really should have owned a *** while I still had the arms to steer it/flexibility to get in it/cash to buy it"

Get out there and get test driving! Maybe something like an a35 or midget. Different beasts but familiar mechanics.

Beetles, despite their popularity are orrid to drive!

i cant fit in a a35 being 6ft 3"

"Beetles, despite their popularity are orrid to drive!" .... and they are noisy and drink petrol!

If you are looking for something different why not try a sit-up-and-beg Ford Popular. Great fun but even slower than a Minor!

Another car to try would be a P4 Rover, lovely refined motoring, get one with overdrive. These cars are still affordable, the only snag you only get 20 to 25 to the gallon! A good Rover or Triumph 2000 wouldn't be bad.

Keep the Morris anyway in case you change your mind!

i think i might stick with it for abit

Hard? You're practically saying the same thing! While he's young go for it, otherwise he might also look back as well

thats what im thinking for example i sell the morris then buy another make of a car then dont like it and want a moggy and then want the morris back that i have now.

if you see what i mean

Ah, but you'll never know.

ford 100e =] or how bout a morris oxford? or morris 8?!

I'd go for a triumph dolomite - good handling, reasonably quick and fuel efficient and comfortable too

Whenever I have sold a Minor I have soon bought another one! Its good to try alternatives though, any Triumph, BMC 1100, Rover P6 or SD1 or for a great change an old Land Rover.

One of the cars I long for is the Morris Oxford II that replaced my Minor 1000 when the family needed more room. It was big, comfortable and the "B" series engine is easy to hot up a little bit and all the engineering is familiar. You could also try importing a Hindustan Ambassador. The last ones came with Japanese engines, I believe, even a diesel version.

ford 105 e

I have been in this situation before with all my car's. I have had a Sunbeam Rapier (fin back) 1725cc, Dolomite(s) 1850, 1275 mini, Hillman Super minx etc. and lived to regret selling them all (especially the rapier) - i have now come to the conclusion, If you get bored with the car you own - get a project to work on, because you will regret selling.

But if you are looking for alterntives i would suggest - Dolomite 1850 or sprint (but will be paying road tax), Rapier, Anglia, Rover P6, cresta.