Morris Minor Owners Club

Has anybody else noticed that Practical Classics has voted the Morris Minor the number one ultimate classic.

Yes. I voted for it.

Could there ever have been any doubt?

Having had a number of Classics (some of which were not classics when I owned them) I can say the Minor is definitely the most satisfying when it comes to working on it,
Everything has room to work around it, everything is straightforward and relatively simple (I have a rewire "looming" (sorry) so I cannot comment on the simplicity of the electrics) but overall very easy and enjoyable vehicle to own and tinker with.

Never owned one , but , I do like the way you can sit on the front wheel when tinkering with the engine...Triumph Vitesse. ( and Herald ? )

John ;-)

(I have a rewire "looming" (sorry) so I cannot comment on the simplicity of the electrics)

I found the thought of rewiring mine intimidating too.
Get hold of a workshop manual, if you don't have one already. Go to the wiring diagrams and look for the one for your car, having some highlighters handy might prove useful (it did for me). Then take your time and work your way through, relating the diagram to the loom and you will get there.
Once done and tested I felt a great sense of achievement.
Some will scoff and say a Minor is simple / basic but if you haven't done it before there is no shame in feeling daunted.
It's better to ignore the negative opinions of others, as a rule, anyway.
Best wishes,
Mike.