1968 Morris Minor Convertible

Registration No: VPG 61G
Chassis No: MAT5D1229128M
MOT: July 2026

• Subject to a c.£20,000 comprehensive professional restoration
• Very minimal mileage completed post-restoration
• Fitted with uprated seats and additional instruments for driver comfort
• Started readily and both ran and drove well for the recent photography session

The Morris Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show and 13 years later became the first British car to achieve one million sales. The original Minor was a sedate performer but equipped with independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel drum brakes, it was however practical, economical as well as fun. Convertible models were dropped in June 1969, and saloon production ended in November 1970.

Designed by Alec Issigonis (who later penned the ubiquitous Mini), the Morris Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show. 13 years later it became the first British car to achieve one million sales. The original Minor - or 'poached egg' as Lord Nuffield delightfully called it - initially complete with side-valve engine, was a sedate performer. Equipped with independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel drum brakes, the Morris Minor was practical, economical as well as fun. Convertible (Tourer) models were dropped in June 1969, and saloon production ended in November 1970, but Travellers soldiered on until April 1971.

Owned by an enthusiast and MMOC member since 2007, VPG 61G was subject to a c.£20,000 comprehensive professional restoration carried out by Shakespeare Garage of Buxton. Many new parts have been fitted including rear inner wings, new front wings, uprated seats, additional instruments and a new hood. Sadly ill health meant the late owner never got to enjoy the car and following recommissioning after a period of storage it is now being offered by the garage on behalf of the estate. We are advised only minimal mileage has been completed post-restoration and we understand a new MoT certificate and replacement V5C should be present by the time of sale. Starting readily it drove well upon inspection - the clutch up the hills in Buxton displaying zero slip and giving confidence in the car's driving ability.

For more information, please contact:
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin
oliver.fernyhough-martin@handh.co.uk
07483 361000