1957 Morris Minor

   

This 1957 Morris Minor 1000 four-door sedan was acquired by the seller in 2015 and received a subsequent repaint in rose taupe and an interior refresh in red vinyl. It is powered by a 948cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and features white 14″ steel wheels with bright hubcaps as well as front disc brakes, fender-mounted side mirrors, a single SU carburetor, and a Smiths heater. This Series III Minor is offered at no reserve with a workshop manual, a mechanical service parts list, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name listing it as a 1954 model.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

The car was refinished in rose taupe and the window seals were replaced under current ownership. Exterior details include chrome bumpers with overriders as well as fender-mounted side mirrors and front vent windows. Blemishes in the finish can be viewed in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

White 14″ steel wheels wear bright hubcaps and are mounted with 175/65 Douglas Xtra-Trac II tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

The front bucket seats and rear bench were reupholstered in red vinyl with white piping under current ownership and are joined by color-coordinated door panels and replacement carpets. The seller notes that the gloveboxes were also relined and that the headliner was replaced along with the wood trunk floor. Appointments include manual-crank windows, a wood shift knob, and a Smiths heater.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

The white banjo-style steering wheel fronts a centrally located Smiths 90-mph speedometer with an inset fuel level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 16k miles.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

The 948cc inline-four is equipped with a single SU carburetor and was factory rated at 37 horsepower and 50 lb-ft of torque. The seller reports that the car has a positive earth ground and that the distributor points were cleaned, the spark plugs were replaced, and the oil was changed in preparation for the sale.

No Reserve: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 4-Door Sedan

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Rust is present on the underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery.