How fast does a Morris Minor go?
How fast does a Morris Minor go?
73mph
Morris Minor performance and specs
| Model | Minor 1000 (1962-1971) |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 73mph |
| 0-50mph | 16.3sec |
| Fuel consumption | 32mpg |
| Gearbox | Four-speed manual |
Was the Morris Marina a good car?
Surprisingly, the Marina was a sales hit, although poor quality, the propensity to rust and the cannibalising of Marinas to keep other BL models of the era going means that today there are only a handful of cars left on the road. Although it seems like it’s a car that’s hard to feel sorry for.
How big is a Morris Minor?
148 in
| Morris Minor | |
|---|---|
| Length | 148 in (3,759 mm) |
| Width | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Height | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 1,708 lb (775 kg) (four-door saloon) |
Are Morris Minors reliable?
The Minor is more than worthy of consideration as a first foray into the world of classic car ownership, being relatively reliable, cheap to repair and – above all – utterly charming.
How can you tell if a Morris Minor convertible is real?
Check the cut of the panel at the top of the window screen, on a genuine convertible the panel will be spot welded into place and there should not be any holes for a courtesy light. The chassis number for later genuine convertibles (June-1958 to June 1969) should carry the prefix MAT…
How many Morris Minor Millions are left?
Today, about 70 Millions survive. These include the very first car – which, perhaps unsurprisingly, ended up being resprayed bright red. Alas, my ‘historic’ bumper perished along with my Minor in an accident some 20 years ago.
How much was a Morris Marina new?
The total cost of developing the Morris Marina was put at £21 million and, even though the car underwent a troubled gestation, starting out as an Escort rival but turning into a Cortina rival, the company was very confident of the Marina’s chances of success when it was launched at Cannes in April 1971.
What was the first Austin car?
Austin bought a disused printing works and founded the Austin Motor Company in 1905. The first car to be produced was a four-cylinder model. The design featured a vertical engine that was similar to the English-built Clement-Gladiators assembled in the same factory.
How do you value a Morris Minor?
The very best 1098cc Travellers are fetching £19,600 these days, while usable projects can be had from £5100. A Minor 1000 948 saloon is good value and easy to source, with values ranging from £2900 to £9100, while Series 2 saloons fetch from £2300 to £7700.
What HP was a Morris Minor?
Morris Minor
| Specifications (saloon) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1743lb | 1708lb |
| Engine | 4 cyl 918cc sv* | 4 cyl 1098cc ohv* |
| Power (bhp / rpm) | 29.5 @ 4400 | 48 @ 5100 |
| Torque (lb ft / rpm) | 39 @ 2400 | 60 @ 2500 |
How can you tell if a Morris Minor Convertible is real?