The fabulously "oily rag" 1954 Morris Minor, destined for a pan-European six-day road trip, was one of the highlights of the February 2024 classic car meet held at the Hopley House farm shop near Middlewich in Cheshire.
The Minor's owner bought this early Series 2 from its original owner some 27 years ago, although it then sat in a building until May 2023 when it was exhumed and prepared for the road. A rebuilt 1098cc A-series engine sits in its engine bay, in readiness for a European road trip taking in Belgium, France and Monte Carlo to name just three locations. The original 803cc is with the car.
In fact A-series powered cars were a feature of several classic cars turning up at this meet, from a pair of A35s, the '54 Morris Minor, and (in transverse form) the 1098cc unit fitted to a 1964 Austin 1100. No Minis this time, but I'm sure they'll be back. Are there no roadworthy A40 Farinas in the area?
Other cars in attendance included a Pop 103E, our MX5 Mk1, VW camper, Lotus 7 Series 2, E-Type, a Downton-tuned MGC GT, pre-war Wolseley/Alvis special, Viva HC, Spartan kit car, Jaguar S-Type R, and a Pontiac Firebird, so a real variety. The weather was on our side too.
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8 сен 2024
