BF 9025 is a 1929 Morris Minor Arrow Two-seater replica. The car originally left the Morris Motors factory in Cowley, Oxon as a Tourer although in 2010 it began a transformational journey that was to see it emerge in 2022 as it appears today. The replica fabric skinned Arrow body was constructed, and its interior finished by a well known Cumbrian coachbuilder using traditional methods. It is powered by an original 1930 MG Midget engine which has been fitted with a modern Phoenix crankshaft and a new Double Twelve cam. Since its completion in 2022 it has covered almost 1500 miles during which time the inevitable post rebuild teething problems have been tackled and resolved. It is also equipped with a full set of weather protection gear and runs on new period ‘look’ Longstone tyres. Although A.P. Compton built scores of Arrow bodied Minor specials in the period 1929 – 1931 none are known to have survived. This replica was constructed to correct that sad anomaly and it remains a unique homage to the model. It is now offered for sale (in Suffolk, U.K.) at £13,000. More information and images on request from chris@prewarminor.com
Both the New Forest, Hants and the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex have vast tracts of heathland within their borders that don’t resemble forests at all. Seen here, in this spring 2015 photo, set against the beautiful background of the Ashdown Forest is Philip Butland’s Morris Minor CMS Super Sports (UY 8391) reminding us that spring is just around the corner (we hope!). (Photo: P. Butland)
This 1930 MG M Type Midget (VU 595, 2M-2027) has acquired a new body at some point in its nearly 94 year life span. Its current ‘garage’ is a Chinese restaurant foyer in West Drayton, Greater London. Currently on a SORN, the car isn’t likely to be travelling very far any time soon, despite it being listed for sale on Facebook at just £1234! (Image via Duncan Buck)
This is Philip Worman‘s 1932 Morris Minor Two-seater (KX 8250) The car’s bodywork and interior look to be in superb condition while the pipe-smoking accoutrements, dashboard affixed pocket-watch and polished fire extinguisher add a touch of class that was lacking when the car left Cowley almost 92 years ago. Philip, from Fleet, Hants has owned ‘Molly’ for three years.
Although known about, it has been many years since this 1934 Morris Four-door Family Saloon last surfaced. It resides in Goose Green in the Falkland Islands, some 7,900 miles from its place of manufacture. How it got there and its length of stay are currently unknown but it is now undergoing a restoration at the hands of its owner, Colin Shepherd.
George Rodwell‘s 1931 Morris Minor Two-seater (TP 9995) became the model’s flagbearer when it took part in the VSCC’s New Year Driving Tests at Brooklands, making it the first Minor S.V. model to officially compete in this prestigious event. It has been a full six year’s since the VSCC amended their PVT list, enabling S.V. Minors to compete on equal terms with their OHC brethren. Car and driver are seen here at speed in front of the former circuit’s pit area. (Photo: Phillip Butland)
The last event in the VSCC’s 2023 calendar was their Winter Driving Tests held in early December under very cold and foggy conditions in Bicester. Here George Rodford in his 1931 Morris Minor Two-seater (TP 9995) reverses his car, the condensation and exhaust gases adding to the fog. Note the miniature bobble hat on top of the car’s calormeter! (Photo courtesy Peter McFadyen https://petermcfadyen.co.uk)https://petermcfadyen.co.uk
