This 1960 Morris Mini-Minor is a left-hand-drive example that underwent a repaint, an interior re-trim, and installation of a 1,380cc A-series inline-four as part of a refurbishment completed in the 1990s. Finished in red with a white roof, the car rides on 10″ Cosmic alloy wheels and is equipped with front disc brakes as well as Spax gas shocks. Inside, gray and red vinyl–trimmed seats are accompanied by a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel and a wood dashboard housing retrofitted Smiths and VDO instrumentation. The engine is fitted with dual SU carburetors and is mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Acquired by the seller in 2024, this Mini Mk I is now offered with a spare wheel and tire, a jack, tools, and a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1959 model.
The car is finished in red with a white roof and features exposed door hinges along with a bright grille, side trim, and bumpers. Further details include door-mounted mirrors, sliding side windows, pop-out rear quarter windows, and dual fuel fillers.
The 10″ Cosmic alloy wheels are mounted with 165/70 Advan-032r tires, and a matching spare with an older Bridgestone tire is stored in the boot. The car rides on Spax gas shocks, and stopping is handled by power-assisted front discs paired with rear drums.
The left-hand-drive cabin features reclining front seats and a rear bench upholstered in gray and red vinyl with Mini Cooper embroidered lettering. Color-coordinated upholstery extends to the door and side panels, while the floors are lined with gray carpets. A Sony stereo is connected to a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer under the driver’s seat, and further interior appointments include a heater as well as front shoulder belts and rear lap belts.
The wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel is paired with a floor-mounted shifter with a wood Morris-branded knob. The wood dashboard houses a centrally mounted Smiths 210-km/h speedometer with an inset fuel level readout encircled by VDO auxiliary gauges, while a VDO tachometer and analog clock are positioned on either side of the cabin. The five-digit odometer shows 54 kilometers (~34 miles), and total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 1,380cc A-series inline-four was reportedly installed in 1994. The engine breathes through dual SU carburetors and is further equipped with an electronic ignition, a high-torque starter, and a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator as well as a Minifin aluminum valve cover, an aluminum radiator, silicone coolant hoses, and braided stainless-steel oil lines.
Power is routed to the front wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The aftermarket exhaust system features a single central outlet.
Car number 61MA2S4L11698 appears on the reproduction chassis tag shown above. Partially decoding the sequence provides the following information:
- M – Morris
- A – A-series engine
- 2S – Two-door sedan
- 4 – Mk I Morris
- L – Left-hand drive
- 11698 – Sequential serial number
