Morris Minor Owners Club

I once owned a very clean 1275gt mini which had been completely restored by the previous custodian, I bought it and drove it home. The guy nearly died when I told him I actually used it on the open road, his intention was to keep it as a show car. I then competed in a touring assembly around Ireland...

Surely if a person was to buy a one owner low milage traveller and have it completely restored it could be completed for rather a lot less than £36,000 or am I completely out of touch with the value of classic cars?

Thanks for the welcomes.
The car has been painted so is more than likely hiding some horrors.
If it stays together for another two years then it will be treated to a decent restoration.
I did indeed get rid of the mx5 to buy Gracie, the mx5 was too reliable and I like to tinker.

Hi all I have recently acquired a 1965 Morris Minor 1000, Joined the club and was directed to this forum. I have never owned a Minor before but have some experience with Mini's and the A series engine (Bypass hose springs to mind) having owned a few in the past (1275GT, Clubman, Rover Mini, GTM kit ...