Favourite Minor

[Cam]

Just out of interest, if you could have ONE Minor, what would it be?

Series? Year? Colour? Engine? Variant? Condition? Extras?

What would be perfection in YOUR eyes?

For example, mine would be:

Series MM, 1948, Black, Sidevalve 918cc, 2 door Saloon, original unrestored immaculate condition.

Gill's would be:
Series II, 1954, Black, 2.0 Zetec Turbo, Van, Freshly Restored, Chrome Weller 8 spoke wheels.

Anyone else?

[bpr81a]

ONE Minor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sophie's Choice springs to mind.

[aupickup]

the minor i would want i already have

[Ondergard]

Four door saloon, circa 1967, preferably white or black - I'm not keen on greys of any kind at the moment. If white, with a black interior, if black, with red.

I wouldn't mind a convertible, either, actually.

[ASL642]

Cream ragtop - dark green mohair hood 1275 engine and running gear Minator wheels Cream Newton seats piped in dark green

Going to peer in the garage at the 2 door and wish!

[Judge]

For example, mine would be:

Series MM, 1948, Black, Sidevalve 918cc, 2 door Saloon, original unrestored immaculate condition.

OK, so what's in a year

[Cam]

Not much unless you try to get hold of a windscreen rubber!

Go on then Bill, what's your ideal?

[Sidney'61]

1954, Series II, 4-door, Smoke blue, Maroon interior, completely standard.

Then again..

Minor 1000, 4-door, Dark metalic blue, Zetec, Black newton interior

[Judge]

I consider myself very lucky Cam, I have it

[Cam]

Very lucky indeed Bill.

Sidney, you are only allowed ONE!!!

[Sidney'61]

But I can't decide!!

Ok, perhaps the standard series II has the edge.

[Judge]

1954, Series II, 4-door, Smoke blue, Maroon interior, completely standard.

If you'd accept black, I might be able to help you

[Sidney'61]

1954, Series II, 4-door, Smoke blue, Maroon interior, completely standard.

If you'd accept black, I might be able to help you

How many weeks worth of lunch money do I need to save up then?
and do you take magic beans?

[callyspoy]

hum...interesting one this.
for looks and power, a converted early series II saloon with lowlight grille(i wouldn't want to kill a genuine lowlight) in 2 door format, a beautiful rover V8 with a supercharger(saw one on a sd1 and thought wow!) and some steel wheels. sort of sleeper look until you see the charger!

for what i REALLY want, a van converted to camper(fold flat seats and pop off steering wheel would sort this) with some choice mods, 1400/1600 zetec for plenty of power but not silly. nothing outrageous but a very useable van, so ford brakes/axle etc all the "usual" mods on suspension etc.

the van idea is a genuine possibilty(bar the engine, that would just cost me too much to set up!) if i come to sell teh car in the summer.
the saloon idea...no chance will i ever be able to do that!! but a lovely dream!

[Onne]

I'd go with Cam's idea but have it in Platinum Grey.

Would be nice to have a chassis number before SMM/1000

[plastic_orange]

I'd go for a lowlight - any year, on a full chassis with tweaked Chevy LS engine - in pro street style. Not sure what colour though

Pete

[stephenpolhill]

Good question.
a 1000 from the late 60's, in white, light or dark blue, 1098cc, Traveller with front fogs like mine

[d_harris]

What I got but better

1971 Traveller in Glacier White. Has to be in perfect condition, but with a warmed over 1275, 5 speed box, 3.9 diff, ford discs & looking totally standard

Of course, if I was allowed a second one and money no object.....

2.0 zetec pickup in dark metallic blue with all the extra JLH mods....

[jonathon]

When shall I start then?
I have that Scalextric pick up in the meantime

[ASL642]

Like to see him try to get in that one!