Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
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Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
I was surprised to see that this 1943 model of a Morris Mosquito appeared in a Hanson's Toy Auction in November but clearly it was spotted by someone with an understanding of what it was (i.e. not a toy at all) because it sold for £6,300 which was some way over its estimate of £2,500 - £3,000. You could have bought a real Morris Minor for that sort of money. Hopefully it went to a good home - the British Motor Museum or even MMOC.
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Quite a sum! Any idea what dimensions it is?
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Is this the one Jack Daniels owned and then his son upon his death .I think the model is around two foot long and made of brass reading about it
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
The catalogue description is very brief with no info on the dimensions and only says:
Lot Number 6144
Morris Minor: A pre-production model of the prototype Mosquito, forerunner of Morris Minor, circa 1943.
Estimate: £2500.00 - £3000.00
Result: £6300.00
Lot Number 6144
Morris Minor: A pre-production model of the prototype Mosquito, forerunner of Morris Minor, circa 1943.
Estimate: £2500.00 - £3000.00
Result: £6300.00
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
On page 18 of Paul Skilleter's book 'Morris Minor - The World's Supreme Small Car' there is a photo of Jack Daniel's holding the model. Looks to be approx 18 inches long.
Will try and scan it later.
Will try and scan it later.
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
The auction was well publicised. I am not surprised it fetched a good sum. It was a unique item. Good luck to whoever bought it - I would have loved it
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Could it conceivably have been bought by a member of the MMOC I wonder and, if so, is (s)he likely to 'fess up?
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Pity that the hub caps are missing. The N/S quarter light upright was missing when pictured with Jack Daniels.
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Looks like it has had a split screen centre divider at some point as well.
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
Here it is in Jack Daniels' hands. Date unknown.
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Re: Morris Mosquito Model sold for the price of a real Minor
No split screen bar in place and has chrome hub caps.