2021 Market Review - Morris 1938-1971
Back in the 1950s when families were larger and seat belt laws non-existent, whole tribes were quite often packed into a Morris Minor. Hundreds survived such treatment and values for excellent cars are headed for $15,000.
Most, however, remain at around $10,000 with the Tourer convertible and Traveller wagons dearer. Four-door Oxfords are effectively an enlarged Minor but generally for sell for 30 percent less.
Also improving in value are 1930s-40s Eight and Ten models which came as a sedan, open Tourer or useful pickup with convertible top.
The last Morris to sell in any volume here was the Hydrolastic-suspended 1100; these cars seen as complex to maintain which has affected survival rates and values.
8/10 Sedan $16,995 [3]
Minor Sedan 1949-55 $10,840 [11]
Minor Tourer 1949-61 $6500 [1]
Minor 1000 Sedan 1956-64 $13,215 [13]
Oxford 1949-58 $4750 [2]
1100 $7530 [7]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2021 European & British Value Guide.
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From Unique Cars #456, Aug 2021