[{"id": 1250767, "authorName": "Wagonista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a great update to one of my favorite platforms! I love what's been done. GLWTS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1476923851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250774, "authorName": "IrishlovesBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishlovesbritish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ends on my birthday, and in my hometown. Serendipity?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1476924323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250775, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please let me know if anyone needs any specific details on this fun little car, because it is fun and gets an eye everywhere you go, and actually gains more attention that most of the other proper muscle cars I have had. Lol. I have been zipping around in it for a couple months in our rural area, and it flys down the highway great. Keep in mind just a nice dinner and movie in our area is a 50 mile round trip, so this little car get used and works properly, all the way down to the factory Starter Pull Switch on the dash. In some of the pictures you will see a cable hanging out from the grill from the previous owner, but that has been removed and a proper interior mounted release cable has been installed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1476924529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250785, "authorName": "IrishlovesBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishlovesbritish/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by IrishlovesBritish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476924774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1250789, "authorName": "LarryH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the BMC A-series engine, but this is a great conversion jumping 4 decades ahead in engine technology. I don't think I've ever seen a side mounted radiator in any car but a classic Mini. This looks like a good solution to the under hood space problem - and the fact that it works proves the concept.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1476924934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250794, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, an LBC where a luggage rack does NOT look out-of-place and/or ugly.\n\nLooks like a fun little car, but the colors put me in mind of an Army Jeep. Still, that would not keep me from wanting this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476925332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250796, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@danman I am not a Green person myself, but this green is very fitting to the car in my Non Green loving opinion. Lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1476925458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250798, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryH. It does work great, and the inner fender has not been cut or slotted like a Mini, so it is an unaltered Morris underneath the radiator mounting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476925548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250823, "authorName": "Reg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can appreciate the work that went into this, but the essence of the car has been ruined. A Datsun 1200-1400 is a sensible swap from my point of view. Also, why not use Sprite front disc brakes? The selling price will show if I am right, or wrong on my opinion!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476926921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250870, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this colour really suits this car. Agree with BAT and the Seller. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476930152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250879, "authorName": "paulsstag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulsstag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"power is fed to the front wheels via a suzuki 5 speed transmission \" really ???? it still looks rear wheel drive to me ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1476930479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250888, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paulsstag. Ha ha I missed that in my read over and approval, I'll send them a message to change a slip on their part.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1476930658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250896, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Reg opinions are opinions for sure, but the gain with this setup is modern performance and convenience, and did you not hear that exhaust note in the video? Sure sounds right at home to me, just a bit quicker rev, but the note and cackle are right in place I can assure you. Fires right up and idles smooth without they typically finicky Japanese carb or after market downdraft Weber conversion offered, and I have had many of them over the years. There is absolutely nothing like a factory tuned fuel injection system for smoothness and to eliminate the constant tuning and dialing in, but that is my opinion also. Lol", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1476930925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250939, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an old Minor van with a 1275 A series, and it gets down the road nicely enough, so this one should be quite nippy.\n\nRegardless of any engine swaps, I think Minors are almost impossible not to like, and judging by the thumbs up and waves mine gets, most people, particularly females - at least here in the UK - seem to agree. \n\nCharacter by the bucketload. and smiles guaranteed.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1476933666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1250974, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Irishlovesbritish. Where is your Hometown? Small World I guess?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476936804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251002, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey a 5 seat convertible and you can dress up as noddy and big ears and drive around town. Either that or get yourself a pair of corduroy trousers Jesus sandals with socks and a tweed jacket with elbow patches and go droning on about how economical this this is and how it is saving the planet blah blah blah. But seriously setting this aside it's a nice motor and a distinctive layer of the great history of British motor cars and with regular monthly weekly daily maintenance would make an everyday driver. There used to be a place on the lower Bristol road in bath that used to fix these up including a new body shelll but it was not there last time I was there. Does anyone know what happened to the Morris minor center.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1476940029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251050, "authorName": "datsun_nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsun_nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A quick google.uk search. http://www.morrisminor.org.uk/ It's in Bristol now. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476958867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251130, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is front wheel drive?? Surely not..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476967897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251134, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry..just saw the lower comment..nice car and a swap I would approve of..this would be a great road trip car..always got mixed feelings about luggage racks but it kind of works on a Morrie..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476967987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251137, "authorName": "Po911356i", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/po911356i/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After 75 cars including 7 Porsches and 6 Audis the car I want back is my first. A dove grey, red seated 1960 Morris Minor 1000.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1476968109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251249, "authorName": "ukracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukracer/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by ukracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476972628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1251253, "authorName": "r4990", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r4990/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting hybrid. The Suzuki Swift motor is a sweet power plant and well ahead of its time in the 90s. It is still quite a performer.\n\nI looked at one for a Samurai swap. The main issue is that the distributor is tacked on the back of one of the cams. Not a problem when the engine is mounted transverse as designed but it causes firewall clearance issues when mounted in line as here. I saw some Samurais that had a hole cut in the firewall with the distributor protruding into the under-dash area. \n\nHere it appears the engine is just shifted forward requiring the side mount radiator, assuming the Swift engine isn't too long to fit in the limited engine bay of the Morris Minor without the distributor issue.\n\nLooks like a really fun driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476972691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251257, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Americans simply do not understand the cultural significance of a Morry Minor. Esp a drop top. With a sporty motor conversion and disco brakes. This looks like a great little semi-UK motor car. Please park it in my drive and leave the keys on the passenger seat.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1476972959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251263, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not going to lie, I thought it was going to have a Hayabusa mill in it when I read the tag saying '1.3 Suzuki motor.'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1476973245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251262, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldukguy I can see that by the low starting bids that obviously just aren't going to do it, and just look at the quick 1,000,000 dollar bid on another on here, that is realistic bidding. Ha ha. Before I offend, it is a joke.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476973286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251398, "authorName": "fiero2m488", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiero2m488/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - Sorry if this was shown in the pictures or video but I did not notice it: Does the factory fuel gauge work / read correctly? What type of auxiliary gauge was mounted? What does it monitor or read?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476978705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251459, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ANY engine swap on these cars is a plus and while a 1275 A series makes most sense from a modification/fabrication point of view - why NOT the Suzuki - or any other more modern power train, ideally Japanese as they tend to work well and hold together very well.\n\nLooks good, done well...wonder if she who must be obeyed would tolerate another car?\n\n\"No dear, its not for me - its for YOU!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476981058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251476, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fiero2m488 the auxiliary gauge mounted is a temp gauge and not a fuel gauge. The custom tank has a sender location, and there is a sender with the car, but the ohm rating on it is not correct for the original gauge and I didn't decide whether I wanted to modernize the original gauge or find another correct ohm sender. To be honest I never really worried about it and just knew when fuel was needed out of habit, and it gets awesome fuel mileage that doesn't make range an issue. There is an aftermarket One Round Gauge with GPS Speedo, Fuel Gauge, Temp unit built into it, and it is used to modernize old Jeeps that is the correct size for direct replacement in Morris without cutting the dash or changing the original configuration appearance, but I just never got around to it and just drove the car the way it was.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476981922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251555, "authorName": "mayhew650", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayhew650/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the trafficators work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476984156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251563, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayhew650 The lights all work correctly and all the body is factory wiring that is in great shape, but the Trafficators do not lift and I never dove into to that at all being here in the U.S. where people would probably be playing with them to much just for the oddity. The car is Registered and Safety Inspected and we don't require pop up flag indicators to pass. Lol. I am sure it is a simple fix if someone is deadset on it, because they are there, which I am sure is half the battle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476984615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251607, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, this car is being driven on a regular basis and honestly has very tight suspension and a singing little motor, so it is ready to enjoy when unloaded off the transport. There are a couple little things I just didn't worry about like the Indicators behind the door, but this car is surprisingly Usable and Nimble with the conversions, and modern road drivability is leaps and bounds over other Original Examples i have had in the past.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1476985872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251644, "authorName": "blakbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blakbird/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by blakbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476987445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1251929, "authorName": "IrishlovesBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishlovesbritish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Iamtheonlyreal1 _ San Antonio native, with some workd travel under my belt. I like the idea of a Japanese/British hybrid. I've had several Minis, a TR6, and a Miata. It would be a fun townie car to be sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476995249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1251975, "authorName": "adam_b", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayhew650 - we had a 1958 Tourer (in the same colour) when I was a child near Vancouver. I'm pretty sure the trafficators were disconnected for the North American market, as ours had them but used normal turn signals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1476996073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252247, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very few UK Minors were convertibles. My teenage buddy had one and it was a great little car. Even appealed to teenage girls ......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477000687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252409, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a Minor RestoMod!\nThose aren't the stock Morris 13x3.5\" wheels or spare, so I'm guessing the Suzuki hubs were used, and these 14\" wheels have a 100mm bolt circle instead of the stock 4\". Nicely done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477009760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252411, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph The factory Morris Hubs are still being used along with the factory rear, and I am not positive these see Suzuki wheels, but they sure look good on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477009899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252422, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favourite Morris's was one fitted with a twin-cam Fiat 124 engine & 5 speed - it was able to use the original radiator too. Fitted with Ford Scorpio disc brakes it stopped as well as it went - I have to wonder about the effectiveness of this side-saddle radiator, although the design works in a mini, I've never seen it pulled off successfully in a conversion like this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477010619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252426, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool. @Iamtheonlyreal1 The stock wheels have evenly spaced \"vent\" holes all the way around, and are shared with early Sprites and Midgets. The brake disc is marked in millimeters, so that's not from BMC, and not seeing them redrilled for a 4\" PCD, led me to guess the hubs were swapped with them.\nNice wheels and nice car, GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477010837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252437, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo If anyone in here is familiar with Texas and Southern Oklahoma Summers, there would be no doubt about the cooling being sufficient elsewhere. Ha ha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477011570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252432, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI @Iamtheonlyreal1 (and to correct my earlier post) . Your wheels are stock steel 1989-94 Suzuki Swift, 14\"x5.5\". The bolt circle is not 100mm, it is 4.5\", as was stock on some Morris Minors.\nSo, Suzuki wheels and rotors on Morris hubs.\nAnd yes, they look great here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477011616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252440, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph. Yes the Rotor Hats are Suzuki as well as the calipers, but they slide over the Morris Hubs nicely and work great. Thanks for the insight on the wheels..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477011684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252476, "authorName": "porkpiehat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkpiehat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MOWOG-free Moggie? Sacrilege! But seriously, this looks like a blast to drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477014298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1252553, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why oh why oh why has someone spoiled this car by putting the japonease transplant in it. You don't see folks doing that to the replayed mgb so why do this to such a rare car the Morris minor convertible. OK. Not my wheels but just saying. Just Curious why someone would do that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477020034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1253505, "authorName": "Blackbelt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackbelt/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Blackbelt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477081075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1254435, "authorName": "v6boost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v6boost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cool little driver! And, a very clean, well done drivetrain conversion. Don't mind the purists. Kudos to the builder...well done in my opinion. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477135496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254457, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph The Morris Minor stock wheel was a 14\" wheel, not a 13x3.5\" as you say. While the Morris Minor shared the 4\" PCD with the Sprites and Midgets it did not share the wheels. Stock Morris Minor wheels were more or less solid wheels without \"vent\" holes.\n\nMorris Minor PCD of 4\" is the same as Sprite/Midget, Mini, some Lotus, GM Vega/Monza/Astre. \n\nNote: While it may fit, PCD of 100mm does not equal 4\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477141871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254634, "authorName": "Mystery_Trailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mystery_trailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '59 with factory wheels and 30+ year old standard bias ply tires that I want(ed) to replace with radials. According to a Morris specialist - the factory rims were not designed to safely run radial tires due to the design of the rim - apparently the lip is only meant to hold a bias ply on the wheel not a radial. During hard cornering etc the factory rims won't hold the radials in place and on the wheel.\n\nSo the Suzuki wheels are not only intriguing especially with the color scheme of the car but they are a necessary safety upgrade to allow radials to be used.\n\nI have been advised a very simple upgrade to radials can be accomplished with Chevy Vega wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477154111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254700, "authorName": "cfitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfitz/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by cfitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477158156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1254773, "authorName": "cathealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cathealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the luggage rack installed ( in case one would want to remove it either temporarily or permanently)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477163018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254775, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cathealer There are No Holes drilled into the trunk lid, and the rack is merely held in place with the rubber suction cups for cushion, while the side clamp brackets hold it all in place. It comes off in minutes and does no damage to the paint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477163283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254781, "authorName": "cathealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cathealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the speedo repairable?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477163789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254783, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cathealer The best and easiest way to repair it is to replace it with a GPS Round Speedo offered for the early Jeeps, and that is because it is the same size and style that is in the car now, so there are no modifications while being instantly accurate. I just use my GPS unit as can be seen in the video, but once I became a bit more familiar with the car and the rev sounds, I don't really even use it anymore and didn't see the need to order the replacement Jeep unit I am talking about that is available on EBay and other places.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477164044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254785, "authorName": "cathealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cathealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the front seat backs lock in place?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477164125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254800, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cathealer The drivers seat back doesn't not fold and the whole seat tilts forward to allow access, but the passenger seat back does tilt forward with no lock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477165758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254860, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mystery Trailer I don't know who your Morris specialist is and I don't think there was a difference between 1959 wheels and 1966 wheels, but I ran Michelin XZX radials on my 1966 Traveler without any problems. Then again I wasn't racing the car. The big problem is finding the very narrow 145x14 tires. I am currently running 13\" Vega wheels and it is not a straight swap, you have to machine out the center hole to fit over the Morris hub. Also the studs for the Vega is fatter so idealy you should change out the studs on the Morris Minor hub.\n\nIf the Suzuki wheels are 100mm PCD do not fit it to the stock Morris Minor hub.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477171541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1254969, "authorName": "Neilg14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilg14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car! \r\nMay have missed this in the questions and answers but...is the heater functional??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477180114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255098, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Neilg14 If you look at the pics you will see the heater core is hooked up and it is functional. I hope that helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477195327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255118, "authorName": "Neilg14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilg14/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Neilg14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477199262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1255239, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb Vega wheels will fit Minors with a 4\" bolt circle, same as MG Midget. \n@Mystery Trailer This is apparently a Minor MM, with a stock 4.5\" bolt circle. The Suzuki wheels are the same (4.5\" = 114.5mm) so they bolt right on. \nVega wheels won't work here.\n.\nAs a longtime Spridget owner, I made the same assumption, and then corrected it (further down in the comments).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477232704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255288, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph Yes, it's the same PCD of 4\" but standard Vega wheels will NOT fit Morris Minors without machining out the hub hole. I've done this. I've never tried the Vega GT wheels, MAYBE they will fit without machine work.\n\nIf this car is a genuine 1959 as that owned by Mystery Trailer, it's not an MM and would not have 4.5\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477236579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255327, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow.. Does anyone realize that the Morris bid hasn't even made it to the top single reciept value in the pics? Lol This car has had some serious money spent on it, and it is a great and spunky driver, so it is very surprising we haven't hit any realistic bids yet.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477240685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255330, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious bidders, if any, wait until the last five minutes. That's why I think there's something 'funny' about that million dollar bid so early on the Lancia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477241012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255333, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo That one surprised me also, and that might be a more realistic tactic as some see it as a show of strength that deters other bidders sometimes, and that is why I am surprised with a lot of the BAT action being numb prior to the last hour or so.. It is fun to watch though, and I do believe the final countdown and clock reset does cause some higher bidding just to be competitive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477241329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255402, "authorName": "Gary_O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...looks a lot like my first car which was a used 1955 MM that I had only for a couple weeks in my high school days. Unfortunately I didn't follow some curfew guidelines established by my Dad and my punishment was him taking the Morris and selling it. That car brings back some fond deja-vue & I'd seriously like to see it in my driveway. I'll most likely be bidding. Think it could survive a leisurely drive from Oklahoma to Georgia if I had winning bid and did not bring trailer?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1477249850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255406, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gary O I sure don't see why not, I have been driving the car all over on a regular basis, and I had just replaced the timing belt and seals to make sure the car was fully serviced, so I am pretty confident eventhough it is a 1959 year model, which is the benefit of the modern powertrain. And it isn't often that memories come back like that, so happy bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477250179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255512, "authorName": "cfitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfitz/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by cfitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477262307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1255553, "authorName": "Oldbloke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbloke/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Oldbloke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477265516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1255732, "authorName": "Richard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AAbout 40 years ago I was on a bike ride in Sausalito and there was a drop head one of these behind a body shop lookin pretty sad. I could not figure out how to open the hood but bought it for $150 figuring that the head would be off etc etc. Got it home and it fired right up. I fooled with it for a while then sold it for $900. The original brakes on these were so bad you would not believe they would be allowed to market the car. It wasn't that you really had to stand on the brakes......it still would not stop on a steep San Francisco hill.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477295865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255778, "authorName": "lotusman1951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusman1951/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sweet thing-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477312020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255911, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard Precisely why this cars was updated, and this disc brake setup is night and day better over the original.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477321622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1255918, "authorName": "r_brian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r_brian/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by r_brian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477321793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1255927, "authorName": "rseifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rseifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice, very nice. Somebody converted a Morris Minus into a Morris Plus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477322610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1256867, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this build. Love it. Way to go. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477346745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1257239, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by morgan1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477370520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1257401, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Morris Minus\" ! Good one, I hadn't heard that in decades. \nA friend had one of these in college, we called him \"Major Minor\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477401982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1257462, "authorName": "Triumphant4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphant4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a sweet little ride. Hope it gets some love in the final day!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477405216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1257776, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Triumphant4a I must say I am a bit surprised the bids are not higher already due to it being a nice driver friendly version of stylish classic? Hell, just the unique and functional factor alone should be worth a decent dollar, especially when a Golf Cart or ATV is so damn high and higher than my reserve in most cases, and this thing would be a great Vacation Home or Local run around car with more class than a golf cart. I bring up the Golf Cart or ATV thing due to people paying ridiculous money (15-20k+ range) for something that isn't really as useful, and it blows my mind that I can keep this or my nice 1949 Willys Jeepster around for the cost of some of those impractical short range toys, and it makes no sense to me due to these cool older vehicles having a lot more class and practicality. Just my two cents of course.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477420312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1258265, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Received a email question about highway usage, and here was the response incase anyone else had that same question. \" Cliff I cruise the car at 65mph with no issue, and for me to do my errands or go see a movie, it is a 50 mile round trip. I hope that helps, and the car is not wound out by no means at that point, so it cruises find and the Suzuki motor is even a higher rev capable engine over the original to boot, so it all feels right at home in the car.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477429309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1258984, "authorName": "carma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by carma", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477490808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259180, "authorName": "jimmyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyd/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by jimmyd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477498075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259313, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by morgan1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477502937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259319, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if the 1.3l Suzuki engine is an early model. Some of the engines were interference engines, later ones were not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477503376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259327, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morgan1959. I wouldn't want to answer that with question with authority, but I was informed it was a 1990 model if that helps at all, but the Timing Belt, Tensioner, and the Crank and Cam seals were all replaced just prior to listing about 500 miles ago, and the 1990 parts catalog components were correct and went together perfectly at my shop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477503675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259435, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477507315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259438, "authorName": "cfitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfitz/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by cfitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477507365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259457, "authorName": "bradtastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradtastic/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by bradtastic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477508237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259474, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous Minor convert at auction on BaT, about a year ago, had a final bid similar to this current number. No sale, RNM with a high reserve and an asking price nearly three times this current bid, so said the seller with whom I corresponded via email. Six months later that seller offered his unsold Minor to me for mid-sixes. Let's hope everyone now has a better feel for the market on these cars as they are really fun things to own and drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477509000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259485, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Helilog I found it, if you look at the previous car and this car there is a Huge Quality Difference in appearance and Powertrain. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1957-morris-minor-convertible-1000-tourer/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477509362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259478, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@helilog. I do think I am familiar with that previous BAT car, but didn't it need everything and a restoration? Do you have a link to that car you can post here..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477509371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259488, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Iamtheonlyreal1. I've lost the link. It was a restoration that was suffering from daily driver parked at the curb exposure to San Francisco air. It had the Datsun 5-speed with an upgraded engine and disc brakes. Yours, I would say from photo reference, is a better one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477509477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259513, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1957-morris-minor-convertible-1000-tourer/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477510538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259523, "authorName": "greg_selvidge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_selvidge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "could you give me a call interested on how it handles on the freeway thanks greg 206-200-8360", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477511000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259531, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can you confirm that this was originally the tourer (convertible) and not a 2-door that was converted? Many of these starts out as coupes. The serial number code will clarify, as will the presence of wooden framing elements made of ash beneath the top at the back, beneath the canvas where the top is joined to the body.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477511277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259581, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schoolmark Do you have a link or source where I can verify the vin number as you would like? I will be more than happy to check for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477512300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259587, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've answered my own question about the originality of the body style. Assuming the serial number provided in the listing is accurate, this is indeed an original Tourer convertible, designated by the Letter T in the third space of the number. Cool conversion. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477512367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259597, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schoolmark. I just went out to the garage and pull the top loose from the rear body snaps, and there is infact a wood frame behind the metal to stiffen up the sheetmetal and give the snap screws something to sink into. I hope that helps?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477512491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259701, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's definitely a real convertible (Tourer). Thanks for the quick response.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1477513438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259776, "authorName": "bcarragher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcarragher/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by bcarragher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477514030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259781, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by morgan1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477514065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259786, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the title have the body vin number? Here is Colorado they check the engine also to make sure it has all the emission controls and catalytic exhaust. Does this have one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477514131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259802, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morgan1959 Yes the title has the body vin number on it, and there is a motor number on the motor alone, but 1959 had no factory emissions and is normally exempt from emissions in most states if not all just by the age alone. I am not sure about Colorado, but it would surprise me if this car was not exempt also.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477514347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259851, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morgan1959 The Morris was also titled/registered in California up to just a few years ago, and that is one of the strictest if not the strictest states in the U.S., so I would be surprised if any state penalizes cars of 1959 with emissions, and none do from my experience over the years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477514843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259879, "authorName": "LuchaLibreRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luchalibreracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really a cool little car. It would be a great around town errand runner. I've seen these with old Datsun motors and trannys but this modern Suzuki swap is really cool. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477515440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259902, "authorName": "bradtastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradtastic/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by bradtastic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477515759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259915, "authorName": "blakbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blakbird/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by blakbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477515996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259921, "authorName": "mileslasvegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mileslasvegas/", "bidAmount": 7150, "content": "$7,150 bid placed by mileslasvegas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259940, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by morgan1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259945, "authorName": "CC350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc350/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by CC350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259951, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1259954, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know California can be tough but here in Colorado if you replace the engine with a newer one you have to have the newer engine have the emission controls for that year. I have a 1991 monster miata that easily passes emissions but it does not have the charcoal cannister that was on the 1991 302 so they will not let me license it even tho it passes emissions - its a pain. But in this case, does the body have the vin stamped in it? and is it outside of the engine bay? Sometimes the police are not too studious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259963, "authorName": "The240zGuild (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the240zguild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morgan1959 It is in the engine bay, and they still may not catch a clue if they are not too studious. Lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1259975, "authorName": "CC350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc350/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by CC350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477516792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260003, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by morgan1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260019, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by schoolmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260025, "authorName": "jimmyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyd/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by jimmyd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1260028, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/26/16 at $9,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517438, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1260031, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank seller - let me know what happens if you have time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260040, "authorName": "morgan1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgan1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you need a good home for it nearby, I am only in Colorado (just hopeful I guess). Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260042, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect I know some of those who bid on this Morris, have a few Loti and Mogs in Wisc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477517756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260065, "authorName": "Ron13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ron13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cool car. too bad reserve not met", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477518223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260124, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No sale at nine grand?? A year or so ago, or whenever it was that B.A.T. began running auctions, this would have exceeded that number but now, with so many cars on the website, there's too many cars and too few bidders. Poor results are to be expected - just like eBay!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1477519930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1260237, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brakeservo. Not sure I agree. I suspect the increase in auctions has been matched with an increase in members. Those interested in this car aren't going to be interested in the majority of other auctions, and vice versa. This might have gone higher, but having bought and sold a few Minors over the years, I think this is pretty close to the right number--maybe a little low, but not by much if by anything.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1477526130, "type": "comment"}]