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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

1362.0. "MORRIS MINOR ENTHUSIASTS?" by ODDONE::TROUSDALE_M () Mon Feb 18 1991 20:20

    ARE THERE ANY MORRIS MINOR FANS OUT THERE.  I HAVE RECENTLY MOVED FROM
    AUSTRALIA WHERE I HAVE A 1959 TWO DOOR SEDAN BEING WELL LOOKED AFTER. 
    I AM NOW LIVING IN BASINGSTOKE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED IN A CLUB
    OR MAYBE EVEN BUY A BARGAIN RUNABOUT MORRIE.  I WAS VICE PRESIDENT OF
    THE VICTORIAN MM CLUB BEFORE I LEFT.
    
    IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH CONTACTS OR COMING EVENTS I'D LOVE TO HEAR.
    
    THANKS
    
    MARGARET TROUSDALE
    
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1362.1COMICS::WEGGSome hard boiled eggs & some nutsTue Feb 19 1991 12:0612
    There is a Morris Minor's Owners Club. Their address is
    	Jane White,
    	127-129 Green Lane,
    	Derby.
    	DE1 1RZ.
    
    Be careful if you're considering buying one over here, you'll find that
    they don't last anywhere near as well in their native country as they
    do in Australia!  You've probably already noticed they're aren't that
    many on the roads.  :-)
    
    Ian.
1362.2SIEVAX::CORNESometimes you get the Elevator, sometimes the ShaftTue Feb 19 1991 12:114
There is a place that specialises in Morris Minors in Inkpen, near Newbury. Its
close to where I live, so I can find you directions if you want.

Jc
1362.3SHIPS::ALFORD_JIce a specialityTue Feb 19 1991 14:126
*The* place that specializes in renovating Morris Minors is in Bath.  They 
bought up a lot of the old moulds for the tinware etc...

It is housed in an old mill down on the river....I could take you there, I just 
can't remember their name :-(
1362.4Try these for a start.SUPER7::BROWNI've got a hard 'fact'.Tue Feb 19 1991 14:5113
    I've skimmed a couple of car mags, and can't find the address of the
    Morris Minor Centre in Bath. I've used them in the past and found them
    helpful, if a little expensive.
    
    I did find the following, none of whom I have any experience of:
    
    Tom Roy, Cleveland                 0642-710703
    Alan James, Truro                  0872-70210
    Minor Developments, Kidderminster  0562-747718
    Morris Minor Parts Centre, London  081-543-2264
    Mr. Grumpy's Morris Minors, Oxford 0865-326828
    
    Laurie.
1362.5They're made again!HOO78C::DUINHOVENGOT ANOTHER JOB TOOTue Feb 19 1991 15:074
    Recently read int a Dutch newspaper: an article about an English
    company, which build these cars again.
    
    Hans
1362.6Morris Minor centreFILTON::CHAMBERSTue Feb 19 1991 16:5513
    The Morris Minor place in Bath is;
    
    The Morris Minor Centre Ltd,
    Avon House, 
    Lower Bristol Road,
    Bath.
    
    Tel Bath 315449
    
    A friend of mine used them and was partly satisfied. Cost a lot though
    which is to be expected with any restoration. Cheaper to buy a new car
    which would be more reliable. The moggie has some charm though so long
    as you only want it to do the shopping.
1362.7CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsWed Feb 20 1991 15:024
    Re .6
    
    The Morris Minor Centre also has a workshop/sales office at Inkpen,
    just to the west of Newbury.
1362.8M+Ms.VIVIAN::C_MIDGLEYMon Feb 25 1991 11:0810
    Hello there?,
                 There is a Morris Minor renovation/sales/parts centre in
           Lea Bridge road,
           Leyton,
           London E10.
    
    Not sure of the phone number though?, sorry.
    
    Regards
            Colin. 
1362.9Put a plug in it....MACNAS::BMULQUEENTue Feb 26 1991 14:034
    Anyone know what size frost plug fits the Morris 1098 engine (see
    1370.) The original is lying in a ditch somewhere.
    
    Billy
1362.10SUPER7::BROWNI've got a hard 'fact'.Tue Feb 26 1991 16:466
    RE: -1
    
    I think you'll find it's called a "core plug", and if you ring one of
    the numbers given earlier, credit card in hand, they will post you one.
    
    Laurie.
1362.12Express. Wednesday April 10 1991SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Apr 10 1991 17:1215
	    MINOR REVIVAL

	 Plans for a new Morris
	Minor car were unveiled
	yesterday.
	 Charles Ware, who runs
	the Morris Minor Centre
	in Bath, Avon, is to open
	a factory in Sri Lanka
	with a retired diplomat
	to produce parts.
	 An assembly line for a
	new design is planned
	for the mid-1990's.