yet another

[Mike Stubbings]

Hi All, I have just seen another Minor. Its on ebay and looks a pretty straight forward restoration or re- commission. A 1934 Tourer. Get bidding. An Aberdeen Reg AV5536.And only two owners. Good luck if you bid. Mike

[Ian Grace]

Thanks Mike.

Here it is.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1934-Morris-8-Tou ... 19b9ff9fdc

Looks like it was actually registered in late 1932, and it's a 1933 season car. Also looks like a good clean and service, and it could be put back on the road. Nice 1929 front bumper and radiator script too!

[Ian Grace]

The seller, Barry Allsop e-mailed me to ask what exactly this car is - having been told that it was a 1934 Morris 8 tourer. I have asked Barry for the chassis number if he has it - I'm guessing possibly something like SV24000 or so if Glass's can be believed (see also 'Two Letter Index Marks' in the Members' Area). We shall see shortly.

[Ian Grace]

Bidding is brisk on this one, but it is still miquoted as a 33/34 when it is a 32/33 - it will be interesting to see what Jen Lees' identical and up and running 2-seater achieves at auction tomorrow. The estimate has been upped to GBP 3-4k. Tony and Jen explain "Sorry to be leaving the Minor family but since buying the 30-98 simply have too many cars to drive."

[Ian Grace]

I now have the chassis number for this car which confirms production around November/December 1932, and almost immediate registration in December of that year. The seller has asked that the chassis number not be published, so I will respect his wishes.

[Barry]

Does anyone know which auction was selling Jen Lees Minor and what price it achieved please?

[Ian Grace]

H&H at The Pavilion Gardens, Derbyshire.

Haven't heard from Tony and Jen yet.

[Trevor Wilkinson]

According to H&H site it sold for £5280

[Barry]

Thank you Trevor

[Ian Grace]

Yes, thanks Trevor.

And I see that an A7 Ulster with no racing history or MoT went for £24,200, which is utterly breathtaking! I wonder what the registration number is worth ...

http://www.classic-auctions.com/lotdeta ... ucid=29152

[Highlander]

£24,200 for an Ulster??? The blurb states it is nother special although original. What would the number OV 9 be worth? Can an Ulster be worth much more than £12000? Whilst on Ulsters - did the Irish blue two seater sell?, the one with the blown up engine? Looked a nice car as does the current green Aberdeen reg two seater on e. bay. Where will it all end. Highlander.

[Ian Grace]

After commission, etc., Tony and Jen got GBP 4,800 for their 2-seater yesterday.

[Highlander]

I see the Aberdeenshire numbered minor was sold on e.bay for under £4000. This must be a good buy? Has one of us bought it? Ian you mentioned a buyers premium from dealers - I understand that- I cannot understand why Members do not try and sell their minors to us first and if nothing happens yes try e.bay or a dealer. I am sure the US registered minor would have sold via the register and the seller would have been better off. Am I missing something? Highlander.

[Toby]

Nice idea but the Maltby saloon was offered to us for a long time and ebay seems to achieve realistic prices! I have seen so many minors I would love to save but I can't afford to fettle em all or drive them all or store them all!