Equipment
Hubcaps, Dunlop cross-ply blackwall tires, spare wheel, jack, tools, crank, advertising materials and 1959 half penny coin found in a rocker panel.
Condition
British Motor Corporation celebrated the one millionth Morris Minor in December 1960 with a limited edition of Morris Millions - even adding on the extra zeros to the "1000" badge. In all, 350 were built, with 21 being LHD. This is believed to be the New York Show car, as it was one of two LHD examples built on the first day. Bought for parts in San Francisco in 1981, it has just been painstakingly restored to as-new condition throughout. Unmistakable in the genuinely ghastly lilac color, with white vinyl interior. Ignoring the cute factor of Morris Traveller woody wagons, this is as historic as Morris Minors get.
Market commentary
The history and story of this Minor alone is worth the price it brought here, the meticulous restoration is more than free. It proves once again that it isn't expensive to collect significant automobiles, especially if they are obscure. The 'cute' factor is an added bonus.