[Vella Gonzaga]

Morris Minor​

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Remember spotting a Morris Minor in the streets in the ’50s? This car was impossible to miss with its round shape and elegant look. But, let's be honest, these classic cars were a bit basic—no seatbelts and built with drum brakes. Do you still remember your very first car? Share your memories here.

 

[PeeJay35]

That looks just like my old one!

 

[Mikev]

Yes, I remember seeing these driving around the roads when I was a kid. In fact I still occasionally see one driving around the neighbourhood nowadays. Nice to know that these old cars are still being cherished by their owners.

 

[Frodo Bella1964]

I always wanted one of those. Closest I got was a morris 1800 ( land crab ) it was comfortable and easy to drive. FWD too. I probably had 50 cars in my life. My goal is to own a 1968 GTS Monaro Like my dad had. But unlikely…..

 

[gamiry]

sure do.. my first car was a light blue Mini Minor. Driven properly it was the safest car on the road and mine covered many miles.

 

[janj]

It was my first car 40 odd years ago

 

[Bullwinkle]

My first car was 1956 Morris Minor two door, it had winged indicators at the side!!
It just went and went, fill up the tank for $20.00…..the things that happened in this car, oh the memories. I still have the number plate RRD 059!! It had been resprayed Purple when I purchased it, originally it had been white/cream!!

 

[Furbaby]

My brother in law has just finished doing one up and is so awesome.

 

[Gunpark]

I had a Standard 8 with sliding windows until a big end bolt broke at near top speed. I substituted a Standard 10 engine. I still have the twisted and bent connecting rod from the original motor.

 

[Viellarde]

Brings back memories of happy, carefree times.

 

[deni67]

My first car was an Austin A40 back in the mid 70s. The first time I drove it I accidently knocked the door handles off while parking it next to some poles..
I do remember an old EH Holden me and my ex boyfriend had, the diff kept on going on it and when that happens it just stops dead, you can't move it, one time the police pulled up and helped us bounce it off the road

 

[Liag]

Mum had a green one called Andy, because its rego plate was AND 976. It used to run on the smell of an oily rag, and we took our grandmother shopping in it every Thursday.

 

[magpie1]

Remember these beauties running everywhere as a kid....my first car was a 1970 Valiant Charger...loved that car and it now brings back some wonderful memories.

 

[gamiry]

Yes, I remember seeing these driving around the roads when I was a kid. In fact I still occasionally see one driving around the neighbourhood nowadays. Nice to know that these old cars are still being cherished by their owners.

there are a few of them still in Bundaberg and going well.