Found on Classic Car Deals21 photos1959 Morris Minor
Specifications
- Year
- 1959
- Make / Model
- Morris Minor
- Engine
- 289 V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Exterior color
- Orange
- Interior color
- Interior Material
- Seller type
- Dealer
Description
1959 Morris Minor – Authentic 1960s Drag Car • Street-LegalA true piece of Southern California drag-racing history, this 1959 Morris Minor is an original 1960s race car that’s been fully restored while keeping its wild, period-correct personality. It’s street legal, easy to insure with Hagerty, and an absolute crowd magnet wherever it goes.Engine & DrivetrainFord 289 V8 – built, loud, and shakes the whole car with a wicked 60s-style idleSide pipes for an authentic drag-car soundC4 automatic transmission – smooth shifts, proven to handle the powerNarrowed Ford 9-inch rear endAuthentic 1960s drag-race rear suspension setupMid-engine layout for true vintage drag geometryChassis & SafetyFull roll cageTubular frameWheelie bars includedBuilt light and strong, true to its racing rootsStreet-LegalAll lights, turn signals, and equipment function properlyCan be insured easily as a classicDrives as expected for a race-suspension car—raw, loud, and funHistory & ExtrasRaced in the 1960sComes with an extra vintage door painted in its original racing colorsCurrently stored Small and lightweight—easy to trailerAt 6'2" and 200 lbs, owner fits comfortably; easier entry through the passenger side Make and ModelTypeClassic CarsYear1959MakeMorrisModelMinorSeriesMileage and TypeMileage2TitleClearVINAMS45869Stock #AMS45869Exterior / InteriorBody StyleCoupeDoors2Exterior ColorOrangeInterior ColorInterior MaterialMechanicsEngine289 V8Cylinders8DrivetrainRWDTransmissionC4 AutomaticFuel TypeGasFuel EconomyCity / Highway
