Happy new year to all Classic Vehicle enthusiasts. We ended 2021 with our Santa Cruise fun packed weekend visit to Kato Pyrgos, which featured highly competitive Christmas tree decorating and Scalextric car racing.
Our first Classic of the Month for 2022 is the iconic, and quintessentially English, Morris Minor 1000.The car in question, which dates from 1968, is called “My Baby” by her owner Debra Innes and was purchased by her husband Chris as a birthday present.
Chris found the car in Emba and, in secret, had it fully restored over a period of 5 years. However when he went to collect the finished Moggie he discovered that it had been painted an authentic shade of green, Debra’s least favourite colour. A full repaint was ordered to a stunning shade of baby blue. Debra obviously delighted with her birthday present and, what else could she call her “new” car, bu “My Baby”.
The Morris Minor was one of the most popular family cars in the UK in the 1950/60s with over 1.6 million being produced between 1949 and 1971. The car was designed by Alex Issigonis, who also designed the Mini and 1100, and was produced in saloon, convertible and estate (Traveller) versions. The Minor 1000 was powered by a 948cc A Series engine producing 37 bhp. through a 4 speed gearbox. Top speed was advertised as an astonishing 75 mph but the 0-60 time is 30 secs!
My Baby will be featured at our events throughout January, full details of which can be found on our Facebook page or Website (www.paphosclassicvehicleclub.com) or telephone 97760997.
Everyone attending PCVC events must comply with all current Covid 19 regulation.
