The gearbox was manual with 4-speed acceleration and had a
power to weight ratio of 0.0461 PS/kg [Exterior and interior]. The passenger
space was 4060 liters [1073 gallons] with steering, brakes and tires. The front
and rear brakes had drums dimensions. It weighed about 1085 kg [2392 pounds]
with an overall length of 4320 mm [170.1 inches]. The overall height was 1610
mm [63.4 inches] with a wheelbase of 2470 mm [97.2 inches].
A convertible 4 seats Tourer was the one among the firsts
from Morris Minor. It had exponential rise in demand over the years and
accounted for nearly 30% of the annual sales of Morris Minor.
The British Magazine The Motor tested a Tourer in 1950 to
have a top speed of 58.7mph (94.5km/hr) and could accelerate from 0-50mph i.e.
80km/hr in 29.2 seconds.
Its fuel consumption was 42 miles per imperial gallon
[6.7 L/100 km/35 mpg
1962 the Millionth Minor was produced which was a great moment for the British
automotive industry as no other British car had sold over a million units. The
convertible and its many variants are and still continue to be a huge part of
this classic car history and legacy.
Pinpoint Vinyl can also be used for Morris Minor
convertibles as they offer varied hues like blue, maroon and shades of tan.
Even today all the tops are made with a single plastic rear window very much
like the original. Tops are available in canvas for the 1957-1969 Morris Minor
1000, Morris Minor Parts buy online.