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Classics by the Beach: September, 2022

  We at UMPH try very, very hard not to have a "car of the day" when we cover a show.  And even if we did - which in moments of weakness might just happen - it's unlikely it'd be the most expensive, exotic or supposedly iconic vehicle on display. That's why this Morris 1500 - possibly aka a Morris Major - photographed at September, 2022's, Classics get-together in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, wins Car of the Day!  It's just so damned cool!  Glossy battleship grey paint, radial tyres on satin black rims, sans hubcaps, the same satin hue where all other the bright work used to be,   bumpers deleted,  plus a nice set of newer style bucket seats.  That's it; no further adornments required!  It's unclear what, if any, mechanical mods have been done.  The spindly little gear shift does, however, look pretty stock; it might just be that the car's more or less in standard condition. As usual, there were loads of magnificent cars on display.  However, those fea