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Random # 80: Morris 1000 Panel Van


UMPH has a new mission:  to capture every Morris Minor / Morris 1000 body type, from the two- and four-door sedans through to the rag-top Tourers, wooden-sided Travellers, and the utility and van variants.


So far, he's managed to snare some fine examples of the four-door sedans in both 'low-light' and later Minor guises, plus a 1000 version but, as yet, no two-doors.


Alistair Wise's lovely Minor flat-tray ute also graces this 'blog but, so far, a tub-styled version has eluded UMPH. 


He's also yet to hunt down a Traveller or a Tourer.


He was, however, pretty chuffed to have happened upon this excellent 1000 van in Argyle Street, Hobart.


It really was in delightful condition, with the F-reg plates suggesting that it's either a recent arrival to Tasmania and / or has just been restored and returned to our roads.


So watch out, Morrie owners - you're in UMPH's sights!

U M P H 

 (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au .)

 All iPhone images.

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