Oughterard, Co. Galway
1965 Morris Minor
1000 Saloon · 1 of 2 shares available
1/2 share€5,500
Running costs€132/month
Points a year60
Car value€11,000
1948 to 1971
Morris Minor shares in Ireland
The Morris Minor was assembled in Dublin and filled Irish roads for twenty years. It's slow, friendly and hard to break, which makes it one of the gentlest ways into classic ownership.
| Built | 1948 to 1971 |
|---|---|
| What a good one costs | Roughly €6,000 to €15,000 for a good saloon, €10,000 to €20,000 for a Traveller or convertible in good order. |
| Example share | 1/2 of a 1965 Morris Minor 1000: €4,500 |
| Running costs per share | About €129 a month, before fuel |
| Motor tax (1965 car) | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
| NCT (1965 car) | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
Why a Morris Minor works as a shared car
A Minor costs very little to run, so a two-way split is often enough. It suits groups who want a car for summer evenings, village shows and the odd wedding rather than fast driving.
Which one to buy
The 1000 (from 1956) has the larger engine and one-piece windscreen and is the one to have for regular use. The Traveller and convertible cost more than the two- and four-door saloons.
What to check before you buy
- Chassis legs, spring hangers and the jacking points. These are structural on a Minor.
- Sills, floor pans and the bottom of the doors and wings.
- Front suspension trunnions need regular greasing. A dry one can fail, so ask when it was last done.
- On a Traveller, prod the ash frame. Rotten wood is structural, not cosmetic, and expensive to put right.
- Many have sensible upgrades: unleaded head, servo brakes, a five-speed gearbox. These make it easier to share.
Whatever the car, get an independent inspection before you pay for a share, and read what goes in a co-ownership agreement.
Morris Minor shares for sale
The cars shown are examples while our first owners sign up.
Douglas, Co. Cork
1968 Morris Minor
Traveller · 2 of 3 shares available
1/3 share€5,350
Running costs€90/month
Points a year40
Car value€16,000
Own a Morris Minor? Sell shares in it and keep one for yourself.
Questions
Morris Minor shares, answered
How much does a share in a Morris Minor cost?
It depends on the car and how many shares it's split into. As an example, a 1965 Morris Minor 1000 worth €9,000 split 2 ways is about €4,500 a share, with running costs of around €129 a month each before fuel.
Can a Morris Minor keep up with modern traffic?
On national roads, yes, at a relaxed pace. On motorways it's happier at 80 to 90 km/h. A five-speed conversion helps a lot.
Were Morris Minors built in Ireland?
Yes. Minors were assembled in Dublin from kits, which is part of why so many survive here.
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