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The article features Laura Morrison who drove the 60-year-old 1958 Morris Minor 1000 classic car of his father from Scotland to South Africa to raise funds for Cancer Society of New Zealand. It mentions that Morris Minor was one of the most-loved classics of all time. It notes that Laura overnighted in a mix of guest houses and campsites during the journey.

The article reports on the British Motor Show of 1948, the first one in ten years. It mentions the automobile companies that presented new cars at the show, including the Morris Minor, the Land Rover truck, and the Bristol automobile.

The article discusses the 40th anniversary of association Morris Minor Owner's Club and the rally organized on the occasion of its anniversary at Catton hall, Great Britain, highlighting details of various members of this club.

The article presents information on how street machiner Sally and John Phillips remodeled their Morris Minor automobile. It is noted that Sally inadvertently debuted the car to the entire world. It is Morris oozes a style far removed from the austerity intended by designer Alec Issigonis despite diminutive proportions.

The article evaluates Morris Minor Travellor by Morris Motors Ltd.

The article focuses on the feminine design of the Sportman's Coupé version of first Midget automobile of car company MG. Topics discussed include the leathercloth roof design of the automobile, its interior design, and the similarity of the Coupé to the economy car Morris Minor. It also discusses the Coupé's steering.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of adding a hand-crafted wooden shell of a vintage Morris Minor Traveller car to his Suzuki Escudo off-road truck in New Zealand.

Several photographs of street machines owned by Australian drag racers are presented, including the 1950 Morris Minor owned by Tom Mcrae, the HR automobile owned by Adam Slorach and the BF Typhoon owned by Adam Clifford.

Evaluates the Morris Minor automobile owned by Tom Cotter. Historical racing victories of the type of automobile; Cotter's transformation of the vehicle into a racing car; Engines; Handling; Track performance.

The article focuses on bantam cars exhibited in a motor show at Earl's Court in London, England in 1953. It says that the most popular U.S. exhibit was the X-100 from Ford Motor Co., which will not be priced to fit foreign mass market, while British Ford's Popular is rigorously mass market at 770 dollars. It also states that the 949-dollar Eight from Standard Motor Co. Ltd. is more presentable than Popular. It adds that low-priced British Morris Minor II and the Austin A-30 were introduced.

The article offers the author's insights on his difficulties when it comes to mechanical repairing of automobiles. The author discusses his prejudice against working in the automotive repairs field. The author also mentions his first Morris Minor car bought by his father, his first driving test in 1986, and the compatibility of the Solex PA40 in the Series II of engines.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles on topics including riding in Ford GT40 vehicle, finding of tow old cars and history of the discovery of Morris Minor car.

Focuses on the British Motor Show held on October 27, 1948. Information on the launching of people's car Morris Minor at the show; Design of the people's car; Major competitor of the Morris Minor.

The article offers classic car news briefs including a 1934 Morris Minor JH 6998 car, the eight chassis made automaker Ford in 1940 for coachbuilder Siebert, and a 1910 De Dion-Bouton car.

The article offers information about customizing the Morris Minor 1000 Bluebell by brothers Mark Cross and Andy Cross, while mentioning that the automobile has taken part in the BARC Classic Touring Car Championship and also presents the views of Andy regarding the same.