113 Morris Minor 1000 (Series V ADO 59) 2 door Saloon (1964) ABM 621 B by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Morris Minor 1000 (1962-71) Engine 1098cc S4 OHV Production 303,443 (3nd Gen Minor 1000's) Registration Number ABM 621 B (Bedfordshire) MORRIS ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623690377489/ The final major upgrade to the Minor was made in 1962. Although the name Minor 1000 was retained, the changes were sufficient for the new model to be given its own ADO development number (ADO59), A new, larger version of the existing A-Series engine had been developed in conjunction with cylinder head specialist Harry Weslake for the then new ADO16 Austin/Morris 1100 range. This new engine used a taller block than the 948 cc unit, and an increased capacity of 1098cc. the Minor's top speed increased to 77 mph. Drum brakes were retained but the front drums increased from 7 to 8 inches diameter. From October 1963, larger combined front side/indicator light units, common to many BMC vehicles of the time, were fitted to the front wings, and larger tail lamp units were fitted at the rear. In 1964 the interior received its final update, with a new heater unit From 1965, no further major production improvements were made to the Minor, Diolch am 97,902,440 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,902,440 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.09.2022, at Statfold Barn Railway, near Tamworth, Staffordshire REF 164-113