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1956 Morris Minor

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 10, 2014, offered with no reserve.

$22,550Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Morris Minor
Generation
Minor Series II (1952 to 1956)
Version
Minor Series II (1952 to 1956)
Chassis
FLJ4643224
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 95% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,200 to $10,500
Median$10,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Morris Minor Series II (1952 to 1956) or Minor 1000 (1956 to 1971) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,200 and $10,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Morris Minor 1000 2-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2024$3,200
1957 Morris Minor 1000 TravellerBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2025$6,200
1959 Morris Minor PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$10,500
1959 Morris Minor 1000 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 6, 2026$9,619
1959 Morris Minor 1000 TravellerBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$37,500
1960 Morris Minor 1000 SedanBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$10,250
1960 MORRIS MINOR TRAVELERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2026$6,200
1960 Morris Minor PickupCars & Bids, Dec. 10, 2025Cars & BidsDec. 10, 2025$11,000