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Morris Minor Anorak Questions

Test Your Morris Minor Knowledge

Test your Morris Minor knowledge with our Morris Minor quiz. Do you know when the last Lowlight was made or how many Minor Millions were produced (no, it’s not a million!)? Or what Lord Nuffield thought the Minor looked like?

No prizes but a lot of fun. Answers at the bottom of the page.

Morris Minor advert - World's Supreme Small Car

Question 1

In what year did the Minor first appear at the Earls Court Motor Show?

  1. 1946
  2. 1947
  3. 1948
  4. 1949
Morris Minor optional extra

Question 2

What is this optional extra?

  1. Mechanical Fuel Pump
  2. MM Water Pump
  3. Horn
  4. Fuel Sender Unit
Morris Minor production line

Question 3

What was the Minor prototype called?

  1. Spitfire
  2. Tornado
  3. Mosquito
  4. Typhoon

Question 4

When was the last Lowlight made?

  1. 1949
  2. 1950
  3. 1951
  4. 1952
Morris Minor Million

Question 5

This is a Minor Million. How many Millions were made?

  1. 200
  2. 1001
  3. 350
  4. 361
Morris Minor signal

Question 6

What is this called?

  1. Indicator
  2. Trafficator
  3. Hazard Warning Light
  4. Direction Arrow
Morris Minor group rear view

Question 7

What did Lord Nuffield liken the Minor to?

  1. Teddy Bear
  2. Poached Egg
  3. Bumble Bee
  4. Christmas Pudding
Morris Minor NMO 933

Question 8

Stirling Moss’ sister rallied a Minor. What was its nickname?

  1. Auntie
  2. Nemo
  3. Granny
  4. Doris

Question 9

What was the series designation of Austin badged LCVs?

  1. Series A
  2. Series C
  3. Series X
  4. Series Z
Morris Minor Traveller wood frame

Question 10

What type of wood was used for the Traveller?

  1. Oak
  2. Walnut
  3. Pine
  4. Ash
Morris Minor Traveller rear view

Question 11

How much longer is the Traveller than the Saloon?

  1. 1 Inch
  2. 2.5 Inches
  3. 5 Inches
  4. 10 Inches

Question 12

What colour is this Minor painted? Yes, it is a real BMC colour and very few were painted this colour.

  1. Custard 101
  2. American Amber
  3. Sunset Orange
  4. Highway Yellow
Morris Minor Side Valve Engine

Question 13

What was the cubic capacity of the side valve engine in the Minor Series MM?

  1. 803cc
  2. 918cc
  3. 948cc
  4. 1098cc

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