I’m not quite over
my auto obsession, so when I spotted this little gem for sale I almost drove
off the road.
It’s a 1971 Morris
Minor, a British icon made in England from 1948 to 1972. The tiny panel van has
got it all: retro styling, room for a shrimp like me to sleep in the back and
a green to rival the Fiat 500 I crave. (Morris calls it Almond Green and Fiat calls
theirs Verde Chiaro – Italian for light green. I call it Dath Fearr Riamh –
Irish for best color ever.) I love the flat rich colors you find on autos of a
certain vintage. Enjoy them here.

But if you want
charm and nostalgia in a tiny camper, find yourself a Morris Minor van for
about the same price and get to work.
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All photos of the same vehicle in St. Augustine, FL, by Dawn Langton, except the interior shot of one in England courtesy Charles Ware's Morris Minor Centre Ltd. |
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The Ford Transit Connect, the Morris Minor's thoroughly modern US cousin |
PS to my post on
tiny towing...
If you’re looking
for a small car rated for towing that isn’t an SUV, crossover or sedan, there
is an option. The Toyota Matrix hatchback is built on the Corolla body, and
tows up to 1,500 pounds. Mileage is good at 26 city, 32 highway. The car has
mixed reviews, but its tow rating and AWD make it unique as a tiny tower. The
2013 is the last model year, so they are getting harder to find. They are a good alternative
to tow a teardrop camper or a slightly larger trailer.
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