The year 1953 was when life in Britain began finally to bleed from monochrome to colour. Not everywhere, and not for everybody, but, slowly, there was a palpable sense that brighter days were just bey

Stored for two decades, this Morris proved a hit

Year of manufacture 1965 Recorded mileage 18,217 Asking price £79,000 Vendor Rawles Motorsport, Alton, Hampshire; 01420 23212; rawlesmotorsport.co.uk WHEN IT WAS NEW Price £1106 Max power 148bhp Max t

This charming Austin promises restored usability without the hefty outlay. Alan Anderson decides whether it succeeds

Fast Fords and pre-war Minors await new year buyers in Newcastle Upon Tyne

ASKING £12,995 PRICE ENGINE 1599cc/4-cyl/OHV POWER 88bhp@5400rpm TORQUE ...