Lakeland Museum's rallying cry to Morris Minor owners

This Autumn’s Classic Drive and Ride-in Day at the Backbarrow museum on Saturday, October 7, will place the 'Moggies' at the centre of the event to commemorate its 75th anniversary.

Next month will mark three quarters of a century since the famous little car made its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show in London in 1948.

Curator Chris Lowe said: "It would be great to see some classic Moggies converge on the museum.

“It’s a nostalgic symbol of British motoring heritage and it would be great to mark its 75th anniversary."

From humble beginnings as a family car that helped get Britain back on the road after the Second World War, the Morris Minor has brought joy to enthusiasts around the world.

It is considered a classic design, quintessentially English, and it continues to stir nostalgic memories.

“There is an enduring affection for the Morris Minor,” Mr Lowe added.

 “You can see that reflected in the fact that so many restored Morris Minors are currently running on the nation’s roads.”This 1930 Morris Cowley will also be on show (Image: Peter Marshall)

Visitors attending the Classic Drive and Ride in Day will be able to view some Morris vehicles inside the museum which date back to before the birth of the Morris Minor.

They include a 1930 Morris Cowley and a 1936 Morris 10/4 (Special Coupe).

The latter would have cost £215 to buy new and it is rumoured to have been used as a getaway car in a golf course robbery back in the 1970s.

This 1936 Morris 10/4 is rumoured to have played a part in a golf robbery in the 1970s (Image: Peter Marshall)

The event as a whole is open to owners of classic cars, trucks, vans and motorbikes, as well as more recent hot hatches, superminis and high-performance sports cars.

There will also be vehicles on show from the Lakeland Historic Car Club which holds its monthly meeting at the museum.

Doors will open from 10am, with the festivities lasting until 2pm.