Morris Minor miracle! Grandfather is STILL driving the car he passed his test in 47 years ago… and his grandson is eyeing up the classic motor for himself

• The car was bought brand new in 1967 for £628 by Greg Hoar’s grandmother

Grandfather Greg Hoar is still driving around in the Morris Minor he passed his driving test in back in 1976. 

It was bought brand new in 1967 for £628 by Mr Hoar’s grandmother. 

In the 56 years since it has remained in the family, with Mr Hoar taking it on a camping trip the year after he passed his test. 

Mr Hoar’s wife of 41 years Nicky and children, Emily and Peter, learnt to drive in it and their grandson Joseph, 14, is already ‘eyeing it up’ for when he is old enough to drive.

Husband and wife Greg and Nicky Hoar with the Morris Minor. Nicky and children, Emily and Peter, learnt to drive in the car

Mr Hoar with the Morris Minor on a camping trip in 1977. It was bought brand new in 1967 for £628 by his grandmother

Mr Hoar, 64, of Corfe Mullen in Dorset, has maintained the car, called Moggie by the family.

This included a major restoration in 2017.

When he drives it he says he is often approached by former Minor owners.

‘Whenever you are out and about, it puts smiles on people’s faces,’ he added.

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