Classics Monthly

Locks, brakes, MoTs, seats and windows

During the nasty cold spell in December I’ve been enjoying driving Lily, my 1967 Morris Minor – with its uprated heater it is lovely and warm. Unfortunately, a while ago I lost a set of keys and as a result have been unable to lock the boot. Conscious that a lot of tools and spares could easily be stolen, I set about fixing this. I could have bought a new lock for about £45, but that seemed a bit steep when I could get a key cut for a few pounds. Of course, finding out which key I needed was slightly more tricky. I decided to try to find one that would fit

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