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Welcome

Welcome to the Toowoomba and Downs Morris Group, an affiliated member of COLLECTABLE AUTOMOTIVE REGISTER INC.


Our aim is to foster the preservation and the active use of all Morris vehicles. To encourage the rebuilding and improvement of the Morris and the installation of safety equipment in them.


Membership to the Group shall be open to any person who is interested in pursuing the aim of the Group.


We are a club run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts and cater to the interests of owners, drivers and fans of Morris vehicles throughout the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.


Morris cars have earned a reputation for being a reliable, honest, straightforward, and forgiving vehicles. Our goal is to help you get the most enjoyment and satisfaction from Morris ownership and to encourage members to participate in club events and activities.


Club events and social events are held regularly, and participation in the National Rally held every second year helps to create a community where members can share their passion for these great cars with other Australian Morris clubs.


Owning a Morris can be a lot of fun, but sharing that experience with other Morris enthusiasts adds a whole new dimension to enjoying your car.


Whether your pride and joy is a concourse collector's item, in pieces on the garage floor or just a dream, we welcome you to our club.

About Us

The Toowoomba and Downs Morris Group was established in August 1990 with the aim of bringing together people interested in forming a club for Morris Minors.


Today, the club includes and promotes the preservation and use of all Morris vehicles. Members own more than 60 Morris cars between them and include not only Morris Minors but Z Utes, Morris 8/40, Mini's and Oxfords to name a few.


The clubs' function is to provide a social environment for members and features many events throughout the year. The wide variety of activities offered provides something for every Morris owner, with members participating in car shows, brunch runs, rallies, parades, weekend trips, wine tasting tours, picnics and just about anything else we can have fun doing.


We also meet up with the other Morris clubs of Brisbane and Ipswich to join their outings and social events for drives and day trips around Southeast Queensland.


Club members also serve as a talent and resource pool for each other by sharing experiences and Morris knowledge. Whether you are interested in maintaining, restoring, rebuilding or concourse, there is someone in the club who can help with advice, information or even an extra pair of hands.


Most members own one or more of these classic British cars, however owning a Morris is not required to join the Toowoomba and Downs Morris Group, just an interest and a passion is all we encourage.

Our Meetings

Meetings are held monthly and are social occasions where members can meet for a friendly natter and swap stories about everything and anything.


There's even a nasty rumour circulating that some of them find the meetings entertaining...


Club Meetings
Held at 7:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month: Dr. Price Rooms, 6 Little St, Toowoomba.


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Membership Information

Joining Fee: $15 (once off)
New Member Fee: $20 (when joining between 1st July to 31st December)
New Member Fee: $10 (when joining between 1st January to 30th June)
Yearly Renewal: $20 per member per year due 1st July

Please contact the Secretary for a membership form and payment details.

Special Interest Vehicles

This concession is issued by the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and is available if you are registering a classic or vintage vehicle. It is based on the vehicle having very strict and limited road use.

Details on the Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme Guide can be found on the TMR website. A detailed Infosheet is also available for download and general registration information can be viewed on the TMR website.

The Toowoomba & Downs Morris Group requires an active membership prior to a dating certificate being issued to an individual requiring SIV registration.

Owners of SIV registered vehicles will maintain their membership through participation in monthly meetings and sanctioned or impromptu events. Membership may be revoked if these conditions are not met.

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Enjoy our photos; a small selection of our favourites from day trips, weekends away and special events around South East Queensland and often in the company with our sister clubs from Brisbane.
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Welcome

Newsletters are published monthly to keep members informed of club social events and activities, technical features and advertisements.

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Upcoming Events

The latest Upcoming Events is available for download or can be view directly on our online calendar.


Wednesday 18 June
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


Sunday 6 July
CAR Inc Meeting & AGM. Hosted and catered by the Miles Club. Chinchilla Club to set the location. Final details TBA.


Sunday 6 July
Macs Bridge, Classic Cars and Aircraft Festival. Held at the Caboolture Airfield.


Wednesday 16 July
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


17th to 27th July
Jumpers & Jazz in July, Warwick. Queensland's quirkiest yarn bombing & jazz winter festival!


Sunday 20 July
Coffee Run to Highfields Cafe 63. Meet 9:30am at Mt Kynoch and a run to Highfields for a morning tea.


Saturday 2 August
Miles From Anywhere, Auto Show & Shine.


Saturday 9 August
Shift N Gears Show & Shine, Crows Nest. Come along to the second annual event together with a swap meet at the Crows Nest Showgrounds. To enter the show and shine, registration is required, email the Crows Nest Car Club, entry is $10, general public - gold coin.


Wednesday 20 August
Annual General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


Saturday 23 August
Chinchilla Auto Show. 7am to 2pm Chinchilla Primary School, cnr Middle and Colamba Sts. Entrants (from 7am) $10, general public (from 8am) $5.


23rd & 24th August
The National Historical Machinery Association (NHMA) 19th NHMA National Rally at Kingsthorpe Park (FarmFest site), 9am to 4pm. Join in with Australia's largest display of working heritage equipment. Quite literally, it will be a massive exhibition of steam engines, trucks, cars, stationary engines, old trades and heritage displays. Presented by Steaming on the Downs, Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society and Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society. Tickets $10pp are available online: 19th NHMA National Rally Tickets or at the gate, free entry for those in classic cars. Entry to the event is via Gowrie Mtn School Rd.


23rd & 24th August
Historic Leyburn Sprints 2025. Watch over 200 competitors take part in the sprints with cars from the 1920’s to modern-day. Wander around Sunday’s, Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine and the vintage caravan displays. Enjoy food and drinks prepared by local community organisations or meals from the Leyburn Hotel. Ticket prices - 1 day/2 day pass $30/$40.


12 September to 6 October
Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers. Plenty of free and paid activities during the month long festival—public gardens, live entertainment, wine and food. View the Carnival Of Flowers website for the Grand Central Floral Parade details.


Wednesday 17 September
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


Wednesday 15 October
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


Wednesday 16 October
Acland Coal Mine Tour.


Saturday 8 November
The Q.T.S Clubs present a Christmas Party Combined Lunch. Bottletree Hotel, Glamorgan Vale from 11am. 664 Glamorgan Vale Rd. Self catering from the bar menu and drinks. RSVP by 17th October.


Wednesday 19 November
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


Saturday 6 December
TDMG Christmas Party. Mill Inn Tavern in Millmerran, 11:30am to 3pm.


Wednesday 17 December
General Meeting 7:30pm Dr. Price Rooms, Little St. Toowoomba.


For Sale and Wanted

Items for sale and wanted will be advertised for 2 months unless otherwise requested.

For Sale:
1953 Morris Minor four door sedan. Toyota 4K turbo engine, 5spd Toyota gearbox and Toyota diff, adjustable shocks, 70L tank. Please call for full specs. Priced at $30,000 neg. Contact Scott on 0455 750 441




Wanted:
Morris Marshal's 1957 to 1960 or Austin A95's. Complete cars or parts. Please contact Jim on 0458 134 376

Wanted:
Mid/late 60’s Mini Cooper S. Must be a solid, rust-free usable classic, not a restoration project. Please contact Roy on 0407 650 706

Made To Order:
Spoilers and Valances made to order. Suits models Series II and Minor 1000. Gloveboxes suit all models.

Spoilers $229.00
Valances $130.00
Glove Boxes $80.00 (each)

Further enquires please phone Scott on 0455 750 441



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Links

Here you will find links to Morris Minor car clubs and Spare Parts suppliers.


If you would like to have your Morris related website listed, please send an email request to the Editor via the Contact page.


Queensland

Morris Minor Car Club of Queensland
Brisbane Southside Morris Minor Car Club
Morris Register Queensland

New South Wales

Morris Minor Car Club of New South Wales
Nepean District Morris Minor
Albury Wodonga Morris Minor Car Club
Morris Minor Picnic Club

Canberra

Canberra Region Morris Minor Club

Victoria

Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria
Morris Car Club of Victoria
Ballarat Morris Minor Club Inc
Geelong Morris Minor and BMC Car Club

Tasmania

Morris Car Club of Tasmania

South Australia

Morris Car Club of South Australia

Western Australia

Morris Car Club of Western Australia
Morris Car Club of Western Australia (Facebook)

New Zealand

Auckland Morris Minor Car Club
Central Manawatu Morris Minor Club
Morris Register Auckland
Canterbury Morris Minor Club
Morris Owners Club South Island
British Car Museum

Great Britain

Morris Minor Owners Club

Spare Parts

Morris Minor World
Minor Magic
Scott's Old Auto Rubber
Vintage Wiring Harness
ESM Spares (UK) Minorparts Of Oxford (UK)

Other

Morris Downunder
British Classic Car Buy Swap Sell
Morris Minor Garage
Queensland Historic Motoring Council

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Contact Us

Do you own or have an interest in Morris vehicles? Perhaps you are looking to join our Group and share your own expertise?

Do you have a Morris for sale or maybe parts that are lying around and could suit Club cars or maybe you need to know where to source parts for your own project?

Get in touch and contact us by clicking on the button below and we'll do the best we can to help.

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Toowoomba & Downs Morris Group
Affiliated member of COLLECTABLE AUTOMOTIVE REGISTER INC.


We love our little British Cars. We love to drive them, we love to tour in them and we love to show them off - come and join us.


Club Meetings
Held at 7:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month: Dr. Price Rooms, 6 Little St, Toowoomba.


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