There is a mysterious secret alone in the parking lot in downtown Hull.
Encrusted with a thin layer of dirt, a 1965 Morris Minor 1000 patiently waits for its next trip.
It seems like the wait was several years.
Because the only signs of activity seem to have been occasional finger movements creating letters and patterns in the dust.
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Hundreds of other vehicles join the King William House car park on Market Place every day, only to leave when it gets dark.
Commuters, shoppers, and tourists come and go, but the Morris Minor remains a silent static element under the dim light of the concrete skyscraper that is now home.
A quick look at publicly available data on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website gives some limited clues as to the history of the classic car, but not its mysterious possessions.
The Vintage Morris Minor hasn’t moved in years
The vehicle has not been taxed as of June 2019, but since it is currently off the road and three floors in the air, it does not have to be taxed until it is driven elsewhere.
However, the car’s MOT expired in July 2017. Without a current one, there is a risk of someone being fined up to £ 1,000 should they get back on the streets.
Fingerprint on the hood of the Morris Minor
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How long is it in the parking lot? It’s not entirely clear, although the TUV status could be a little over four years.
The DVLA site at least confirms the color of the car beneath all the dirt, which is actually maroon.
But beyond that, the identity of the owner remains – at least for the time being – unknown.
Who is the mysterious owner?
Another mystery can be seen through the dusty windows – a thin, long object wrapped in brown plastic and tied with black tape lies in the back seat.
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In the corner of a rear window is a small sticker of the Leeds Grand de Parp, an annual event launched in 2013 by the Leeds branch of the Morris Minors Owners Club – a reminder of more active days for someone’s pride and joy .
The only other clue is a more modern addition to the car’s classic retro curves – a sticker on the trunk with the name “Mildred” in bold red letters.
Mildred, the vintage Morris Minor 1000 dates from 1965
In a city known for its quirky cultural installations, the idea of creating a modern work of art on an old ’60s Morris Minor, strangely lounging in an architecturally gritty parking garage from the late’ 70s, could be a plausible explanation for this somewhat eerie sight.
But in another twist to a curious story, parking garage operators APCOA have confirmed that the car is not being parked illegally.
In a statement, the company said, “The parking fees are paid and up to date, so this is not an abandoned vehicle.”
Do you know anything about Mildred, the lonely Morris Minor? Send an email to angus.young@reachplc.co.uk to solve the puzzle.
