Highlights

Rare split screen Series II Traveller
Ash frame appears to be very solid
Upgraded to 948cc engine

The Appeal

Morris Minors are affectionately regarded by anyone who remembers learning to drive in one or spent lazy Sunday afternoons bumbling around the countryside to the tune of the unmistakable A-series burble. And particularly desirable among the many variants of Minor are the early Travellers, with two-piece windscreens. These cars are attractive and very rare.

This particular example has previously been restored and is now presented for sale in very good order throughout. The ash framed rear section of the body is very smartly polished and appears to be in good condition. Similarly the grey paintwork retains a deep shine, and the interior upholstery has been renewed.

So if you’re looking for an unusual yet still very practical classic, then this Series II Traveller will be sure to attract plenty of interest at shows and on the road, especially as it has been fitted with a more powerful 948cc engine to give it a little more grunt.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in January 1956
Road Tax and MOT exempt
MOT valid until May 2024
Purchased by the current owner in January 2021 as a fully restored car, having been overhauled by West Riding Classic Cars
Desirable split screen with slatted grille
UK V5C
Four former keepers
Two sets of keys
The V5 states that the engine has been upgraded to 950cc

The Interior

Beautifully restored original interior
Red vinyl upholstery in excellent condition
Early dashboard with Lucas pull switches
Central speedometer
Marbled steering wheel
Open glove boxes
The carpets have been replaced and remain very well presented
Headlining clean and secure
The rear load bay is well proportioned
Full size spare wheel under boot floor

The Exterior

The Traveller body shape is both attractive and practical
Ash-framed rear half, with side-hinged rear doors
The wood appears to be in very good condition, having previously been replaced
Grey paintwork looking very smart throughout
Just a couple of blemishes, one on the front off-side wing and a chipped area of chrome on the front windscreen surround
The chrome is generally well polished and presentable
Underneath there is a little surface corrosion to be found
The only MOT advisory is for a worn rear tyre, which the vendor informs us is being replaced
Some of the tyres look a little perished
Colour-matched grey steel wheels with highly polished chrome hubcaps
The sun visor above the split windscreen is a great accessory

The Mechanics

948cc A-series engine
Upgraded from its original 803cc engine
Four-speed smooth-case gearbox
The wiring loom appears to have been replaced
The vendor informs us that the car starts easily and runs well
There are no MOT advisories, other than one worn tyre
The exhaust looks like a recent replacement
This once-ubiquitous engine remains easy to service, with excellent parts availability

Summary

This Morris ticks plenty of ‘reasons to buy this car’ boxes: it’s rare, practical, attractive, and has an upgraded engine. What else could you possibly need?

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