** NOTE: This auction has now been extended **
Highlights
- Only two owners from new
- Low mileage, less than 18,000 miles
- Excellent woodwork and paint
The Appeal
Famous for being the first British car to sell over one million units, the Morris Minor was a runaway success that was produced from 1948 to 1971, with the ever-popular Traveller half-timbered estate model being one of the last to be discontinued.
This particular Traveller has a longstanding connection with the vendor. We are informed that the vendor, a dealer, sold the car to its first owner when new.
Then they later purchased it back and became its second custodian. It has remained in the vendor’s care ever since, and they have been involved in its maintenance ever since.
Then they later purchased it back and became its second custodian. It has remained in the vendor’s care ever since, and they have been involved in its maintenance ever since.
So this is a low mileage, low ownership Morris Minor Traveller, which makes it a very desirable vehicle, especially as it is still largely unchanged from its original specification.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in July 1966
- The vendor states that they have known the car from new and purchased it from its first owner
- Road Tax and MOT exempt
- Historic MOT certificates
- Low mileage — 17,500 — verified by owner as genuine, having serviced the car since new
- Morris Minor 1000 Driver’s Handbook
The Interior
- Red vinyl seats with matching door cards and carpets
- Front seats protected by striking leopard print covers
- Full size spare wheel stored under load bay floor
- Headlining said to be clean and secure
- No reported damage, scuffs or marks to the interior
- All features said to work correctly
The Exterior
- A generally good looking example with nice bodywork and good timber
- Old English White paintwork in good condition
- Ash frame appears to be well preserved
- Clean and tidy underneath
- No reported damage, welding or corrosion
- Wheels said to be in good condition
- Tyres would benefit from being replaced
- Slight pitting to chrome, but generally good
The Mechanics
- 1098cc A-Series engine
- Very clean engine bay
- Said to accelerate well and brake in a straight line
- Reportedly changes gear well and sounds
- No leaks or smoke noted
- The mechanical components appear to be original specification and unmodified
Summary
This is a very well presented example of a Traveller, with its paintwork and timber in good condition.
The low mileage and ownership is remarkable for a car of this age and it’s great to see an example which is in such original condition.
The low mileage and ownership is remarkable for a car of this age and it’s great to see an example which is in such original condition.
The Traveller remains a popular classic: it is practical, unusual and good looking. And the easy maintenance, excellent parts availability and huge luggage space make it a very sensible everyday classic.
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