Highlights

Smart example of the multipurpose Traveller
Excellent wooden frame
Interior retrimmed
Good overall condition, older restoration

The Appeal

With its wood-panelled back end, the Morris Minor 1000 Traveller is one of the all-time icons of the British road scene and was seen on every street corner from the 1950s to the 1970s.

It remains one of the UK’s most popular classics today, due in no small part to the huge Morris Minor Owners Club, which is responsible for keeping thousands of examples of the Minor and its derivatives still going strong. It’s an easy and fun classic to own.

Based on the Minor saloon but with a structural timber frame to the rear, the Traveller was an hugely resourceful vehicle in its day and earned its place as one of the nation’s favourite cars. It remains one of the most practical classic cars you can buy, as at home earning its keep on dog walks or the tip run as it is at classic car shows.

This one is a 1967 1000 Traveller – an older restoration that remains in great order and has a lovely wooden frame. It’s important on the old Morris, as it’s an integral part of the vehicle’s structure. It’s in tidy condition and has clearly been well-loved - a fantastic opportunity to get behind the wheel of of the UK’s best-loved and most usable classic cars.

The History and Paperwork

UK V5C
MOT, tax and ULEZ/CAZ exempt
Regardless of MOT exemption, it comes with a test certificate valid until March 2025
First registered in Manchester in October 1969
Restored in mid-2000s
Large pile of invoices documenting parts acquired during restoration
Recent invoices for shock absorbers, tyres, wipers and brake parts
Some old MOT certificates

The Condition

Repainted in Snowberry White in 2008, and still looks smart today
Good overall condition with no major paint flaws
Small scuff to nearside rear arch
Some surface corrosion to front valance
There are some small marks and chips around the body and some very minor surface rust where pain t has broken on the edge of panels
Welded repairs carried out to the underside historically – visibly repaired to a good standard
Original wheeltrims, wheels and bumpers with gentle patina
New Nankang radial tyres in very good order
Original mascot and badge
Rear wood structure in great order with no visible rot or deterioration other than one small dark patch to top of left rear door
Red leatherette seats in good order, retrimmed during restoration. Some tarnishing to driver’s seat
Matching red door cards
Excellent red carpets
White painted dash and original central speedometer

The Mechanics

1,098cc OHV A-Series 4-cyl engine
Reconditioned Four-speed manual transmission
Original-specification drum brakes
New rear shock absorbers
Recent full service
New brake master cylinder
Vendor reports that the Traveller drives well with no known mechanical faults

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