Highlights

Very tidy Traveller in rare Aqua Blue original colour
Prepared in 2021 by renowned Morris Minor specialist Charles Ware
Previously owned by a museum
Comprehensive mechanical upgrades including alternator and electronic ignition
Upgraded suspension and fitted with front disc brakes
Full under seal protection from time of purchase
Recent voluntary MOT in June 2023 with few miles since
Rear brakes recently serviced and few miles since last engine service

The Appeal

Key to the Traveller’s enduring appeal is its unusual combination of family car simplicity and hand-crafted woodwork. These distinctive cars have woven their way into the life of countless families and are a wonderful homage to the skills of Britain’s 1950s and 60s motoring artisans.

This car was acquired by the seller in 2021 from specialist Charles Ware and sports the very rare finish of Aqua Blue. We are told that, before being prepared for sale by the Bristol-based Moggy experts, it was part of a museum. As you might expect from those two facts, it is in very good condition. The all-important woodwork presents well and has been finished correctly with yacht varnish.

The car looks factory standard but features some useful upgrades to improve drivability and reliability. These include an alternator and electronic ignition plus upgraded suspension and front disc brakes.

The vendor tells us that he has covered only 2,000 miles since buying the car. He has serviced it and it is sold with a service kit for the new buyer. There was a useful voluntary MOT in June 2023 to add transparency for those buyers.

The vendor says:

“It’s lovely to drive and and because of the suspension and brake upgrades can be driven with confidence

“Every time I drive it it puts a smile on my face and others who are all quick to comment on parking it up in the public domain especially the unusual colour Aqua Blue which is an original but rare colour.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 10th June 1971
DVLA records six registered keepers
Current keeper since July 2021
Previously owned by a museum
Purchased from Morris Minor specialist Charles Ware
Prepared for sale by Charles Ware with document as shown
Some service history included with the car
Photos available showing the car during preparation by Charles Ware
Current keeper has driven approximately 2,000 miles since purchase
Stored in a dry barn with full cover by current keeper
No current MOT but is exempt due to age
Odometer failed shortly after purchase and will require repairing
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Various old MOTs
Upgrades as detailed below
Last MOT ran to 16th July 2024 with one minor advisory

Upgrades advised by seller:

Electronic ignition
Halogen lamps
Reversing lamp
Hazard warning lights
Alternator
Full suspension upgrade
Front disc brakes

The Condition

Finished in Aqua Blue, which is an original but rare colour
Paintwork presents very well, with a few minor points to note in photos
Bodywork in good order with condition to key areas shown in photos
Underside can be checked in photos
Vehicle has full under seal from time of purchase by current keeper
No structural advisories on 2023 MOT
Wood appears in very good condition, treated with yacht varnish
Steel wheels in white with Nankang tyres fitted
Interior presents well, with only a slight tear on the front passenger seat
Fitted with tow bar with untested electrics as unused by seller
Black vinyl interior with matching carpets in very presentable condition
Front and rear seatbelts fitted plus carpeted rear load deck

The Mechanics

1,098cc engine
4-speed manual transmission
Useful upgrades for reliability and drivability as above
Engine runs as it should and always starts on first turn of the key says the seller
Odometer needs to be fixed as detailed above
Rear brakes recently serviced with new pistons and handbrake cable
Serviced since the vendor acquired the car
Sold with service kit
Single advisory on last MOT in 2023

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