Highlights
- Genuine 17,600 miles from new
- Only 2 former registered keepers
- Spent most of its life on the Isle of Wight
- Regularly maintained through life by supplying dealer
- Will be sold with a new service and fresh 12 months MOT
- Recently displayed in a showroom due to high standard
The Appeal
The Traveller was the last of a particular craftsman-built mass market car. That carefully wrought wooden architecture also makes it one of classic motoring’s most distinctive, best loved and most practical cars.
These cars are so beloved that there are plenty about. But perhaps none quite like this one, which has covered just 17,500 miles from new thanks to a life spent within the confines of the Isle of Wight. It left the factory three weeks before England won its last World Cup and has had only three keepers during those intervening 57 years.
The condition is more than a match for the provenance. The pretty white paintwork combines with a bright red interior, all in great order thanks to careful maintenance and sympathetic renovation. The all-important ash wood frame is in excellent condition with a good varnish finish.
The condition is such that it has been on display in a showroom for the last two years. Whether you treat it to similarly cosseted time in a collection or decide to get out and enjoy one of the best Travellers on the market, this lovely old Morris looks superb.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th July 1966
- Old DVLA V5 registration documentation
- Current V5 for keeper
- DVLA correspondence regarding re-registration on original plate
- Two former registered keepers, primarily on the Isle of Wight
- Regularly maintained during its life by the supplying dealer
- MOT expired in November 2023 with no advisories and 17,504 miles on test
- A new MOT will be arranged prior to sale
- Historic Vehicle so exempt from MOT, tax and ULEZ
- The current owner has kept the car on display in a showroom for the past 2 years
- VIN number MAW5D1152205
- Will be freshly serviced prior to sale
- Paint lightly refreshed a few years ago and described by seller as ‘better than new’
- Vendor verifies the low displayed mileage
The Condition
- Pretty white over red colour scheme
- Very good condition inside and out, arguably better than new
- Woodwork is in very good condition with clear, carefully applied varnish finish
- Sits on steel wheels with white trim and chrome embellishers
- Underside in good condition with evidence of recent protective undersealing
- Well kept red vinly interior in very good condition with few signs of age
- Factory fitted with optional and desirable heater
- Interior fittings including boot area, carpets and headlining in great order
- Boot area including arches and floor in solid, very well kept condition
The Mechanics
- 1,098cc engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We understand this is a matching numbers car
- Reported low mileage of 17,500 miles from new
- Regularly maintained by same Isle of Wight garage
- Spare wheel and tool kit included
- No reported running or driving issues
- Will be sold with a fresh service
- Vendor will also provide a 12 months MOT prior to sale
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