Highlights
- Pretty Smoke Grey car with matching interior
- Woodwork recently professionally sanded and re-varnished
- Stored in a dry garage throughout current ownership
- Runs and drives smoothly with recent battery replacement
- Nice example of these practical, distinctive classics
The Appeal
The appropriately named Traveller was the SUV of the 1950s and 60s, a stylish wood-lined estate that was motoring’s bread and butter for growing families. Each one was virtually hand-built between the Cowley and Abingdon works, making them one of Britain’s most populous coach-built cars.
The car’s style and practicality explains why the Traveller remains so popular. Few cars elicit such a positive response from passersby. All of which is a future awaiting the lucky buyer of this rather pretty Smoke Grey 1970 Traveller. It comes to market with one of the key jobs on these cars recently done - the wood has been refurbished, including sanding and revarnishing.
The vendor is the only the third keeper. They acquired the car in 2022, intending to use it as a promotional vehicle for their business. Plans changed and the car has been little used since the last voluntary MOT expired in 2021. Alongside the recent wood renovation it has received a minor service and new battery.
There are a few points to note in the photos, but nothing that detracts from what is a very usable example of these perennially popular and very simple and rugged classics.
The vendor says:
“This Morris Minor Traveller 1000 is a delight to drive, you get toots & waves every time you take it out, and is a real head-turner. It will be a big shame to have to part ways with this true little gem, but we can be sure that it will be a loved little machine for any potential buyer.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th January 1971
- DVLA records three registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2022
- Stored in a dry garage throughout current ownership
- Acquired as a promotional vehicle but plans changed and was not used
- Received a minor service check over last year
- Limited history documentation available with the vehicle
- Various old MOTs that seem to support low mileage but this is not verified
- Last voluntary MOT ran to July 2021 showing 45,052 miles
- Now showing 45,290 miles on a five digit odometer
The Condition
- Appears to be finished in Smoke Grey with well kept paintwork as shown
- Some areas of minor paintwork deterioration to note in photos
- Areas of paintwork have been touched in
- Minor paint peeling around the bumper area, reportedly from pressure washing
- Bodywork presents in very good overall condition as shown in the photographs
- Woodwork has been professionally sanded down and re-varnished by a carpenter
- Light grey vinyl interior in good order with some minor blemishes on the seats
- Seatbelts fitted in past but connection buckles removed prior to current ownership
- Original features and controls appear to be present and in working order we are told
- Fitted with auxiliary temperature guage below dash roll
- Grey carpets in fair condition as shown
- ‘Deluxe’ model fitted with factory heater
The Mechanics
- 1,098cc engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Runs and drives smoothly we are told
- Battery recently replaced
- The vendor states the car is mechanically sound and a pleasure to drive
- Minor service check completed last year
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