Morris Minor Traveller

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One of the best-loved Morris Minor variants, the Traveller estate was introduced in 1953.

Equipped with the same independent torsion bar front suspension, all-round drum brakes and rack-and-pinion steering as its saloon sibling, it proved just as enjoyable to drive. With a generous load area thanks to the foldable rear seats, it is just as happy carrying hay bales or bicycles as it is children and wet dogs.

In 1962 the old 948cc engine was dropped in favour of a larger 1,098cc unit that produced a heady 48bhp and could propel the car to a top speed of 77mph - eventually. Other modifications included a new dashboard layout, a different heater and new front side/flasher lamps.

From 1962 the 1000 range began a slow wind down to its inevitable demise in 1971. By 1969 production of the Tourer had stopped, next went the Saloon in 1970 and finally the Traveller and the commercial variants.

This fine old Traveller has been in the same family since new and shows just two owners on the logbook.

Purchased new by the vendor’s mother-in-law who used the car everyday, it was eventually retired to the family orchard where it lay unloved for a some years.

The son-in-law eventually got his hands on it and gave it the thorough restoration it deserved. The wood was replaced and the car repainted maroon. A look in the spare wheel compartment is usually a good indicator as to the quality of work on these things and it looks good in this area.

Remaining local to Brightwells all its life, this nice little Traveller is only up for sale due to illness and was driven to our offices for inspection and will be driven here again for the sale.

It comes with a current V5C, its original buff logbook and looks to be a particularly sound example. Bidders are advised that the badges shown in the photos may be retained by the vendor.