Lot number | 52 |
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Hammer value | £8,000 |
Description | Morris 1000 Traveller |
Registration | MOG 108F |
Year | 1968 |
Colour | Black |
Engine size | 1,098 cc |
Chassis No. | M/AW5/D/1208751 |
Engine No. | 10MAUM/297767 |
Documents | V5C; MOT October 2016; five old MOTs; handbook; Passport to Service book; original bill of sale |
Morris announced its new post-war range in 1948 which included models from the Minor MM to the six-cylinder MO.
The star however, was undoubtedly the Minor, a radical replacement for the pre-war series 'E'. Apart from the side-valve engine, everything else was new and the Issigonis-designed Minor MM became an instant success. In 1953 the Series II came along with an OHV 803cc engine borrowed from its cousin, the Austin A30.
Further improvements followed in 1962 with the introduction of the 1000 which included an increase in capacity to 1098cc and a better-breathing Weslake head, boosting power, torque and top speed to 77mph. During its remarkable 23 year production run, 1.3 million were produced, and thanks to the fantastic supply of available parts, thousands have survived making them a common sight on the roads of Britain after all this time.
Available in a wide range of bodystyles, the saloon was by far the most popular, although it could be ordered as a convertible, pickup, light van and of course the imortal American influenced Woody, the ash-framed Traveller remaining on sale right up until the end of production in 1972.
The original bill of sale shows that this February 1968 Traveller was sold new by Watsons of Broad Street, Birmingham, to Mr Pleadon of Sparkhill for £684.15s.3d. with an extra £9 being charged for seatbelts. Mr Pleadon sold it to a friend of the vendor’s who sadly passed away, leaving the car to his wife.
The vendor inherited the car in 2005 by which time it had covered just 66,800 miles, this total having risen by just 250 miles over the last 10 years. It had previously been fitted with new copper brake pipes, two new front wings and a stainless steel exhaust and remains in fine condition, including the contrasting red interior and exterior wood frame.
One of the nicest we have seen for some time, this Traveller is MOTd until October 2016 and retains its original Passport to Service booklet with two dealer service stamps, the aforementioned bill of sale, five old MOTs, a few bills and an original handbook – there are even some petrol ration coupons on file dating from the 1970s which remain unused.
This low mileage, original car is as nice as they come and comes with a nice MOG number plate to boot.