Highlights

Complete restoration, including a new wooden frame
Extensive history file with invoices dating back to the 1990s
Participation in notable rallies such as Paris-Goodwood and Rallye d'Aumale

The Plus

The Traveller was a rather unusual vehicle for its time. While most car manufacturers had abandoned wooden-framed estate cars by the late 1930s, Morris did exactly the opposite when it unveiled the Traveller in 1953 and continued to build it until 1971. It may have looked old-fashioned, but nevertheless, the charming Traveller was a huge success. Buyers loved its practicality as an estate car and its unique rear door layout.

This 1968 example is beautiful, benefiting from a major restoration by the seller's brother. We are told that it runs superbly and that the car is used almost daily, also taking part in rallies such as Paris-Goodwood and the Rallye d'Aumale. It is accompanied by a very comprehensive file of invoices in France and the UK since the 1990s, with photographs of all the work carried out over the last thirty years.

Registered in France with a Carte Grise de Collection, this charming little Morris is ready for a new owner.

History and Documents

Right-hand drive example produced for the UK market
Imported to France in 2011, previously located in Norfolk, then moved near Pau (Pardies)
Restoration file dated 2022 and expert report valued at €22,000
Several rallies contested in France and England, including Goodwood and the Rallye d'Aumale
Used by the vendor for a week to take part in a golf tournament in the Ardennes, proved very reliable
Extensive invoice file dating back to the 1990s
Purchased in 2017, sold to seller's brother in 2019, bought back in 2022 after restoration
English V5C present with owners' names on invoices
Very important file of invoices in France and England since the 1990s with photos of all the work carried out over the last thirty years
Serial numbers are marked as matching
MOT valid until January 2027

Condition

Very original overall and very well presented
Bodywork restored, especially at the rear, and new joinery fitted in spring 2020
As the car has been used regularly, there are a few minor imperfections photographed, but nothing particularly serious
Slight 'orange peel' on the Trafalgar blue paint finish
New paint at the rear, as well as on the right-hand door and left-hand front wing
Exterior joinery appears to have an oiled satin finish and is in good condition
Upholstery in very good condition with some light signs of wear but no tears
Front seats redone
We understand that the cabin electrical equipment is in good working order

The Mechanics

1.0-litre, four-cylinder A-series engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
The seller informs us that the engine runs perfectly with almost daily use
No engine restoration history except for numerous bills (dynamo, starter, etc.)
Appears to be a suitable vehicle for country driving; very charming and practical
We are assured that everything works mechanically

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