Highlights

One of the last batch of MK II Mini Travellers
Comprehensive bodywork restoration by a professional body shop
Extensive service history with receipts and heritage certificate
Original features including drum brakes and dynamo
Only three registered keepers from new

The Appeal

The Mini is Britain's all-time classic, arguably the centre of the country's motoring image - but if there was any variant of the Mini more synonymous with the British, rural milieu, you'd be hard pressed to find better than the Traveller. These estate cars add an extra level of traditionalist style - and are, naturally, incredibly evocative.

This particular example comes from the last production batch of MkII Travellers, with a particularly striking livery. The floors have been restored and repaired, and has been kept true to factory spec, with an impressive stock of paperwork accompanying it. It's a solid, handsome example, and we've no doubt it'll turn plenty of heads. Don't let it pass you by!

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1969
First owner retained the car for 49 years
Second owner, a body shop professional, conducted extensive bodywork restoration
In current ownership since June 2021
Recent work includes new tyres, oil change, and brake adjustment in the last 12 months
Comes with receipts, heritage certificate, and registration documents
Includes old MOTs and comprehensive documentation
Indicates 97,201 miles on a five-figure

The Condition

Dry stored since 2019, driven regularly in dry conditions
Impressive MK III bronze yellow livery
Paint shows signs of wear with some corrosion in the gutters and seams
Solid bodywork with a new floor
Glass in good condition, chrome requires polishing
Wood trim in reasonable condition
Underside is solid and nicely presented
Interior is tired but functional
Some split seams on the seats
A new carpet is needed for the rear bay
All switches and instruments are working as expected
Original heater and windscreen washers operational
Includes tool kit and owner's handbook

The Mechanics

998cc A-series engine 4-cylinder engine
Matching numbers example
MK II remote gearbox with synchromesh on all gears
New master and slave cylinders for brakes and clutch fitted, along with new suspension components
Cylinder head skimmed and new valves fitted
New fuel tank and sender fitted - the vendor notes that the cork gasket may weep if tank is full
Requires fuel additive for leaded head
The vendor recommends the installation of a new lead-free cylinder head
They further advise that the Lucas control box could be replaced, as battery can discharge if battery not disconnected when not in use
The vendor reports that the car maintains a good oil pressure and stable oil and water levels
They add that the battery charges while driving and that the choke operates correctly
We're told that it drives and stops well with rebuilt drum brakes

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