1969 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller

Highlights

Purchased from the renowned Charles Ware Morris Minor Centre
Fitted with Charles Ware "Series 3" front seats for added comfort and safety
Equipped with modern conveniences like halogen headlamps and a heated rear screen
Recent repair of rear sills and floor pan
Voluntarily MOT-tested: valid until July 2025

The Appeal

Ah yes, the Morris Traveller. Alongside an old Series Land Rover, these are perhaps the most bucolic British vehicles; the sort of thing you'd see parked outside a grocer's shop in an English 'chocolate box' village in a period drama. You could paint one into Constable's 'Hay Wain' and the experts probably wouldn't notice...

While the 'woody wagon' concept was nothing new, it was far less common here than in America, and the Traveller was surely one of the last in which the timber played a key structural role. It takes a skilled joiner to finish a traveller properly as no two turned out exactly alike.

Our vendor purchased this 1969 example from the reputable Charles Ware Morris Minor Centre and the Morris has been lovingly maintained since. incorporating sensible modern upgrades such as Charles Ware "Series 3" front seats, halogen headlamps, and a heated rear screen, it offers a blend of classic charm and contemporary usability which we feel stands this example head and shoulders above the majority of survivors. It's supremely usable for its age.

The vehicle has seen minimal use in recent years, averaging just 100 miles per year under the current ownership, and has been garage-stored to preserve its condition. Recent repairs to the rear sills and floor pan ensure it's ready to be enjoyed and the next owner can rest easy in the knowledge it has recently passed an MOT test.

History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example
Eight former registered keepers
79,995 miles indicated
Purchased in May 2016 from Charles Ware Morris Minor Centre with 79,121 miles on the clock
Used sparingly and garage stored since purchase
MOT valid until July 2025
Exempt from MOT and road tax
No service history from prior ownership
Some invoices and service book stamps present
Selling due to lack of use and need for garage space
The vendor comments: "I love it because it makes everyone smile and most people have a story about the Morris Minor from their own family history"

The Condition

The woodwork presents very well with a light patina but no obvious signs of rot
Recently re-oiled - which many prefer to varnishing on these cars as this allows the wood to flex and breath
Straight bodywork all-round and the doors appear to align nicely on both sides
New nearside front wing fitted in May 2016 (before purchase)
The vendor points out some more minor touch-ups to the paint, but nothing especially noteworthy
OEM steel wheels finished in Limestone and fitted with period-style tyres
Tow bar fitted - (not used by current owner)
Equipped with a fog lamp and reversing lamp
Recent repair of rear sills and floor pan
Charles Ware "Series 3" front seats in correct green colour, more comfortable than the original and with headrests for added safety
Front and rear inertia reel seatbelts fitted
Discreet DIN CD stereo located in the glove compartment
Heated rear screen added
Halogen headlamps fitted
The upholstery, carpets, controls and switchgear all present very well indeed with minimal signs of wear

The Mechanics

1,098cc A Series l4
Four-speed manual gearbox
Servo-assisted brakes
Alternator charging and electronic ignition fitted
Front brake shoes replaced
Electric cut-out switch fitted - a sensible addition to any old vehicle
The vendor informs us that it is in excellent running order and drives very well for a car of this vintage

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