Winning bid
£6,700

1971 Morris Minor Traveller

Highlights

  • Two owners from new
  • In current ownership for 10 years
  • Impressive history file

The Appeal

An institution when it comes to classic car motoring, the Morris Minor is an evergreen favourite and its sure-footedness and ease of driving are just part of its charm. Easy to keep on the road, thanks to legions of specialists selling parts and an ardent club backing, it is also dirt cheap to run. Undoubtedly one of those cars that simply brings joy to your life.
This well-presented 1971 Traveller finished in Aqua has seen £2,200 spent in the last 3 years and is fitted with many sensible upgrades which enhance the car's usability and safety. The current owner has owned it for 10 years, having spent over £8,000 on repairs, maintenance, servicing and improvements, all confirmed by an impressive and carefully organised binder of invoices.

It has only covered around 300 miles since the owners took it on but has ensured it's been well maintained and MOT’d. The family states a lack of use as the main reason for selling.
1971 Morris Minor Traveller 11.JPG 7.53 MB

The History and Paperwork

  • A huge stack of carefully organised invoices amounting to over £8,000
  • Originally ordered in Belfast in June 1971
  • Original sales invoice
  • One of the last Travellers to be registered
  • BMC and Haynes workshop manuals + reference books
  • MOT to September 2023
  • Recent service 
  • External and internal covers
  • V5c Present

The Interior

  • Midnight blue interior
  • Excellent headlining, seats and carpets
  • All controls are said to be functional
  • Tidy boot
  • Rear inertia seat belts
  • Upgraded Mini heater
  • Radio is a retro digital type but without MP3 player
  • Reversible rubber floor mats

The Exterior 

  • Solid structure
  • Well-applied Aqua paint with minor signs of age in places
  • Metalwork presentable 
  • Chrome, seals and glass in good shape
  • 5 new Pirelli Cinturato tyres + inner tubes
  • Halogen headlamps
  • LED side, brake indicator lamps
  • Treated wooden frame
  • Inner-wing plastic protectors
  • Extending bonnet strut
  • Ash frame replaced in 2012 

The Mechanics 

  • The beautifully presented 1-litre engine starts instantly and is said to drive well
  • Electronic fuel pump
  • Alternator with negative earth
  • Electric windscreen washer pump
  • Spin-On Oil filter
  • Conventional ignition kit
  • Recent rear brakes

Summary

This example is the perfect reason to demonstrate why these cars have remained in the hearts of the British public. This car has been well maintained, with the owner taking advantage of the exemplary parts availability, along with plenty of advice and social meets. 

With almost every aspect of the mechanical durability along with some useful upgrades in check, there’s plenty of evidence that this car has been truly loved, it would be impossible not to fall for its charms.
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Auction Details

  • Year1971
  • MakeMorris
  • ModelMinor Traveller
  • ColourAqua
  • Odometer3,175 Miles
  • Engine size1000cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownEdgcott
  • CountyBuckinghamshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

12 Bids from 7 bidders

Famek••••
Bid
£6,700
31/10/22
olivia-••••
Bid
£6,600
31/10/22
Famek••••
Bid
£6,500
31/10/22
olivia-••••
Bid
£6,400
31/10/22
Famek••••
Bid
£6,300
31/10/22
The Myr••••
Bid
£6,200
30/10/22
michel••••
Bid
£6,100
29/10/22
atlanti••••
Bid
£5,200
28/10/22
michel••••
Bid
£5,000
27/10/22
Trotter••••
Bid
£4,200
26/10/22

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