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1962 Morris Minor Traveller

Vehicle story.

The Morris Minor is the quintessential British car, and the Traveller, or ‘Woodie’ as it is fondly known, is the quintessential British estate. These are cars forever gently evocative of church fetes, country lanes with high hedgerows, village cricket, buck-toothed vicars, cucumber sandwiches and pubs where the locals just stare at you until you leave. It’s a uniquely British thing.

Designed, like the original 1948 Minor saloon, by Alec Issigonis, the highly practical Traveller with its folding back seat and rear doors that could be left open for carrying long loads, was one of the last cars to use a structural wood frame. Launched in 1953, it was deliberately distinguished from the Minor van by being given quality features such as stainless steel door window frames, on the longer doors of the two-door saloon – the van using short doors shared with the four-door. It also used the two-door saloon platform, rather than the chassis-cab layout of the pick-up and van. The steel roof stopped at the back of the doors, where it was joined to an aluminium rear roof mounted on the structural wood frame, which was bolted to the floorpan and B-posts – inset panels were aluminium too, though the rear wings were still steel.

A particularly clever feature – typical of Issigonis – was that the spare wheel and tools were stored in a separate compartment under the boot floor, revealed on opening the rear doors – so there was no need to disturb luggage in order to change a wheel.

Progressive development saw the Minor engine grow to 1098cc in 1963, with higher gearing that made the car much more capable on the faster roads of today than earlier models. When The Motor tested a 1098cc Traveller just like this in 1965, it concluded it was an ideal vehicle “for the family man with a small business or the businessman with a small family”. The Traveller proved the most enduring version of the Minor, continuing in production for six months after the last saloon was made – the final Traveller being completed in April 1971.

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Vehicle Overview

This Morris Minor 1000 Traveller De-Luxe was built in April 1958 for the right hand drive export markets but by June 1962 it had found its way into UK use and was registered with the DVLA.

This car has an 1100cc engine, and it's a lovely example of the Series III Minor, which were reworked and updated to enable cheaper mass production. The most visible difference was the single windscreen glass rather than the split-screen of the earlier cars. The De-Luxe designation offered leather seats, heater, ashtray, bumper over-riders and a front parcel shelf. These might not seem so luxurious now but post-war austerity measures like rationing were still fresh in the memory, and having soft seats and a bit of heat would have been the height of decadence.

The car has had 9 owners and its odometer now reads 21,400 miles. Given its age, the number of owners and a recorded mileage of 9,262 in 2005, it is reasonable to assume it has been around the clock already.

The Traveller was part of Jaguar Land Rover’s collection until early autumn last year and was sold, along with a few other Morris cars, to its current father and son owners. The story goes that JLR have thousands of classic cars, of many marques, tucked away and when they went to HM Govt last year for financial support, they had to make a gesture toward liquidating some of their own assets. A “JLR Property” asset tag on the driver’s door shut supports this provenance.

The new owners sold the car’s 9789KC registration plate to help cover the costs of the updates and improvements that they had done to the Morris to recommission it and make it safe for use on the road. Now that it starts, runs and stops well, they are moving it on for a new owner to decide what to do cosmetically.

The exterior bodywork of the Traveller is painted in Clarendon Grey with a red pinstripe. It is probable that the car has been restored and repainted at least once since new but not so recently that the paint doesn’t now carry a patina of scuffs, scratches, flakes and touch ups.

There is a little bubbling appearing at the base of the driver’s door and across the front panel around the grille - and the trim strips along the sides of the bonnet are also a little rough looking - but mostly the car looks decent and honest.

Of slight concern would be the previous rust “repairs” or treatment to the areas below the roots of the A-pillars where a number of different panels meet. Opening the doors and bonnet reveals signs of rust and a very rough finish.

Also, the fitting of chrome sill finishers looks very tidy but it also makes you wonder what lies beneath. Happily the Minor’s sills aren’t structural so it would be more of a cosmetic issue.

As this Traveller is a 1958 model rather than 1962 that the DVLA have it listed as, there are still semaphore trafficators let into the B-pillars. From 1961 onwards, flashing bulb indicators at each corner replaced these little arms and the panels were redesigned. Since then this car - like many earlier Minors still running - has had indicators added front and rear.

The ash woodwork on the rear half of the Traveller appears in reasonable condition with a light patina but no obvious rot - although it looks to have been treated for it above the nearside wheel arch and rear upright. The right hand waist rail was replaced last year. The wood will benefit from regular application of oil or wax, but heavy varnishing is considered more harmful as it is thought to trap in the moisture which comes in from behind.

The chrome fixtures and trims around the car look strong and bright, with just a little pitting here and there, and we’re pleased to see wing mirrors actually on the wings - however limited their usefulness when located there.

There’s a slight gap in the windscreen rubber seal and the rubber strip between the front and rear roof panels is a little perished to one side but neither seems to have affected its rainproofing integrity as yet.

The Minor sits on original 14-inch grey painted steel wheels, which are in reasonable condition with some light scuffing and patina like on the body. All four have chromed Morris hubcaps, which are largely good although one has light rust patches. The wheels are shod with matching Camac tyres dating from 2020.

The car’s interior is upholstered and trimmed in varying shades of dark red.

The seats are in a crimson leather with grey piping and appear lived in but - aside from scuffing in the centre of the rear bench seat - have no damage to the coverings. The driver’s seat base, however, needs attention underneath as the webbing straps have come detached and the next heavy driver may end up with their bottom on the floor.

The door cards are faced in dark red vinyl with leather door pulls and look in good order - and probably not original - although the passenger side trim has come away at the base and needs clipping back in.

Up front, the dash with its simple instrumentation looks ok, with no cracks or splits, although there is a small patch of wear under the ignition keyhole. Mounted to the dash are the other De-Luxe options of the ashtray and Smiths heater - the latter of which looks quite primitive with its heating elements surrounding the cylindrical unit. The “banjo” steering wheel looks original too and has a lovely patina of age to it.

The carpets and floor mats look in good condition, clean and intact, and surely are relatively recent replacements. The floor panels underneath look in good order with signs of previous weld repairs. Up above, the headlining is also clean and taut and is also likely to have been renewed at some point.

The only other nod to modernity is the CD radio which has been installed under the dash on the driver’s side. It works but does rather jar with the period look elsewhere so a new owner may wish to find a more discreet home for it inside one of the two glove boxes.

The engine bay with its green-painted BMC A-series engine is straight out of a textbook on basic mechanics - straightforward and simple with a single SU HS2 carburettor. The engine and ancillaries are clean and there doesn’t appear to be any rust around the compartment. There are signs of recent renewal to some of the perishable items like the radiator hoses and also a new battery.

Underneath the car, the underbody looks in decent shape with a liberal waxoyl coating across the floor pans. There is some surface rust appearing around the previous welds in the passenger footwell, as well as on the chassis members and exposed mechanicals like the drive shaft and, as you’d expect, the rear springs. However there are also signs of recent renewal to the handbrake cable, brake lines and callipers. The car is fitted with a Bosal exhaust (rearwards of the downpipes) which are all made in either aluminised or stainless steel for better rust protection.

Opening the rear barn doors, the load space appears very clean and tidy with the liner and luggage rails intact and undamaged. The interior wooden framing also looks ok and under the floor (accessed from the rear) is a full size spare wheel and jack.

History Highlights

The Traveller’s last MoT expired in March 2013, since when it has been off the road - and dry stored - in one of Jaguar Land Rover’s facilities in the Midlands.

Although now exempt by virtue of its age, we would strongly encourage the new owner to have it tested at the earliest opportunity. The cost of an MoT is a small investment when offset against the purchase and upkeep of any classic car, and it gives an independent, third-party assessment of the car’s condition, which not only provides reassurance to the owner and any subsequent purchasers but is also invaluable in the event of a bump when negotiating with the police and any interested insurance companies.

There are a handful of invoices in the car’s history file, mostly referring to work done in current ownership to recommission the car including work on the brakes, cooling and body fixtures such as bumper fixings and a new waist rail.

The car also has a BMIHT certificate confirming information about the car’s 1958 build date and specification.

What We Think

Who doesn’t love a Morris Minor, and especially an iconic wood-framed Traveller model? You won’t be burning up motorways or chasing around the Evo triangle in this charming classic, but it is perfect for a bit of soft and sedate puttering out into the countryside, perhaps with a wicker picnic hamper in the back.

It is likely that the car has previously been repaired, repainted and partially retrimmed - perhaps back in the ‘90s - but it was done sympathetically and appears to have retained a good deal of originality and patina.

Whilst cosmetically we’ve described it as “honest” - mechanically it runs brilliantly and has simple engineering which shouldn’t let you down if you look after it. Morris Minor Travellers are highly desirable and collectable, but are fairly numerous and therefore won’t cost you a lot of money.

We think this tidy example, with intriguing recent ownership, will fetch between £3,500 and £6,500 and as it’s listed with NO RESERVE, it will sell at whatever is the highest bid come closing time.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; our offices are open Mon-Fri 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.  To arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

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1957 Morris MINOR TRAVELLER 1957 MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER

Henderson, Nevada

Make Morris

Model MINOR TRAVELLER

Mileage 93255

Posted Over 1 Month

Bill Biler (702) 556-0888 704 W Sunset Rd, Ste B1 Henderson Nevada 89011 ? ? ? ? 1957 MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER Vehicle Information VIN: MAW3L693325 Stock: C0138 Mileage: 93,255 Color: CREAM Trans: MANUAL 4 SP Engine: 948 CC Drivetrain: Interior: BURGUNDY ? ? ? ? 1 of 28 ? View Large Images ? ? Description VERY BRITISH - STRONG CLUB FOLLOWING AND FUN TO DRIVE! LEATHER INTERIOR NICE RESTORATION RARE TRAVELLER "WOODY"MAKE AN OFFER!Buyer to pay $199 documentation fee. A $9.25 License fee charged for out-of-State buyer ($29.95 License fee for Nevada) No sales tax for out-of-State and 8.15% for Nevada buyer. Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: C0138 VIN Number: MAW3L693325 Model Year: 1957 Make: MORRIS Model: MINOR TRAVELLER Exterior Color: CREAM Interior Color: BURGUNDY Vehicle Type: Van Engine Engine Description: 948 CC Contact Atomic Motors Classic Cars & Motorcycles 704 W Sunset Rd, Ste B1 Henderson Nevada 89011 View Map Ask for:Bill Biler Contact: ?Contact Us Offfice:(702) 556-0888 Hours Mon-Fri:09:00 AM-06:00 PM PST Saturday:10:00 AM-04:00 PM PST Sunday:Closed ?Directions to Dealer ?Contact Us Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Seller has option to cancel bid if Bidder has 0/zero bids, the Bidder should call Bill at (702) 556-0888 if this is the case. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User AgreementAtomic Motors Classic Cars & Motorcycles reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary.Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid.Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Bill at (702) 556-0888 prior to bidding. 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1960 Morris Traveller 1000 Woodie 1960 M0rris Minor Traveller

Murray, Kentucky

Model Traveller 1000

Mileage 115000

Early last year I got this Morris from a storage building it had been in since 1974. The next door neighbor did not even know the car was in the building. It has all original interior, original paint and original wood. The original 950 was locked up I think from over heating. I have a 1275 I think will run included with the auction but its condition is unknown. Over all this Traveller is in fair to good condition. There is typical rust beneath the rocker panel area which is typical in Morris Minors but the floor pans are very good for its age. Some minor holes on the drivers floor but it would repair easy. There is a hole on the frame rail on the passenger side beneath the lower control arm. It could be repaired fairly easily now that the engine is out of the car, The wood is fair and has no finish on it at all right now. It will need to be replaced in a few years but I think will provide some services for a few more years after refinished, It will need a typical repairs found on a car that has not been on the road in more than 40 years. There are roof dents and dings from storage. There is some damage from an accident on the drivers side. The door could be repaired but I have a spare door I will include wit the sale. There is a piece of wood missing on the drivers side from the damage. I do have another drivers rear fender included wit the sale. I think this could be a drive with you restore it kind of car. Its very cool but I just have too many (8)other British cars I want to keep. I also have a few new items not seen in the auction included in the sale. The title is an older open title with may or may not work in your state. It's from the 1970's Email with questions. Your welcome to arrange to see it. Located in Murray Kentucky. text 270-978-6397 or call.

Trim Woodie

morris minor traveller model 1958

El Dorado, California

Runs excellent with disc brakes. 1275 moter 5 speed transmission. In very good condition. Runs excellent for sale or trade for r.v.

Austin : Morris Traveller w/Fiat 1800cc twin cam BRILLIANT FUN! 1969 morris minor traveller w fiat 1800 cc twin cam fast fun sleeper

Venice, California

Make Austin

Model Morris Traveller W/Fiat 1800cc Twin Cam

Mileage 45000

1969 Morris Traveller w/Fiat 1800cc twin cam The Morris Minor was released to critical acclaim at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis of Mini fame, more than 1.3 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972. Initially available as a two-door sedan and convertible, the hugely successful car’s range was subsequently expanded to include a four-door saloon, panel van, pick-up truck, and a wood-framed station wagon, or estate, the Traveller. The Traveller featured an external wooden structural frame, in ash, for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. The frame was varnished rather than painted and a highly visible feature of the body style, similar to the American “Woodie” from most of the U.S. manufacturers. The car offered here is a bit of a sleeper, however. The A-series 1098cc engine has been replaced with an 1800cc twin-cam engine from a Fiat 124, together with the 5-speed manual gearbox. In standard trim, the Traveller could boast 48bhp. Now, this diminutive British icon produces 116 bhp, propelling the car with far more modern performance figures. It’s a blast and sounds the part too! The professionally performed engine swap was undertaken several years ago, with great attention to detail, including Morris-badged cam covers. The exhaust is routed through a twin box system to deliver a nice, throaty sound, and disc brakes at all 4 corners are served by a booster for modern stopping power. Suspension upgrades include converted tube shocks and thick front and rear sway bars for great handling. The build included a full rewire of the electrical system with modern style fuse and relay panel, a great improvement over the original Lucas system. The engine starts easily, idles well and has great responsive power. The clutch is excellent, and the car shifts well, though 3rd gear synchro is a little weak. Brakes, suspension and steering are great. The wheels are scuff-free and shod with good tires with plenty of tread remaining. To ready the car for sale, it has just been fully serviced and a new battery installed. The interior is in good condition. The freshly restored reclining bucket seats are a departure from the original, as is the Mountney steering wheel. A full array of gauges, including ammeter, tachometer, and oil and water temperature, have been nicely installed behind the steering wheel, complimenting the center speedometer. The pedals are top-hung - a very nice upgrade – and the green light on the end of the indicator stalk is fully functional. The original door panels are in good condition, as is the rear seat. The carpet is in perfectly reasonable condition. Paint and body on the car are fair to good. The all-important wood is in good, solid condition. Subject to an older repaint, it is showing wear, though the finish is consistent. There is no evidence of accident damage or repair. The body is generally rust-free, but the bottom of the door’s outer surface is showing some rust bubbling through. The floors, sills, and rear wheel tubs are solid as well as all other panels. There is rust in the rear valance, though it looks to be an easy repair. It could be a rolling restoration – drive it as is, or restore it as you go. All in all, this is a fantastically fun bit of iconic British design with the heart of an Italian sportscar. How can that not be a blast to own and drive. It gets waves and appreciation everywhere it goes, with a little surprise under the hood.

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