1967 MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER

1098cc, manual. Finished in Almond Green, this Morris Minor Traveller is affectionately known as ‘Ellen’, and received a rolling restoration from 2014-18. This included an engine rebuild, woodwork replacement, extensive bodywork, a complete respray, and the installation of disc brakes and halogen headlights. Apart from fitting new carpets, the interior was left largely untouched with its original seats, door cards and patina.

Since purchasing the vehicle in 2018 the present owner has added around 5000 miles to the odometer, and fitted an alternator, electric fuel pump, 12v socket and electronic ignition. (The original parts are included in the sale, as well as a spare front seat frame.) The odometer now shows 41,736 miles.

The car comes with its V5C, driver's handbooks, various invoices and MoT certificates from 1987 onwards, spare keys, two photo albums and a CD containing 360 photos of the 2014-18 restoration.

In the vendor's words: “It remains an ideal and inexpensive vehicle for everyday use in its present form, although as many Minor owners have found, the Moggie can be greatly improved for modern motoring by fitting a larger engine and/or five-speed gearbox. The ready availability of spares and simplicity of maintenance also makes this an ideal alternative to a modern mechanic's nightmare, and guaranteed conversation piece on every journey. Historic vehicle status renders it MoT exempt.”

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