1971 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller

With ownership history dating back to the 1980s, including six years from 2010 at Erchless Castle in Struy, Highland, this Traveller has benefitted from a programme of restoration and maintenance in recent years.

From the numerous invoices in the history file, we note that from 2018 to 2020, a restoration was carried out by the then owner, with a large number of components renewed. In 2022, the motor car was serviced and the master cylinder and front brake cylinders and shoes all replaced. In 2023, some remedial paintwork was carried out and further replacement of sundry parts such as rubbers, seals etc. A new battery was also fitted in that year, together with new window weather strips etc.

The Traveller remains in good overall order. The underside appears to be original, sound and solid, without any nasty ‘bodged’ repairs which are so often present in Minors. A clean and Waxoyl application would probably be beneficial. The bodywork and panel fit are good; the wood has recently been replaced and a glass sunroof has been installed at some point. The paintwork is serviceable. The upholstery is described as being in good order, apart from a repaired tear in the rear of the passenger seat. The carpets have been renewed in recent years.

Mechanically, the Minor runs well, has no known issues and is described as being very good. The braking system has been upgraded with a brake servo.

This is a very reluctant sale for its lady owner, who has recently had a riding accident and finds it difficult to get into her beloved Morris.

The history file contains correspondence, a book on the Morris Minor, a Haynes manual, numerous invoices (the earliest dated 1984), MOT test certificates, four older V5Cs and the current V5C registration certificate.

FOR SALE: £8000