1968 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 0 - 0 Registration No: TFD 534G Chassis No: MAWS.1229646M MOT: Exempt � Finished in the fetching combination of Black paint with Red upholstery � Showing just four former keepers on the accompanying V5C � Subject to a detailed electronic and engine refresh in 2013 � Comes with an impressive history file including numerous maintenance receipts Debuting alongside Jaguar's superbly glamorous XK120 at the 1948 London Motor Show, the Morris Minor was somewhat overshadowed. An exceptionally advanced design, the Minor was the brainchild of Sir Alec Issigonis. With a monocoque chassis, independent torsion-bar front suspension, all-round hydraulic drum brakes and rack and pinion steering the model possessed excellent handling but lacked the horsepower to exploit it. However, things improved markedly when the four-cylinder 1098cc OHV A-series equipped Series V was introduced in 1962. With up to 45bhp and 60lbft of torque being transmitted to its rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox, the Series V was reputedly capable of 77mph. First registered in Dudley on 4th September 1968 (or so its �TFD 534G� number plate would imply), Chassis MAWS.1229646M has been entered from a deceased estate. Acquired by its late owner during 2017, he reportedly set about fettling the Traveller�s interior, engine and bodywork. The paintwork and exterior wood trim were deemed to be in good order and kept that way courtesy of the Morris�s access to a dry garage. Said to have been �running and driving very well� up until its late keeper�s death, the four-seater would doubtless benefit from some minor recommissioning (new battery, fluid check etc). A usable, charming and practical classic.