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- 1969 Morris Minor (Series V) Traveller
1969 Morris Minor (Series V) Traveller
Lot Number: 352
1969 Morris Minor (Series V) Traveller
Well maintained, late 1000 Traveller from 41 years of current ownership.
- Sold for an undisclosed sum.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Almond Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
OOG 853G -
ODOMETER READING
67000 Miles
SUMMARY
Well maintained, late 1000 Traveller from 41 years of current ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- On offer from 41 years of current ownership, this very smart Morris Traveller was entirely rebuilt by Ian Allen in Ely around nine years ago
- It has covered some 67,000 miles is still in daily use, commuting 23 miles each way through the countryside
- Our vendor is rather meticulous and the Morris has been Waxoyled every year since its rebuild and the king pins greased every 2,000 miles
- It has been serviced every year without fail and the service history is fully documented. It's recently benefitted from new handbrake cables and new brake slave and master cylinders
- Stacks of receipts, a workshop manual and a volt sensitive constant battery charger will be included
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 352
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- MINOR
- Variant
- Traveller
- Registration Number
- OOG 853G
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- MAW51231943
- Engine Number
- 338042
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Almond Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Alex Newton
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
109 / 135
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Remarks
There is no bore wear and new exhaust valves and guides. No oil consumption under 50 mph (not been over) and it has lead free head and valves.
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Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
It has been lightly modified to improve it with a spin on oil filter, rubber rain excluder on both doors and side window channels, boron sulphate injected woodwork to stop fungal activity and discolouration, electronic ignition, electronic fuel pump (no points) high capacity battery Negative earth. Electric pump windscreen washers / Emergency 4 flasher unit and switch.Sound proofing rear parcel shelf and rear carpet and sound proofing under bonnet and in the roof. Stainless steel exhaust, FM/AM radio and CD player with blue tooth hands free for mobile phone, rebuilt and strengthened front seats. LED front and rear side and stoplights and number plate lights and speedometer lights, QI headlights. Burst proof handbrake/ gear lever lock. Uprated interior heater element. 92 degree engine thermostat. Rubber splash guards to stop splash front wheel arches and under chassis and a modern wheel brace./original jack. Five 155x14 radial tyres.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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