1966 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller (1966)
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25th Feb, 2023 12:00
The February 2023 Auction
1966 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
Original unmolested condition
Registration: KAB 32D
Chassis: M.AW5-D1134090
Odometer: 62,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Subject to recent service and brakes
Never restored, original condition
Only 2 previous owners
Collection of receipts and invoices
We are pleased to offer this very nice and original Morris Minor Traveller finished in Almond Green with a matching green interior and carpet that was first registered on 1/3/1966. The car presents and drives very well due to being an almost completely original car. We are indebted to the vendor for providing the following information.
“History:
Believed to be one old man original long-term owner died and car stored in heated garage for 30 years in Peterborough
Obtained by car dealer to sell
Obtained by present owner to refurbish and use
Car is mainly original and only refurbish and use
Paint mainly original apart from minor touch up over the years, retaining its original blemishes, dings and original patina
Original seats and upholstery apart from new carpets
Underside rust and repair free
Woodwork original apart from window runner and retaining bottom window frame
Timber treated and varnished with Danish oil
New parts fitted:
Full oil service and filter, engine flush
Plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotor arm and coil
New gaskets, water pump, fan belt
Compression tests all cylinders within spec
Tappets adjusted
Radiator flushed, water pipe, new water pipe, new water pump filled with coolant, tested for leaks
Engine runs cool, heater works very well
Carbs cleaned, new joints, fuel lines flushed
Petrol tank cleaned, flushed and tested
New petrol pipes and filter fitted
SU petrol pump cleaned and new diaphragm with isolation and theft switch fitted
Good fuel consumption
Gearbox clean and new oil
Back axle, new oil
Brakes stripped, drums cleaned, new cylinders, brake shoes and springs fitted
New brake flexi pipes and copper pipes inspected
Clutch linkages greased and adjusted to spec
New battery, new lights and buckets fitted
All electrical equipment tested and working as it should
New track rod ends fitted
New suspension ball joints fitted
New front stops fitted
New front suspension bushes spring greased
Prop shaft inspected, bearing greased
Bodywork cleaned and polished
No remedial work to paint defects, all left as is
Original interior cleaned, windows, door lock with key
5 new tyres”
Accompanied by a selection of invoices and receipts indicating the parts fitted, this is possibly one of the most original Morris Minors we have had the pleasure of seeing. One not to be missed.
Estimate
£6,500 - £7,500
Buyer's premium: 15.00%
The February 2023 Auction
1966 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
Original unmolested condition
Registration: KAB 32D
Chassis: M.AW5-D1134090
Odometer: 62,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Subject to recent service and brakes
Never restored, original condition
Only 2 previous owners
Collection of receipts and invoices
We are pleased to offer this very nice and original Morris Minor Traveller finished in Almond Green with a matching green interior and carpet that was first registered on 1/3/1966. The car presents and drives very well due to being an almost completely original car. We are indebted to the vendor for providing the following information.
“History:
Believed to be one old man original long-term owner died and car stored in heated garage for 30 years in Peterborough
Obtained by car dealer to sell
Obtained by present owner to refurbish and use
Car is mainly original and only refurbish and use
Paint mainly original apart from minor touch up over the years, retaining its original blemishes, dings and original patina
Original seats and upholstery apart from new carpets
Underside rust and repair free
Woodwork original apart from window runner and retaining bottom window frame
Timber treated and varnished with Danish oil
New parts fitted:
Full oil service and filter, engine flush
Plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotor arm and coil
New gaskets, water pump, fan belt
Compression tests all cylinders within spec
Tappets adjusted
Radiator flushed, water pipe, new water pipe, new water pump filled with coolant, tested for leaks
Engine runs cool, heater works very well
Carbs cleaned, new joints, fuel lines flushed
Petrol tank cleaned, flushed and tested
New petrol pipes and filter fitted
SU petrol pump cleaned and new diaphragm with isolation and theft switch fitted
Good fuel consumption
Gearbox clean and new oil
Back axle, new oil
Brakes stripped, drums cleaned, new cylinders, brake shoes and springs fitted
New brake flexi pipes and copper pipes inspected
Clutch linkages greased and adjusted to spec
New battery, new lights and buckets fitted
All electrical equipment tested and working as it should
New track rod ends fitted
New suspension ball joints fitted
New front stops fitted
New front suspension bushes spring greased
Prop shaft inspected, bearing greased
Bodywork cleaned and polished
No remedial work to paint defects, all left as is
Original interior cleaned, windows, door lock with key
5 new tyres”
Accompanied by a selection of invoices and receipts indicating the parts fitted, this is possibly one of the most original Morris Minors we have had the pleasure of seeing. One not to be missed.
Estimate
£6,500 - £7,500
Buyer's premium: 15.00%
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Essentials
- Mileage: 62,000
- Year: 1966
- Doors: 2
- Body type: Other
- Transmission type: Manual
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Colour: Green