1962 Morris Minor Traveller
£15,950
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor Traveller
- Year
- 1962
- Mileage
- 1,000 mi
- Body
- Pickup
- Engine
- 4
Overview
A beautifully restored 1962 Morris Minor Traveller, iconic British estate car with timeless appeal. This example has undergone comprehensive restoration including bare-metal respray in original Almond Green, new ash wood frame, full interior re-upholstery and fresh carpeting. The 948cc engine starts, runs and drives well, recently serviced with refurbished brakes and stainless exhaust fitted. Accompanied by detailed history and MOT records from 2006–2019, with just 1,000 miles added since. Currently registered in Guernsey. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking a genuine, ready-to-use classic.
From the Dealer
- •Comprehensive restoration completed (£25,000 invested): bare-metal strip, panel replacement, full respray in original Almond Green
- •New ash wood frame and side-hinged rear doors professionally restored
- •Full interior re-upholstery and new carpeting throughout
- •Recently serviced (March 2025); alternator fitted; stainless exhaust; brakes refurbished
- •Documented history from 2008 onwards; MOT records confirm mileage 2006–2019; only 1,000 miles since
About the Morris Minor Traveller
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The Morris Minor Traveller is the estate car variant of the Morris Minor, one of Britain's most iconic post-war vehicles. Launched in 1953, it combines the Minor's compact, practical design with an extended rear cargo area, making it a genuine family workhorse. The Traveller features the distinctive wood-trimmed exterior that became characteristic of British estate cars, alongside curved bodywork and a front-hinged bonnet. It appeals to enthusiasts of classic British motoring, practical vintage collectors, and those seeking an affordable, charming alternative to larger estates. The Traveller remained in production until 1972, representing a long-running and commercially successful design that prioritised everyday usability over performance.
Pros
- +Iconic design with distinctive wood trim details
- +Excellent cargo space for its compact footprint
- +Simple, maintainable mechanical design
- +Strong enthusiast community and parts availability
- +Economical to run with modest fuel consumption
Watch out for
- −Minimal performance; slow acceleration and top speed
- −Poor crash protection and basic safety features
- −Cramped cabin with limited rear legroom
- −Rust-prone bodywork, especially wood frame areas
Common issues
- !Structural rot in wooden frame and sills
- !Electrical gremlins typical of 1950s-60s British cars
- !Engine overheating on sustained high-speed driving
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Overview **Overall Comments** The Minor Traveller provides a real trip down memory lane for those who remember them being such a common sight on British roads. We offer here a truly smart and practical example, wholly ready to take on daily duties should a new owner so wish. The car comes with a history file from 2008 onwards and MOT records held confirm the mileage from 2006 up to 2019, since which time it has only covered around a further 1,000 miles. The car is currently registered and located in Guernsey. We can assist with shipping and importation processes if required and can ship worldwide. **Body** The major restoration work carried out indicates a total spend of some £ 25,000 and this is well reflected in the quality of the Traveller’s bodywork. A strip to bare metal (including the engine bay) and panelwork replacement as required, together with a full repaint (including the wheels); fitment of a new wood frame and fresh brightwork. The car remains in excellent condition and looks very smart in its original Almond Green. **Mechanical** Last serviced in March 2025, the Minor starts, runs and drives well. An alternator has been fitted, as has a stainless exhaust and the most recent service work included refurbishment of the brakes. **Interior** All seating and the interior of the car have been fully re-upholstered and new carpet fitted throughout. The simple dashboard is complete and fully functioning. Everything is in a first-rate condition. Asking Price £ 15,950 History The iconic Morris Minor was in production for 23 years from 1948 until 1972, with 1.6 million sold. This famous and most British of family cars was the brainchild of Sir Alec Issigonis and available in 2 and 4-door saloon variants, a 2-door convertible, the Traveller estate car and commercial panel van and pick-up versions. The Traveller first appeared in 1953 and was available in 2 of the 3 series of Minors made. It features an external structural ash (wood) frame for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. Initially powered by a 948 cc A-series engine, this was enlarged to 1098 cc in 1962 - providing a modest 48bhp – and the model was rebranded the ‘Minor 1000’. The Traveller remained popular until the end of Minor production, the last one being built in April 1971. The car offered here was first registered in May 1962, making it a late Series III vehicle employing the 948cc power unit. We have no further history in respect of the vehicle until the 21 st century, when we know its then owner undertook a substantial renovation programme over a number of years commencing in 2010. This covered all aspects – bodywork and wood frame; paintwork; brightwork; engine and mechanical renovation; interior re-upholstered and new carpets. A professional valuation carried out in 2015 referred to the car as being “… in show winning condition”. The Traveller then changed hands, moving to Wales in 2016 and was subsequently purchased by a Guernsey resident in 2021. It has had limited use since but has been kept garaged and fully maintained.
