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.