1963 Morris Mini Traveller
Registration no. ALB 822A Chassis no. MAW4/436098

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1963 Morris Mini Traveller
Registration no. ALB 822A
Chassis no. MAW4/436098

Odometer reading: 106,550
MoT expiry date: exempt

*Effectively only two owners from new
*Present ownership since 1988
*Professionally restored 2012-2015
*998cc engine (original 850cc unit included)

Approximately 12 months after the Mini saloon's introduction, estate car versions appeared in the form of the Morris Mini Traveller and Austin Countryman, both of which were based on the long-wheelbase Minivan floor pan. At first the duo were available only with 'woody' embellishment, a style that had proved immensely popular on the Morris Minor Traveller, though in the Mini's case the timber was not structural. Naked, all-steel versions appeared later.
The vendor advises us that this example has effectively had only two owners from new. The vendor purchased it in 1988 with fewer than 20,000 miles recorded. The previous owner was a chauffeur who had polished the car more than it was driven; he died and ownership was transferred twice in a short time (including the dealer the vendor bought it from). In 2001 at 67,000 miles the engine was replaced with a 998cc unit as the original 850cc was insufficiently powerful for local hills. (The original engine is included but would need re-commissioning after long-term storage.) The car was well looked after and regularly driven until its restoration in 2012-2015, since which it has seen little use. The restoration was carried out by marque specialists Dorchester Mini and took nearly three years at a cost of over £15,500 (bills on file).

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 95/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 5

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5

Car History File: 4/5

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