1964 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller

Highlights

• Duo-tone interior trim unique to 1962–1964 cars
• In current ownership for approximately seven years
• Extensive history file dating back to 2013

The Appeal

The Morris Minor 1000 Traveller remains one of the most charming and recognisable British classics, and this 1964 example is one of the interesting 'dual personality' cars produced between 1962 and 1964. These transitional vehicles combined trim items from the earlier Series 3 models with a duo-tone interior unique to those years, making them a distinctive find for the Minor enthusiast.

Known affectionately as 'Florrie', this Traveller has been in the current owner's care for approximately seven years. In 2022, the car reportedly underwent a major structural restoration by a specialist classic car restoration company, addressing the front doors, inner and outer wings, bumper, valance, and nearside sills. The woodwork was attended to, with new driver-side timber around the door frame and B-pillar, while the remaining sound timber was stripped, re-preserved, and wax-oiled. Inside, the car has been fully sound-deadened and fitted with new headlining throughout.

Mechanically, the investment has been equally thorough. A high-specification rebuilt gearbox from East Sussex Minors with new clutch was fitted in 2024, the front and rear suspension was completely overhauled with polybushes in 2025, and this year has seen a new timing chain and exhaust. Earlier modifications include front disc brakes with servo, a front anti-roll bar, and an alternator conversion. The vendor describes it as a rolling restoration taken as far as they wish, not perfect in every area, but a car that presents well, runs well, and is ready to collect and drive away.

Key Information

• Mileage: 5,128 miles indicated; the odometer is believed to have gone around the clock and the estimated actual reading is approximately 105,128 miles, though the seller cannot warrant that the speedometer is original
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,098cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: History file dating back to 2013, including British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and V5C

The Detail

• Vendor notes a major structural restoration in 2022 by a specialist, covering front doors, front inner and outer wings, front bumper, valance, and nearside sills
• New driver-side timber fitted around door frame and B-pillar
• Remaining timber stripped, re-preserved with Cuprinol, sealed and coated with Poly-X hard wax-oil, re-coated every other year
• Interior stripped and sound-deadened with Dynamat, bitumen sheet, and foam, including inside the roof
• New front and rear headlining installed, with new cover on parcel shelf crash-bar padding to match
• New front seat foam and webbing installed in 2019
• Four new radial tyres on stripped and re-painted wheels fitted in 2022
• New distributor with Accuspark electronic ignition and new coil fitted in 2021
• East Sussex Minors high-specification rebuilt gearbox with new clutch and ball-race thrust bearing fitted in 2024
• Front and rear suspension completely overhauled with polybushes in 2025
• New front brake discs and pads fitted in 2025
• New timing chain and cover seals fitted this year
• New exhaust fitted this year
• Pre-ownership modifications include front disc brakes with servo and remote reservoir, front anti-roll bar, alternator conversion, halogen headlights, hazard warning lights, reversing light with buzzer, and indicator buzzer

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