Well readers the weekend
is here again and luckily so is the good weather. There are plenty of
events to visit up & down the country and you can find more details
on our website at: http://www.classicchatter.co.uk/eventsguide.htm
Today's "Classic of the Day" re-kindles memories of picnics by the
river, and the sounds of the sixties, on days out in the summer.
Our search today has come up with this British icon from the list of Attington Classics
1969 MORRIS MINI TRAVELLER Mk2
Rare, pretty and practical the Mini Traveller, with its wood-clad rear body, is perhaps the perfect city classic.
197,600 of the ‘Woody’ Minis were made between 1960 and 1969, however
few survive, adding to their collectability. And with double ‘barn
doors’ at the rear, they’re also infinitely more useful than the
standard saloon.
Our Traveller was first registered in January 1970, making it one of the last to come out of the Cowley plant.
It’s finished in a delightful lemony cream with new wood having been subject to a total restoration that included the replacement of most of the bodyshell’s panels, floors and subframes. The paint finish, which extends underneath and in the arches, is superb and the panel fit excellent. The chromework is also excellent.
Similarly the interior has been completely retrimmed with new carpets, seats in the correct vinyl and all interior panels replaced.
The suspension and brakes feature largely new components throughout. The wheels are brand new genuine 4.5×10 Minilites, which compliment the Cooper grill.
As with all Minis of this era, it is tremendous fun to drive. The engine runs beautifully with excellent oil pressure, the gearbox is slick and everything works as it should. A very cool little car that’s ready to use and enjoy.
Basic Specs
Our Traveller was first registered in January 1970, making it one of the last to come out of the Cowley plant.
It’s finished in a delightful lemony cream with new wood having been subject to a total restoration that included the replacement of most of the bodyshell’s panels, floors and subframes. The paint finish, which extends underneath and in the arches, is superb and the panel fit excellent. The chromework is also excellent.
Similarly the interior has been completely retrimmed with new carpets, seats in the correct vinyl and all interior panels replaced.
The suspension and brakes feature largely new components throughout. The wheels are brand new genuine 4.5×10 Minilites, which compliment the Cooper grill.
As with all Minis of this era, it is tremendous fun to drive. The engine runs beautifully with excellent oil pressure, the gearbox is slick and everything works as it should. A very cool little car that’s ready to use and enjoy.
Basic Specs
Performance
27.1secs72mph
39bhp
51lb/ft
37mpg
Engine
in-line fournormal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
Independent, rubber spring and damper unitsIndependent, rubber spring and damper units
front-engine RWD
rack and pinion
metal monocoque
Four-speed manual
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