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1971 MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER
Registration No: AHY 591J
Chassis No: MAW5D1291605F
Colour: Limeflower
A 1971 Morris Minor Traveller, registration number AHY 591J, chassis number MAW5D1291605F, Lime flower. This Traveller, currently owned by the managing director of Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd, is a little different from the norm. Not only is it finished in one of the rarest and distinctive colours offered by Morris, but it has also been extensively mechanically modified for the modern road environment. A brief description of mechanical upgrades and improvements are: the MG Midget 1275cc engine has been fully rebuilt to achieve 66 bhp with twin SU 1¼ inch carburettors, a big bore exhaust manifold and system, an enlarged radiator, an electric fan and a lumenition electronic ignition have been fitted; the MG Midget 1275cc gearbox has been fully rebuilt; there is a MG Midget diaphragm spring type clutch fitted; Ford Sierra ventilated front disc brakes and servo have been fitted by Charles Ware; there is a front anti-roll bar and Polybush suspension bushes fitted; Charles Ware have restored the chassis and underbody, fitted new rear wings, a near side front wing and rebuilt doors, as well as a partial respray and new wood; the interior is fitted a modified dash with an electronic tachometer and oil pressure gauge, leather sports front seats and front inertia-reel seat belts. Other improvements include the rechroming of the bumpers and overriders, gas struts on rear doors and the fitting of a tow bar. The vendor advises that this well presented traveller is now a joy to drive and is offered for auction with a large history file containing numerous receipts and MOTs. He also advises that the modifications and upgrades have cost in the region of £13,000. V5C, MOT to August 2016
Wednesday 16th September 2015
Viewing from 9.00am,
auction from 12 noon
catalogue required for auction
Exmoor Hall, Royal Bath and West Showground, BA4 6QN
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