30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1969 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
**NO RESERVE** In current family ownership since new
Registration - TKB 917G
Chassis No. - MAW51252717
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 81,016
‘TKB 917G’ was purchased new in 1969 by the vendor’s late husband. He was a classic car enthusiast who belonged to the Morris Minor Club and much treasured his car. The vendor recalls that it took them on their first date, served as their wedding car, and regularly transported them to France and back over many years. She informs us that the mighty Morris has been garaged throughout its life and treated to regular maintenance. It has also benefited from a degree of restoration as required, including having the timberwork replaced in the 1990s and the two front wings and headlights replaced in 2022, while a fresh as yet unfitted headlining forms part of the lot. She nowadays grades the A Series engine, estate car bodywork and Duck Egg Blue paintwork as ‘good’ and the blue vinyl interior trim as ‘average’. The Traveller is now being made available complete with no less than four exterior mirrors, fire extinguisher, an extensive history file and a large quantity of spare parts, many of which are brand new, including an electric heated windscreen, new headling, door linings and more. The total recorded mileage is 81,016, which equates to just 1,500 miles per annum.
Designed by Alec Issigonis, the Morris Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show. With the Series II of 1952 came a new, Austin-designed engine – the ‘A Series’ 803cc OHV unit. The more major update of 1956 saw the engine increased in capacity to 948cc (the car was now renamed the Minor 1000), the rear window of the saloon enlarged and the split-screen front one replaced with a single glass. The final iteration appeared in 1962 and featured a further increase in engine capacity to 1098cc. The practical Traveller versions were assembled at the MG plant in Abingdon from front halves built at Cowley and the timber-framed rear sections fashioned in Coventry. Total production of the variant was just over 180,000.
In summary:
- Single family ownership and 81,016 miles to date
- A much treasured example that’s been garaged from new
- Restored as required and regularly maintained
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £4,725
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - TKB 917G
Chassis No. - MAW51252717
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 81,016
‘TKB 917G’ was purchased new in 1969 by the vendor’s late husband. He was a classic car enthusiast who belonged to the Morris Minor Club and much treasured his car. The vendor recalls that it took them on their first date, served as their wedding car, and regularly transported them to France and back over many years. She informs us that the mighty Morris has been garaged throughout its life and treated to regular maintenance. It has also benefited from a degree of restoration as required, including having the timberwork replaced in the 1990s and the two front wings and headlights replaced in 2022, while a fresh as yet unfitted headlining forms part of the lot. She nowadays grades the A Series engine, estate car bodywork and Duck Egg Blue paintwork as ‘good’ and the blue vinyl interior trim as ‘average’. The Traveller is now being made available complete with no less than four exterior mirrors, fire extinguisher, an extensive history file and a large quantity of spare parts, many of which are brand new, including an electric heated windscreen, new headling, door linings and more. The total recorded mileage is 81,016, which equates to just 1,500 miles per annum.
Designed by Alec Issigonis, the Morris Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show. With the Series II of 1952 came a new, Austin-designed engine – the ‘A Series’ 803cc OHV unit. The more major update of 1956 saw the engine increased in capacity to 948cc (the car was now renamed the Minor 1000), the rear window of the saloon enlarged and the split-screen front one replaced with a single glass. The final iteration appeared in 1962 and featured a further increase in engine capacity to 1098cc. The practical Traveller versions were assembled at the MG plant in Abingdon from front halves built at Cowley and the timber-framed rear sections fashioned in Coventry. Total production of the variant was just over 180,000.
In summary:
- Single family ownership and 81,016 miles to date
- A much treasured example that’s been garaged from new
- Restored as required and regularly maintained
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
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