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1968 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller: The Happy Traveller
In postwar Britain the ubiquitous Morris Minor was a model of functionality, perfect for navigating narrow U.K. roads, serving the Royal Mail and the average bloke with equal aplomb. So successful was this Alec Issigonis design that it was the first British car to reach production of 1 million units. In addition to light commercial variants, the Minor came in saloon and convertible models, as well as a station wagon model, the Traveller. Yes, the British, along with motorists all over the world, loved the Morris Minor.
In continuous production from 1948 to 1971, the cars went through several evolutions starting with the first Series MM that hit the streets with modern elements including a monocoque chassis, rack-and-pinion steering and independent front suspension. When Minor builder, the Nuffield Organization, merged with Austin Motor Co. in 1952 to form the British Motor Co., the Series II was spawned.
In place of the Morris 918-cc side-valve four-cylinder, BMC added the more modern 803-cc ohv engine from the Austin A30. The car got a new gearbox, and the grille-mounted headlights were raised to meet American standards, as a number of Minors were sold in the United States. The Minor 1000 came along in 1956 with a 948-cc engine that bumped horsepower to a roaring 37. Yet another new gearbox with improved ratios, and a single-piece windshield were added.
Sales were given a boost in 1962 with a further upgrade that saw the Minor 1000 receive its final powerplant, a 1098-cc engine producing 48 hp and 60 lb-ft of torque. Larger front drum brakes, a stouter clutch, improved rear lights, a better heater and other minor interior touches rounded out the Series V improvements.
This Trafalgar Blue 1968 Minor 1000 Traveller is the treasured pet of David Toy of Cape St. Claire, Maryland. Despite having a collection that includes a Cobra replica, a Porsche 911 and a brace of BMW 2002 racers, Toy gets an equal measure of fun from this little wagon. "I went to the hardware store in it today, and I came back and there were six people around it," he says. "It brings out the best in people."
An Audi/Mercedes repair shop owner, Toy bought his Minor from a client two years ago. Manufactured at Cowley in Oxfordshire, the car had been spotted by an American military couple stationed in England. They brought it home and had the Minor restored to a good daily-driver standard. The ash wood frame is original, but the seats have been replaced and front disc brakes installed in the interest of safety. Non-stock wheels dress it up and a modern stereo can provide you with period Petula Clark sounds if desired.
Inside, the Traveller is simple and functional. Predating what is considered a BMW Mini novelty by three decades, the speedometer sits center dash, with heater/defroster/wiper switches underneath. The only other instrument is a little Smiths oil pressure gauge to the right of the steering column in this right-hand-drive car. Some Travellers had a second row of seats, but Toy’s does not, instead opening to a nicely carpeted cargo floor, underneath which lies the spare.
Steering is a bit vague, but the suspension (torsion bar in front, leaf springs in back with lever shocks all around) soaks up the bumps well. The brakes work great in this 1650-pound sprite, but manipulating the four-speed nonsynchro box calls for a gentle touch and none of this speed-shifting nonsense. Toy reports getting 35 mpg to 40 mpg, no doubt helped by the Minor’s efficient air conditioner. "It’s two-fifty," he says. "Two windows down at 50 mph."
Driving the Morris Minor changes your outlook, even though acceleration is, well... you get up to speed like the next guy. But on the right road you just can’t help but feel relaxed and content. You run at the Minor’s pace and you’re quite happy to do so. It makes for a happy Traveller.
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jonathon wrote: I believe it is now illegal to fit an un kite marked tow bar nowadays, ie you cannot build your own.
If bolting through the boot floor I'd advise a pretty substantial spreader plate to be fitted inside.
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bmcecosse wrote: I think the rear number plate on the Trav is usually repositioned onto one of the doors.
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bmcecosse wrote: For moving trailer etc into it's parking place. Very common on Landys - can't say I have seen one on a Minor!
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Hello everyone, I have a 1969 Morris Minor Traveller and I needed a Tow Bar to tow it behind my RV. I did look to this website and found pics of one but it mounted to the front bumper and even though the author had great success using his, I was concerned that the torque that my 8 ton RV might put
Morris Minor Owners Club. ... Tow bar on a traveller. Post by rob.hardy1 » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:37 pm. ... Yes -i'm sure on my old saloon Minor r the tow bar went much further forward, and was a lot more 'solid' looking. It towed sail boats - and racing Minis without any problem. I certainly wouldn't try welding load bearing thick angle with a ...
Re: Watlings Towbar for a Traveller. by simmitc » Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:45 pm. Watling bars are angle iron with the flat edge at the top, parallel to the bottom of the doors, as per picture below. Also shown is a Whitter bar that is angle iron the other way over and dips in the centre. Both mount to the bumper irons with a tie plate to the boot ...
The towbar was fitted in the 70's and has a horizontal bar which is fitted to the bumper mountings, between the bumper and the body. There is another bar which goes from the rear of the bumper and bolts to the boot floor just behind the petrol tank. The bumper and valances are sandwiched between two spacers.
Here's my Morris four door connected with a tow bar to my Jaguar XJ6. Flat towed my Minors around but still need to work out a lighting system., not easy with the overly complex Jaguar lighting system run via bulb failure modules at each corner.
Morris Minor/1000 Traveller, convertible tow bar This brand new tow bar is ideal for towing you trailer, small caravan, or supporting a bike rack, Designed specifically for the minor traveller from 1952 - 1971, It bolts directly to the original bumper mounting bolts, Due to the well thought out design it allows you to keep your original bumper and number plate in place without the need to be ...
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Re: DIY Traveller Towbar. by Chief » Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:38 am. svenedin wrote: ↑ Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:22 am but worth phoning to ask when expected. Sadly the answer is likely never as the sole surviving manufacturer (Watling Engineering) of towbars for the Minor closed down in 2020 (a real shame as their after sales support was excellent).
Detachable Minor towbar £60. New heavy duty detachable tow bar for Morris Minor. Not the dodgy one that bolts to the bumper, this uses the bumper mounts as well as bolting into chassis. Hides nicely behind the bumper and option on where to mount the electrics. Detachable so no wacked shins 8) and small cover to hide the hole is hiding in the ...
This Morris Minor got away, but there are more like it here. 1959 Morris Minor Traveler. Sold for $15,250 on 5/8/18 52 Comments. View Result. ... Custom Tow Bar; Private Party or Dealer: Private Party. Lot #9492. 14,024 views. 481 watchers. Share. BaT History (1) Email me if this is listed again ...
I bought this tow hitch at a yard sale for $5.00. Cut it down so it fits over bumper studs. Drill holes to match bumper width then make larger holes so the thing front will slide over the stud then attach it with the bumper. I also tow a very small light trailer with it.
Location: New Zealand. by TeHoro » Mon May 07, 2012 9:15 am. I just took a look at the towing appendix in the good old Minor Matter Technical Tips. The plan in there has 1/4" thick brackets behind the bumper. On my traveller there is only about that 1/4" of spare thread on the bumper stud.
This Trafalgar Blue 1968 Minor 1000 Traveller is the treasured pet of David Toy of Cape St. Claire, Maryland. Despite having a collection that includes a Cobra replica, a Porsche 911 and a brace ...
by mike.perry » Thu May 12, 2011 10:03 pm. If you are fitting a towbar to a Traveller you need to make sure that the tow hitch is low enough to be able to open the doors with the trailer connected and it is also useful if the trailer draw bar is long enough to open the doors without having to disconnect the trailer (mine is not).
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Morris Minor Owners Club. Promoting the Preservation and Use of the Postwar Morris Minor. Skip to content. Quick links. FAQ; MMOC Home. Board Home. ... Can anyone help me I would like to fit a tow bar to my 1971 Traveller. I will be towing my 1958 Lambretta. Would like some advice before going to tow bar specialist. Thanks. Top. oliver90owner ...
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by alex_holden » Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:08 pm. They pretty much all bolt to the boot floor behind the petrol tank, sometimes just once in the centre and sometimes twice, around 1-2 feet apart. I looked at dozens of them at the National Rally last year because I was (still am) planning to fit tow bars to my cars.