1961 Morris Minor Traveller Station Wagon

Description

Blessed with excellent packaging, handling and reliability - not to mention affordability - it's no wonder the Morris Minor became one of the automotive success stories of the British Motor Industry in the 1950s. Designed by Alec Issigonis, who went on to father another legend, the Mini, ten years down the track, the Minor boasted rack and pinion steering, torsion-bar independent suspension and a unitary construction bodyshell of modern, streamlined appearance. Over the course of its 23 year production life, the Minor underwent numerous improvements and the classic 1000, introduced in 1956, heralded the introduction of the 948cc A-series engine. This, coupled with a higher final drive ratio, resulted in a maximum speed of around 70 mph, while a new one-piece windscreen and larger rear window greatly improved visibility. In 1953, the Traveller - a versatile, half-timbered estate car (or station wagon in Australia) - was launched, giving the Minor the model even greater appeal. As a highly distinctive and rewarding classic workhorse, the Traveller has become something of a cult vehicle amongst Minor aficionados.