SIR ALEC ISSIGONIS (1906-1988) FOR MORRIS MOTORS LIMITED
MORRIS TRAVELLER VYJ 872, 1959
£1,750
Decorative Arts: Design since 1860
Auction: 25 October 2017 at 11:00 BST
Description
`VYJ 872' is a desirable Traveller, finished in Blue complemented by a green interior and has clearly benefited from remedial work over the years. With an odometer reading of 10556 miles and said to be in 'running' order this smart looking example is offered from a deceased estate and comes complete with V5C document and is both MOT and Tax exempt. First registered 07-07-1959, current owner acquired the vehicle in November 2007
Chassis number MAW 737702
Engine number 10MA-U-H145637
Footnote
Note: Morris's Minor is almost as universal a symbol of England as the London bus. Furthermore, with over 1.6 million being manufactured in its 23-year reign, it is unquestionably one of the most successful cars of all time. We shouldn't be too surprised, however, as the man leading the design team, Alec Issigonis, went on to pen a succession of ground-breaking cars, including the ubiquitous Mini. Unveiled at the 1948 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Minor set out to provide the luxuries and practicality of existing quality motorcars at a price suitable for the ordinary person.