lee_lad Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hello EDFI've just had a white morris traveller (the one with all the wood work) stolen from outside Turners on Barry Rd yesterday / last night. Registration = XPN 947JIts quite a distinctive looking car, its in good condition and is probably the only Morris Minor in the UK to have a sun roof - therefore the roof is mainly black rather than white. Photo attached.The car isn't worth a massive amount but has huge sentimental value as been in the family since new in 1971 (3 generations).Its actually needed for a family wedding tomorrow!So if anyone sees a white morris minor, in good nick and with a black sunroof parked somewhere, can they let me know ASAP?Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_lad Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Photos of the carhttp://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y310/lee_tree/Travvyfront-1.jpghttp://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y310/lee_tree/Travvyv2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 What a lovely car! (And this is a biker speaking.) And what a sad story! It must be someone with a bit of knowledge about the car, do you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_lad Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Possibly....its hardly a joy riders dream but its sentimental value far out weights its actual value.And the timing of its disappearance couldn't be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Look on ebay in the next few weeks. It might've been taken to break for spares. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 No, kford, those cars are too valuable whole to break them up for spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltie Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Really sorry to hear that! I've admired your car so many times, one of the quirkiest in the neighbourhood. We'll keep our eyes peeled, hope you get some news about it soon. And I hope the bride finds a suitable alternative, what a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treehugger Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Don't know if this is useful, but there was a triangular metal "man at work" sign just up from Turners on Thursday morning - to hold a parking space. At 7.30 the space was filled with a flat bed lorry with a guy in the driving seat. I thought it might have been a work man doing something to the tree. No sign of your car however. I was up from between 4am and 5am (don't ask) and there was no traffic on Barry Road. Get in touch if you need more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr P Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 bump.. hope the travy turns up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 That's one of my dream cars. Really sorry you've had it nicked. I'll keep 'em peeled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_lad Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks for all the kind wordsIf anyone does spot a white Morris Traveller parked up somewhere (and especially if it has a sun roof), please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr P Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 bump.. hope the travy turns up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr P Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I?ve just heard from the owner, due to the forum postings here and the Morris minor club it?s been found in Wandsworth!!!:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesofa Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Yay, I hope it's not damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 What brilliant news - but what a shame it missed the wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimples Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 oh thats such wonderful news :)-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Dulwit Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 It's often parked directly outside my window and a pleasant thing to admire. Please tell me they did not damage it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espelli Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Oh wow that is excellent news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothernature Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 A delightful outcome.I have seen the car many times on Barry Road.My Dad had one in the early 70's ,we lived in Kent and our family of 5 would travel to Scotland for holidays.When I see the car I wonder HOW?MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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