Morris Minor stolen on Barry Rd (if spotted, please let me know!)

[lee_lad]

Hello EDF

I'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 947J

Its 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!

[lee_lad]

Photos of the car

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y310/lee_tree/Travvyfront-1.jpg

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y310/lee_tree/Travvyv2.jpg

[PeckhamRose]

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.

[lee_lad]

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.

[kford]

Look on ebay in the next few weeks. It might've been taken to break for spares. Shame.

[Townleygreen]

No, kford, those cars are too valuable whole to break them up for spares.

[Sheltie]

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.

[treehugger]

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.

[Mr P]

bump.. hope the travy turns up..

[Sandperson]

That's one of my dream cars. Really sorry you've had it nicked. I'll keep 'em peeled!

[lee_lad]

Thanks for all the kind words

If anyone does spot a white Morris Traveller parked up somewhere (and especially if it has a sun roof), please let me know.

[Mr P]

bump.. hope the travy turns up..

[Mr P]

I?ve just heard from the owner, due to the forum postings here and the Morris minor club it?s been found in Wandsworth!!!:))

[sophiesofa]

Yay, I hope it's not damaged.

[Sue]

What brilliant news - but what a shame it missed the wedding.

[Huggers]

brilliant!

[dimples]

oh thats such wonderful news :)-D

[Chase Dulwit]

It's often parked directly outside my window and a pleasant thing to admire. Please tell me they did not damage it

[espelli]

Oh wow that is excellent news!!!

[mothernature]

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