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Categories: Morris : Morris Minor : Executive Gifts : Sun Star
Morris Minor Traveller (1963) in Trafalgar Blue (1:12 scale by Sun Star 4793)
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This diecast model Morris Minor Traveller (1963) is Trafalgar Blue and features working steering, suspension, wheels and also opening bonnet with engine, doors, tailgate.
The Morris Minor made its debut at the first post-war Motor Show at Earls Court, London in 1948. Designed by Alec Isogonics, who later designed the original Mini, the 1948 Morris Minor had a split windscreen, low level headlights and a "new" monologue construction. 176,002 units were manufactured until it was replaced in 1953 by the Series II which went on to sell 269,838 units before the introduction in 1956 of Morris Minor 1000. Available in Saloon, Toured (convertible) and Traveler (estate) versions, the Morris Minor became the first British car to sell a million units in 1961 when a Limited Edition model was launched to mark the event. In total, over 1.6 million units were made before its demise in 1971.
This amazing, large-scale model of one of Britain's favourite classic cars comes with the following features:
- built from over 200 parts
- opening glove box
- tilting front seats
- opening front side windows
- leather-effect seats
- removable spare wheel
- opening quarter-lights
- removable toolkit
- independent suspension
- working steering
- detailed engine with separate HT leads, fan belt, alternator, starter motor etc
This model is of a Morris Minor 1000 Traveller manufactured in late 1963. As such, it shows the same features as 4784, the 1963 saloon, but with the revised layout of rear lights. Positioned on the rear wooden pillars below the lower door hinges are separate brake and indicator lights, whilst a separate rear reflector is placed above the hinge.
This model is in Trafalgar Blue (BU37) with a Pearl Grey coachline and a Blue Grey/Silver Beige interior.
1:12 scale (approx. 31cm / 12.2in long) - made by Sun Star.
Limited edition of up to 1500 pieces worldwide.
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