We got our new Traveller today - woohoo!

Post by **stuart_k** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:22 pm

Our Traveller was finally delivered today and we're chuffed to bits! Can't wait for the weekend to get out and about.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:35 pm

Welcome to the Forum! It was 'delivered' - by a Stork ??

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:54 pm

Looking good - happy motoring!!

Post by **ssnjimb** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:56 pm

i love the colour

Jamie

Post by **Mike Shipman** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:20 am

Good choice!.....

Post by **sgray** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:22 am

Looks lovely and in very good nick. Let's see some more pictures.

Simon

Post by **8009STEVE** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:28 am

Very nice. But to me it is too small.

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:54 am

Nice one Stuart, hope to see you over this way sometime !

Post by **stuart_k** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:45 pm

Thanks all!

BMC - on the back of a truck, it was the stork's day off.

Jonathon - may have already met you. We were at the Autumn Classic at Gaydon in our Beetle and spoke to whichever one of you was there in your Traveller.

Post by **billlobban** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:52 pm

Alas I feel it may be many a long year before Matilda looks like that. Hope you enjoy your new toy

Post by **GDL** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:47 pm

nice motor. and I like the colour.

Post by **stuart_k** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:38 pm

It is supposed to be stone grey but seems a lot lighter.

Post by **Sidney'61** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:49 pm

Hi Stuart, I would say the car is smoke grey, and that would be correct for that year of car.
It looks very snazzy

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:42 pm

You don't say where the car came from - but I would say - go over it thoroughly right away with a FINE tooth comb - and make sure you are happy with every little bit of it. All to often 'new' owners come on here after a few weeks with tales of woe - if there is anything not quite right (and I sincerely hope there is not!) - you should get it sorted out with the vendor right away. Far easier now - than 3 months down the road.

Post by **stuart_k** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:26 pm

Thanks. I got it from a dealer with whom I have had dealings before and he is now offering warranties, 1 month free or purchase 3 months for £100 which is pretty good for a classic car dealer. The previous owner bought the car from Charles Ware just over a year ago and I have the paperwork from that exchange. I am hopeful therefore that there are no nasty surprises lurking. First task this weekend is to go over things and check. Mechanically everything was better than expected on the test drive.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:47 pm

" The previous owner bought the car from Charles Ware just over a year ago " - as I suggested earlier - check it all over VERY carefully!!
Worth noting the current thread in 'Bodywork' re - removing the kickplates.

Post by **SteveandKelly** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:42 am

Nice looking car,well done and happy motoring!

Post by **carlosramalho** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:00 am

Hi Stuart
Congratulations for your purcharge, is a beautiful traveller the colour is perfect (smoke grey).I have one like that.
I hope that you will enjoy the van as I'm doing!! But I have better weather ...

Cheers
carlos

Post by **stuart_k** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:54 pm

Well as suggested I gave her a good going over today and am pleased to report I didn't find anything worrying. Took the sill covers off and found this. It was all undersealed and waxoiled as far as I could reach inside.

Post by **stuart_k** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:56 pm

We went for our maiden voyage today. Just a quick 30 mile round trip to Leamington Spa and back. She performed admirably. They roll a bit in the corners don't they? Stopped off to take a few photos for the insurance company.