Morris’s replacement for the Minor was first shown to the public at the 1934 Motor Show.

Intended to compete with successful rivals such as the Ford Model Y, the Eight boasted a new and more powerful 918cc sidevalve engine, stiffer box-section chassis, Bishop Cam steering, hydraulic brakes - a rarity on cars of its class - hydraulic shock absorbers, electric fuel pump and wire wheels.

Now constructed entirely of pressed steel, the body was larger than that of its predecessor and could be had in saloon or tourer forms, the latter either two-seater or four-seater.

The model was superseded by the improved Series II in 1938, though the few changes made, including ‘easy clean’ wheels and painted radiator shell, were mainly cosmetic.

A more radical re-style, with ‘waterfall’ grille and headlamps in the wings, arrived later in 1938 in the form of the Series E, which continued after WW2.

An older restoration (date unknown) this example is finished in red/black with brown leather interior....