£16,268
1929 Morris Commercial 15.9hp R-Type Country Bus
France • 1 Feb 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This is a vintage 1929 Morris Commercial Type R bus, a charming piece of British motoring history. It was purchased at auction in 2000 and has been previously restored. The vehicle's mechanical condition is currently unknown, as it has been in storage or on display since the previous owners passed. A classic vehicle ideal for collectors, events, or film work.
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6
The vehicle has undergone an older restoration, suggesting it's not in original condition. The listing mentions potential use for film or events, implying it's presentable but not necessarily in top mechanical condition. The car has been stored or displayed in a museum since the owners passed away, and its current mechanical state is unknown, requiring potential buyers to verify its condition.
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DS 7653
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• Typical British country bus of the Vintage period • Purchased at a Bonhams & Brooks auction in December 2000 • Older restoration The nascent Morris Motors had offered a commercial derivative of its first passenger car, the Oxford, prior to WWI but it was not until the early 1920s that a serious attempt was made to grab a slice of the light van market.
In 1923 the acquisition of the factory previously belonging to E G Wrigley Ltd, onetime component suppliers to Morris, enabled the company to expand into the heavier commercial market, with P G Rose as designer.
Morris Commercial Cars Ltd was formed and introduced its first model, the one-ton T-type, in May 1924.
Like the Morris vans, the T-type relied on passenger car components, including the contemporary Oxford's 13.9hp engine.
Morris Commercials found favour, particularly with the General Post Office (Royal Mail); indeed, such was their success that production expanded to the former Wolseley works at nearby Adderley Park.
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