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£14,363

1957 Morris-Commercial J-Type

United Kingdom • 11 Jun 2025

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This 1957 Morris-Commercial J-Type is a rare, early JB iteration with a 1489cc B-Series engine and four-speed manual transmission. Having only three owners and less than 30,000 miles, it was thoroughly restored in 2018 and presents in excellent condition, making it a highly desirable classic commercial vehicle.

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Condition 

9

The car has been rebuilt from the chassis in 2018 by a classic commercials specialist. The listing says 'Even a cursory browse of our photographic package will confirm that this is a superbly restored example'. It has only covered 120 miles since restoration and engine rebuild. There are no mentions of dents, paint damage, or wheel curbing.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

JBMR36812

Odometer:

29,975 miles

Reg Number:

958 BTJ

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This outstanding J-Type example is an early JB iteration and thus features the later and more developed mechanical specification.

Despite this example’s 68 year history it remains a three owner classic commercial to date.

Even a cursory browse of our photographic package will confirm that this is a superbly restored example having been rebuilt from the chassis in 2018 by a classic commercials specialist in Leicestershire.

This Morris was seemingly bought, together with another identical one, new in 1957 to serve as ice cream vans.

This example features the standard steel body with the addition of a side serving hatch from which to dispense the ices.

This particular twin was discovered by the previous owner in around 2014 in its original condition and having been in barn storage for at least 10 years at that point.

Given its condition and the nature of its work, its sub 30,000 mileage was believed to be genuine.

The previous owner then commissioned the thorough restoration to bri...

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