£4,260
1978 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
Evoke Classics • UK • 27 May 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£4,260
1978 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
UK • 27 May 2026 • Lot 1489
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL in Sandglow is a remarkably well-preserved example, cherished by its owner for 17 years and featuring trophy-winning provenance. It boasts rust-free bodywork, a meticulously maintained interior with retrimmed seats, and comes with original tools and spares, making it a rare find for enthusiasts. The car is offered for sale due to the owner's ill health, presenting a unique opportunity to own a standout classic Marina.
Condition
8
The car is described as wonderfully preserved with an enthusiast owner for 17 years, kept garaged, meticulously cleaned, and previously awarded 'Best MK2 in show'. It has rust-free bodywork, an exceptionally clean engine bay, and professionally retrimmed seats. The only noted fault is a non-functioning heated rear screen, which aligns with an 'Excellent' condition rating.
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88,000 miles
UHY 6T
1978
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£4,260
1978 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
Evoke Classics • UK • 27 May 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Description Just 3 recorded former keepers Vendor owned for 17 years HPI Clear The love for British Leyland built cars has seen a resurgence in recent years, and deservedly so.
Survivors as good as this 1978 Morris Marina1.8 SDL are now few and far between.
Finished in popular Sandglow, this 70’s saloon is a wonderfully preserved example of one of Britain’s most recognisable everyday classics.
Cherished for many years by an enthusiast owner, it has clearly lived a pampered life.
Background & History Launched by British Leyland in 1971, the Morris Marina was developed to rival the hugely successful Ford Cortina and Escort ranges.
Simple, durable and easy to maintain, the Marina quickly became a familiar sight on British roads throughout the 1970s.
The later Mk2 models benefited from numerous refinements, improved styling details and upgraded interiors, making them among the most usable Marinas today.
The 1.8 SDL represented one of the more desirable specifications, combining smoo...
Price Analysis vs Other Marinas
£960
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,380
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Marina Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Apr 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
82,405 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Apr 2018, 82,405 miles
Passed
On 29th Jul 2016, 81,009 miles
Failed
On 29th Jul 2016, 81,009 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On 9th Jul 2015, 80,181 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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