Introduced in 1913, the basic Morris ‘Bullnose’ design lasted until 1926 by which time its variants accounted for an impressive forty-five per cent of new sales in the UK.

Compared to domestic and foreign rivals in the 12hp-14hp market, the model offered notably good performance courtesy of its torquey, four-cylinder engines and light yet robust leaf-sprung chassis.

Reputedly marketed for the 1926 model year only (September 1925 – August 1926) because it proved too costly to manufacture, the Doctor’s Coupe - a.k.a.

the Three-Quarter Coupe - variant brought a touch of coachbuilt luxury to the ‘Bullnose’ range.

An airy four-light design with a two-piece windscreen and nicely-engineered soft-top roof, the newcomer also featured a well-stocked dashboard, dickey seat and Barker’s patented headlamp dipping mechanism.

Solely available on the larger Oxford chassis, the Doctor’s Coupe also benefited from four-wheel drum brakes and more comprehensive lighting.

A disappointing seller, its £...