Sold | 1928 Morris Cowley 'Flatnose' Utility Converted to utility specification by Whiteway's Cider of Exeter in-period

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£5,850

1928 Morris Cowley 'Flatnose' Utility Converted to utility specification by Whiteway's Cider of Exeter in-period

United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2024

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This 1928 Morris Cowley 'Flatnose' Utility, converted by Whiteway's Cider, boasts a unique history, including use as an apple transporter and later as a doctor's vehicle. Restored in the 1980s, it presents well with a 'very good' interior and 'good fettle' mechanics, though the bodywork reflects its age.

Condition

7

While the car underwent a full restoration in the 1980s, the listing mentions that the bodywork shows aging expected from a 40-year-old restoration. The mohair hood is also faded, though in fair condition, suggesting some wear and tear. The interior is in very good condition, and mechanically the car is in 'good fettle'. This suggests the car is well-maintained but not in pristine or outstanding condition due to its age and some visible wear.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

259167

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

UO 6944

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Morris Motors began in 1912 when bicycle manufacturer, William Morris, moved on from the sale, hire and repair of cars to car manufacturing.

He planned a new light car assembled from bought-in components; in this way he was able to retain ownership by keeping within the bounds of his own capital resources.

A factory was opened in 1913 at the former Oxford Military College in Cowley, Oxford, where Morris's first car, the two-seat Morris Oxford 'Bullnose' was assembled.

Morris Cowley was a name given to various cars produced by the Morris Motor Company from 1915 to 1958.

In 1926, the Bullnose radiator was replaced by a flat version known as the ‘Flatnose’ and built by Morris until 1931.

First registered on the 31st May 1928, 'UO 2944' was built as a two-seat Tourer with dickey which was converted within the first few years of its life into a very pretty utility vehicle by Whiteway's Cider of Exeter.

Fitted with its smart wooden pickup back, it was used regularly to transport bags o...