Not Sold | 1939 Morris 10/M

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Not Sold (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1939 Morris 10/M

United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Morris 10/M, first registered in March 1939, has undergone a full restoration completed in the spring of 2021, with comprehensive photographic documentation. It features a freshly trimmed tan vinyl interior with matching door cards and elegant cream carpets and has been proudly displayed at various local car shows and major events.

Condition

8

The car underwent a full restoration completed in the spring of 2021, with comprehensive photographic documentation. The car is finished in black paintwork, optioned with a sunroof, and features a freshly trimmed tan vinyl interior with matching door cards and cream carpets. While all receipts for professional work carried out during the restoration have been retained, the receipt for the interior restoration is unfortunately not available.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

15828

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

CWD 147

RHD/LHD:

RHD

History: The Morris 10/M was launched in 1938 as a completely new model, featuring unitary body construction — a significant departure from its predecessor, the Series III — although its external styling remained largely unchanged.

Under the hood, it introduced the new 1,140cc X-Series engine, which produced 37bhp (28kW) at 4,600rpm.

Like the earlier M-Series engine, it used an overhead valve (OHV) layout, but the X-Series was a fresh design developed in response to the M-Series' disappointing performance and reliability.

The M-Series had roots in older Morris side-valve engines, whereas the X-Series incorporated modern engineering influences from contemporary American cars.

These included a free-flow 8-port cylinder head, a pressurized pump-driven cooling system, a fully filtered lubrication system and an automatic tensioner for the camshaft chain.

Alongside the Vauxhall 10-4, the Series M was among the first mass-produced British vehicles to feature an OHV engine.

It earned pr...