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£2,100 (Est: £1,000 - £1,500)
1937 Morris 8 Two-Door Saloon Series I E
United Kingdom • 8 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Morris Eight, first registered in 1937, was stored for many years before undergoing a partial restoration in the 1970s. While it boasts original features like a Pytchley sunroof and retrimmed leather interior, it now requires a full restoration, as the engine doesn't currently run and the exterior shows its age, presenting an exciting project for a new enthusiast.
Condition
3
The car has undergone a partial restoration but now shows signs of age and requires cosmetic attention. While the engine is intact, it doesn't currently run, and a full restoration is likely needed. The interior has been retrimmed, but the exterior needs work, suggesting it's between 'Average' and 'Below Average' condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
S1E138471
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
VG 9970
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: The Series I Morris Eight made its debut in 1935 as a direct competitor to Ford’s popular Model Y.
Distinguished by its superior equipment, the Morris featured electric windscreen wipers, synchromesh on the top two gearbox ratios, and Lockheed hydraulic brakes - advanced features for its time.
Powered by a 918cc side-valve engine producing 23.5 bhp, it was offered in five different body styles: two- and four-door saloons, cabriolet, tourer and van.
In total 164,102 examples of the Series I were produced.
The Car: First registered in 1937, this particular car was acquired by its late owner with the intention of restoring the vehicle around 1970, having been sourced from the original owner - a Suffolk farmer who had stored it in a barn for many years after use on the farm.
Following the purchase, a sympathetic restoration was soon undertaken, including a full respray and exterior rust-proofing.
Still finished in its original black-over-blue colour scheme, the car now s...
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£2,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,975
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,680
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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