£9,200 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1927 MORRIS EMPIRE OXFORD
Mathewsons • UK • 1 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£9,200 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1927 MORRIS EMPIRE OXFORD
UK • 1 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1927 Morris Empire Oxford, believed to be one of only 12 in the world. It's in unrestored condition, presenting a unique opportunity for enthusiasts, and comes with a disc containing 170 pages of documentation.
Condition
5
The car is unrestored and in "quintessential oily rag condition," indicating noticeable wear. The vendor mentions it was purchased in 2017 and used for travel, suggesting it has been driven and likely has cosmetic wear and tear.
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3,311 miles (via 2017 MOT)
1927
Auction
HU 8230
United Kingdom
£9,200 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1927 MORRIS EMPIRE OXFORD
Mathewsons • UK • 1 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: MORRIS Model: OXFORD Registration: HU 8230
Engine Size (cc): 2500 Year of Manufacture: 1927 Date First Registered: 17/02/1927 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Tuesday 29 July 2025
Price Analysis vs Other Oxfords
£405
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,995
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,188
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Oxford Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Jul 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
3,311 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Jul 2017, 3,311 miles
Failed
On 26th Jul 2010, 3,286 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- no brake lights fitted, no indicators fitted, no seat belts fitted.
- rear exhaust touching tank.
Passed
On 26th Jul 2010, 3,286 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- no brake lights fitted, no indicators fitted, no seat belts fitted.
- rear exhaust touching tank.
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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