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1928 Morris Oxford Flatnose
United Kingdom • 23 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Morris 'Flatnose' is a historically significant vehicle, representing early British motoring. It features a restoration from c.1996 with further cosmetic work in 2020, a matching chassis and engine, and comes with historical documentation. This tourer also appears to have been regularly driven, as it was driven to the sale.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored and benefits from a repaint, new seats, carpet and roof in 2020, its age and the fact that it was driven to the saleroom suggest it's in good, but not excellent, condition. Moderate wear is expected given its age and use.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
267940
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
UY 3857
RHD/LHD:
RHD
William Morris's sturdy and affordable Cowley and Oxford models helped change British motoring from an elitist pastime to transport for the masses, and therefore hold an important place in automotive history.
Not only did he foresee the huge demand for private transport but he also revolutionised concepts of both marketing and production in order to satisfy it.
Introduced in 1926, the 'Flatnose' Morris drew heavily on the design of its much-loved 'Bullnose' predecessor.
Built on a light yet sturdy leaf-sprung ladder chassis and powered by a choice of two torquey four-cylinder side-valve engines mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, it tackled the primitive period road network with aplomb.
Famed for their durability, many 'Flatnoses' remained in regular use after WW2.
This 11.9 HP tourer was manufactured in 1928 and is understood to have been supplied new to a Mr.
F.
Revers of Bircklehamton Hall.
Fitted with the 11.9HP four-cylinder engine and three-speed manual gearbox, the ‘F...
Points of note
£3,037
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,468
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,688
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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