In Brief:


A wonderful 1949 Morris Z3 Light Van
A genuine slice of British history, in barn-find condition
Finished in green, with surviving period signwriting from the first owner
Only two registered keepers since new
Unusually strong local provenance and supporting history


Auctioneer's Notes:

A wonderfully evocative 1949 Morris Z3 Light Van, offered in genuine barn-find condition as part of a bereavement sale.

Particularly appealing is the surviving period signwriting for Wilfrid Snook's Radio Battery Service, with the doors advertising premises in South Street and Trinity Street, Dorchester, while the rear also references Dorchester, Weymouth and Bridport.

This commercial identity is supported by an unusually interesting collection of original period paperwork.

Maintenance & Condition:

The Morris is presented in barn-find condition, with extensive age-related deterioration, corrosion and weathering evident throughout.

Importantly, its faded paintwork and original comme...