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FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE STANLEY MACKENZIE ESQ
1935 MORRIS 8 FOUR SEAT TOURER
Registration No. OW 7263
Chassis No. S1 E54152
Engine No. 14341
Black with red leather interior
Engine: four cylinder, side valve, 918cc, 8hp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
The much loved Morris Eight may be regarded as Cowley's answer in the 1930s to the famous Bullnose. Several ideas stemmed from the new Fords from Dagenham and from aero engine practices. With a top speed approaching 60mph and a fuel consumption of better than 40mpg, it was an instantly popular and successful car. The Series I sold 164,000 models from the launch in 1934 until the end of the series in 1937. A further 54,000 series II models followed, eventually being replaced by the differently styled Series E.
The Morris 8 was available in 2 and 4 door saloon versions and also in 2 and 4 seat open tourer form, catering well for the first time car buyer. Today the model is very well served by the various Morris clubs and spares are plentiful, making this one of the most sought after and economical of pre-war light cars.
This delightful four seat tourer was purchased by Mr MacKenzie from Lowther's Garages Ltd, Southampton in January 1940 for ¨45.00. There was one prior Lady owner also from Southampton and the car has always remained in this area from new. Throughout Mr Mackenzie's long ownership the Morris was very well cared for and on close inspection it is evident that it has been well serviced and greased. A service record exists between 1963 and 1994 during which period the car covered nearly 25,000 miles. The car seems very sound indeed and comes complete with tool roll, Jack, starting handle, radiator blind, spare wheel and cover mounted on the rear. The front seats have been renewed in red leather at some stage while the rear appear to be the original. The vehicle comes with old and new style log books and a current MoT certificate. It is intended that the Morris will be driven to Beaulieu for the auction.
1935 MORRIS 8 FOUR SEAT TOURER
Registration No. OW 7263
Chassis No. S1 E54152
Engine No. 14341
Black with red leather interior
Engine: four cylinder, side valve, 918cc, 8hp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic. Right hand drive.
The much loved Morris Eight may be regarded as Cowley's answer in the 1930s to the famous Bullnose. Several ideas stemmed from the new Fords from Dagenham and from aero engine practices. With a top speed approaching 60mph and a fuel consumption of better than 40mpg, it was an instantly popular and successful car. The Series I sold 164,000 models from the launch in 1934 until the end of the series in 1937. A further 54,000 series II models followed, eventually being replaced by the differently styled Series E.
The Morris 8 was available in 2 and 4 door saloon versions and also in 2 and 4 seat open tourer form, catering well for the first time car buyer. Today the model is very well served by the various Morris clubs and spares are plentiful, making this one of the most sought after and economical of pre-war light cars.
This delightful four seat tourer was purchased by Mr MacKenzie from Lowther's Garages Ltd, Southampton in January 1940 for ¨45.00. There was one prior Lady owner also from Southampton and the car has always remained in this area from new. Throughout Mr Mackenzie's long ownership the Morris was very well cared for and on close inspection it is evident that it has been well serviced and greased. A service record exists between 1963 and 1994 during which period the car covered nearly 25,000 miles. The car seems very sound indeed and comes complete with tool roll, Jack, starting handle, radiator blind, spare wheel and cover mounted on the rear. The front seats have been renewed in red leather at some stage while the rear appear to be the original. The vehicle comes with old and new style log books and a current MoT certificate. It is intended that the Morris will be driven to Beaulieu for the auction.