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Morris Eight 1936


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Description

The 1930s was a decade of massive road building and soaring car ownership and this contender for machine of the decade is one of the great mass-produced, affordable cars of the era.

The challenge for this British car was to be good enough to fight off competition from the well-established Ford models dating back to the Model T (1908-27).

The Series I Morris 8 was introduced in Britain in 1935, the same year as the compulsory driving test, which many people in the 1930's passed in this very car. It's powered by a 918cc four cylinder engine producing 23.5 brake horsepower and a very economical 45mpg.

ABOUT THIS CAR

  • Very nice example of this model in excellent driving condition.
  • Straight, Rust Free Body with good Presentable Paint Work.
  • Interior Very Good.
  • Powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four-cylinder side valve engine with three bearing crankshaft and single SU Carburettor with maximum power of 23.5 bhp.
  • The gearbox is a three-speed unit with synchromesh on the top two speeds
  • Top speed - a fairly impressive 58mph
  • Lockheed hydraulic brakes.
  • Dashboard features a full set of dials and gauges
  • Electric windscreen wipers, hydraulic brakes
  • Car Jack, Tools, Spare Tire and Manual available with car.
  • A Great vintage car with low upkeep costs.
  • Comfortable, stable to drive and looks great.

What makes it great: It brought car ownership to the masses. The Morris 8 could be bought for £118 when it was originally introduced in 1935. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the similarly shaped Ford Model Y. The success of the car enabled Morris to regain its position as Britain's largest motor manufacturer.

Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.

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DISCLAIMER (Please Read)

NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993

Waimak Classic Cars accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.

Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic car; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle, is an old car that may have faults, unlike a modern motor vehicle.

The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and/or to have the vehicle inspected, fully assessed and maintained by an experienced classic car mechanic.

The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.

For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485 / +64 (0) 274 990-020. Alternatively, you may email us at info@waimakclassiccars.co.nz anytime.

PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.