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1937 Morris Eight Tourer – Series I
Wonderful second production model year Morris Eight tourer in red and black over the red leather interior. The car retains its original 0. 9-liter four-cylinder engine making 23. 5 brake horsepower from the factory and three-speed manual transmission. Only 09268 indicated kilometers sin the odometer. The car is in great mechanical and cosmetic condition and can be enjoyed as-is for many years to come. The car has Danish papers and title dating back to June 1937 and is coming out of long-term Danish ownership.
Car Specifications:
VIN/ Chassis Number: 151387
Odometer: 09268 kilometers
Engine: 0. 9-liter straight four-cylinder, SU carburetor
Transmission: three-speed manual, synchromesh on the top two speeds
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic brakes
History of the Morris 8 Series I:
The car was powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with a three-bearing crankshaft and single SU carburetor with a maximum power of 23. 5 bhp (17. 5 kW). The gearbox was a three-speed unit with synchromesh on the top two speeds and Lockheed hydraulic brakes were fitted. Coil ignition was used in a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6-volt battery and third brush dynamo.
The body, which was either a saloon or open tourer, was mounted on a separate channel section chassis with a 7 feet 6 inches (2. 29 m) wheelbase. The tourer could reach 58 mph (93 km/ h); the saloons were a little slower. The chrome-plated radiator shell and honeycomb grille were dummies disguising the real one hidden behind. In September 1934 the bare chassis was offered for £95. For buyers of the complete car, prices ranged from £118 for the basic two-seater to £142 for the four-door saloon with "sunshine" roof and leather seats. Bumpers and indicators were £2 10 shillings (£2. 50) extra.
Compared with the similarly priced, but much lighter and longer established Austin 7, the 1934/ 35 Morris Eight was well equipped. The driver was provided with a full set of instruments including a speedometer with a built-in odometer, oil pressure and fuel level gauges, and an ammeter. The more modern design of the Morris was reflected in the superior performance of its hydraulically operated 8-inch drum brakes. The Morris also scored over its Ford rival by incorporating an electric windscreen wiper rather than the more old-fashioned vacuum powered equivalent, while its relatively wide 45-inch track aided directional stability on corners.
The series I designation was used from June 1935 in line with other Morris models, cars made before this are known as pre-series although the official Morris Motors designation was by the model year (35) even though they were introduced in October 1934. Of the 164, 102 cars produced approximately 24, 000 were tourers.
