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TODAY at Martin Howey Classics (Est. 26 years) we unveil our 1953 Morris Oxford MO, and what an absolute delight this car is. True 1950s British motoring is what we have here. So very much like a Morris Minor on steroids, the MO was an exceptionally popular family saloon back in the day. This rare survivor, so good in every respect, would be hard to beat. In other words, I simply cannot imagine that you could find a better example at the same money!
She looks nothing short of resplendent in her green livery. Paintwork is excellent as are the car's panels. It would be hard to believe that any of them have ever been replaced. The underside is impressive too with the car's original jacking points firmly in situ. Chrome work is superb and she really does stand out from the crowd. If I was scoring her on a chart of 4 points (Fair, good, excellent, concours), then she would cruise into the excellent category. She is way too good to be classed as "good..!"
The interior is a wonderful place to be with dark green leather and the correct spec gold painted dash with original clocks. The speedo reads 40, 000 and I would hazard an educated guess at that being correct. With stunning oil pressure, this 1500cc marvellous Morris idles beautifully and drives just as well. I have owned maybe half a dozen of these rare old birds in the past couple of decades, but this is by far the best. If this style of classic is your cup of bovril, then go and look at some others (there will not be many to look at) and then come and view mine last of all. Believe me, you will buy it!
Comes with a lovely history file which includes the original typewritten bill of sale plus original buff log book. It's a 4-speed box, column change.
This description is based on my opinion of the vehicle, the paperwork that comes with the car and anything I have been told about it. The vehicle is 71-years-old and this cannot be taken as a definitive statement for obvious reasons. As with most classic cars, there may be faults and quirks whilst, almost inevitably, some degree of tinkering and care will always be called for. Such are the joys of owning an antique vehicle and they must be taken within their own context and not compared to modern day cars. They are sold as old, mainly out-dated machines and come without any comeback whatsoever. They are my terms and conditions.
The phrase "classic car" is, in my opinion, quite often misunderstood. Several decades ago - let's say in the 70s - what we now refer to as classics were called "old bangers." There was vintage and veteran, but they were generally of the Edwardian era and reserved for events like the world famous London to Brighton run.
Now, some people make the mistake of thinking a classic car is a vehicle which has been restored to its former glory at great expense or is perhaps a rare survivor that has been locked away in a heated garage and never driven.
No. Call them whatever you wish, but they are old cars. Ancient cars. Relics, antique vehicles.
They come in all shapes and sizes and, more importantly, in all conditions. Warts and all. Some are in a state of poor repair needing time, love and money lavishing on them; others are projects. Quite a large percentage are in reasonable condition and can be driven. But, due to their age, they will need ongoing work and attention.
Panels and paint suffer along with engines, running gear and structure. Please do not compare them to your three-year-old BMW!
A 6k "classic" cannot, by any stretch of the imagination, be as good as the same make and model offered at 12k. Think about it. They need to be taken on board much like family pets. Be prepared for the heartache, the problems that beat you and the cost of it all. But, most importantly, be prepared for the joy that driving a classic car brings you. If you can let that over-ride everything else, then you are the right person to buy what is now widely referred to as a classic car!
I have now been established as a one-man band classic car dealer for 26 years and pride myself on my buying prowess and - due to small margins - my prices which I firmly believe are up there among the very best in the UK classic car marketplace.
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