Description
The Morris Eight is a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It drew inspiration from the commercial success of the Ford Model Y, whose styling was scrupulously adopted.
The car's success allowed Morris to regain the position of Britain's leading car manufacturer.
It was powered by a Morris UB 918 cc inline-four with side valves, featuring a three-bearing crankshaft and a SU carburettor, delivering a maximum output of 23. 5 hp (17. 5 kW).
The gearbox had three speeds, the top two gears were synchromesh, and the vehicle was fitted with Lockheed hydraulic brakes.
Ignition was supplied by a coil, integrated into a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6-volt battery and a three-brush dynamo. The coachwork, available as a saloon or cabriolet, was mounted on a separate ladder-frame chassis with a U-section and a wheelbase of 2. 29 m.
The designation “Series I” was used from June 1935, as with the other Morris models. Cars built before that date are called “pre-series,” although Morris Motors' official designation is based on the model year (35), even though they were only marketed in October 1934.
The Morris Eight offered here is therefore a -series E It was delivered new in June 1947
Needs restoration and new 6v battery to startOne owner from new all original log book and paper work present
