Highlights
- Restored by Moorland Classic Cars in 2000 with about £20,000 spent
- Very well presented in maroon and black with burgundy leather interior
- Stored in a heated and insulated garage since 2018
- Recently fitted with 5 refurbished period/model-correct wheels and new tyres
- Very sparingly used since restoration completed
- Car was serviced by trained mechanic (SU carburettor specialist) on 19th November 2025
The Appeal
The Morris Eight’s rugged reliability and fashionable transatlantic styling made it a huge success. The Series II didn’t mess with the formula, these later cars being most readily identifiable by their painted radiators. For vintage enthusiasts, these simple, charismatic cars have perennial appeal.
This pretty black and maroon Series II was restored by specialist Moorland Classic Cars in 2000 at what we are told was a cost then of about £20,000. The vendor’s father acquired it in 2018 because he had one in his youth. It has been very sparingly used since and required little work. The most notable investment is the addition of a set of chrome-capped wheels to replace the previous wires (that are also included with the car).
The lovely colour scheme is complemented by a fetching burgundy leather cabin. Inside and out it is in really good condition, a testament to that high end renovation. The car has been little used since 2018 so may require a few checks before you hit the 2026 show circuit. However, the battery has been recently charged; the dashpot oil topped up; and the car will be serviced on 19th November 2025 by a SU carburettor specialist mechanic.
The vendor says:
“My late father bought the car very soon after my mother died in July 2018. Why? Because a 1938 (the year my late mother was born) Morris 8 was the first car my father owned that worked, which my parents used before they were married!
“He had hoped to 'tinker' with it, but his age and increasing infirmity prevented him from enjoying either lavishing TLC on the car or driving much (he became increasingly anxious of people driving modern cars who didn't appreciate how long pre-war cars took to stop!)”
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 8 June 1938
- Chassis No.: S2/E207599
- Engine No.: s 204441
- DVLA records five registered keepers
- Car was passed to vendor on father's death so two keepers are in same family
- Current keeper since July 2025
- Seller’s late father acquired the car from Morse Classics on 31 July 2018
- Acquired for £14,750
- Restored by Moorland Classic Cars of Stoke-on-Trent in 2000 we are told
- Restoration cost of about £20,000 (invoices and photographs available)
- The vendor states that it was described as "simply stunning" by "Morse Classics"
- Stored in a heated and insulated garage since 2018
- No formal service history but some details shown in photos
- 93,255 miles recorded on MOT certificate dated 14 July 2017 (expired)
- Current odometer reading: 93,538 miles
- Approximately 283 miles added since July 2018
- Photograph album of restoration photographs
- Various old MOTs
- Old buff log book
- V5C
- Factory handbook
- Various magazines
- Please check comments below as car may require trailering on collection
- Car serviced prior to sale by family acquaintance so no invoice available
- Battery recently charged
- Dashpot oil recently topped up
The vendor says:
“There are a number of MOT certificates (no longer required, of course) with, frankly, some inconsistent information. However, the latest MOT certificate is for a test conducted on 14 July 2017 when the recorded mileage was 93,255. I'm almost certain my father didn't drive 283 miles while the car was in his ownership, but I have no record of any mileage between 17 July 2017 and 31 July 2018. The odometer reading now is 93,538.”
The Condition
- Older restoration with little subsequent use that remains in very good order
- Practical four door saloon with rear-hinged doors
- Finished in maroon with black wings and radiator in very good order
- Small paint chip on the leading edge of the driver's door
- Very minor grazing around the bonnet catches
- Bodywork and underside as shown and appear in very good condition
- All instruments and switchgear believed to be working we are told
- Burgundy leather interior with matching carpets
- Leather in very good condition after restoration
- Some fabric trim has become loose and needs to be re-stuck as shown
- Black sliding roof
- 5 black wire wheels still available and included with sale
- Currently fitted with refurbished chrome-hubcapped wheels fitted in 2019
- 5 new 450x17 T/T Roadmaster Tyres and 5 16E13 Michelin TR13 tubes fitted in 2019
The Mechanics
- 918cc 4cyl engine
- 3spd manual transmission
- Engine believed to be factory standard
- Last started but not driven on 19th November 2025 - vendor says video evidence is available
- New 6V battery purchased on 6 August 2024 (£179.15) with 2-year guarantee
- Due to sparing use some checks may be required before using on road
- Car serviced by SU carburettor specialist prior to sale
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