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1946' Morris Eight

Negotiable
1946' Morris Eight photo #1
Expired
3 years, 8 months ago
Age: 74 years
Exterior color: Black

Following on from our highly successful 86% sold May auction, Bonhams Motoring are delighted to present 115 motor cars and 11 motorcycles in our 25th July Live and Online auction. For more information and to view more pictures and videos of each lot please visit - details above

1946 Morris 8-Series E
Registration no. HXN 662
Chassis no. 74805
Odometer Reading: 47,700
MoT Expiry: n/a

*Older restoration
*Replacement engine believed to be a Gold Seal unit
*Affordable small sized-ration book-era saloon


The Series E offered post-war motorists with a restricted budget the opportunity to buy a small, well-built family saloon and today its ethos makes equal sense in the classic world. This example has average black body and paintwork, the latter requiring improvement and the tan leather interior has the original seats (said to be in average condition), dashboard and carpets being in the same order. Headlining was replaced during the previous restoration and is said to be good. The engine, believed to be a Gold Seal unit, is reported to be good for starting, very good for running and good for presentation (the vendor reports it sounds and runs sweetly) and has the underbonnet tool kit: the running gear is generally good. Electrical main components and ancillaries are said to be average and the original semaphore signals have been replaced by bumper-mounted indicators.

A small-sized yet practical and economical way into the often-forgotten immediate post-war motoring period with the benefit of a replacement engine which is reported to be running well.

£3,500 - 4,500
To be sold without reserve

Vendor Score Total: 53/100

Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.

Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 12/25
Body Work: 2
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Glass: 3
Paint: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 10/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 3
Seats: 2
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 13/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 4
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 4/10
Ancillary components: 2
Main components: 2

Car History File: 2/5

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