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1932' Morris Major

£10,995

Published 28 January 2024ID: Up2Wge

Expired
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Information from the owner

Age: 92 years

Exterior color: Green

Seller's comments about 1932' Morris Major

1932 Morris Major Six Saloon. Emerald Green over black with green leather upholstery. Often described as a Morris Oxford Six with a coach-built saloon body, the Major 6 was in production between 1930 and 1933. From 1931, the fiscal horsepower was dropped from 14. 9 to 13. 9 and, to achieve this the engine capacity was trimmed by a reduction of 2. 25mm in the bore so that bore and stroke became 61. 25 x 102mm, resulting in a cubic capacity of 1803cc. This, reduced size, six-cylinder had a four-bearing crankshaft, an air-cleaner-heater, and a fume-consumer head. Other standard features now included chrome finished automatic radiator shutters, a 4-speed 'twin-top' gearbox, Lockheed hydraulic brakes and a wide 52'' track. This absolutely charming Morris dates from 1932 and the history folder contains many documents dating back many years detailing various owners etc. We believe it still retains its original registration number and is affectionately known as Winnie, a name she has had for many years. Presented in a vibrant shade of Emerald Green over black and sits on matching black wire wheels, wrapped in a set of matching tyres with the spare mounted on the nearside running board. The deep shine of the paintwork is complemented by the gleaming chrome radiator surround with ‘Calorstat’ thermostatically controlled louvres. The back doors are rear-hinged and the front doors conventional making access to the snug little cabin quite easy. At the rear sits a luggage rack with a smart wicker basket set between the 'Deco-style' rear quarter bumpers. The interior has been fully retrimmed with the leather seats expertly upholstered. The green theme continues with matching carpeting throughout and green leather door cards on the wind-up windows, and wind deflectors and well-polished wooden door cappings enhance the feeling of luxury. The large ‘Pytchley’ sliding-roof has a baize headlining and this, along with the opening windscreen ventilation, offers the 'best-of-both-worlds' in that you can be snug and warm without drafts, or conversely enjoy the fresh air to the full when the sun is out. The Oak dashboard has an oval-shaped central instrument cluster, the sizeable steering wheel has hand controls for the ignition timing and dipping headlights and the pedal arrangement is of the period with a centre throttle. Only in production for a couple of years with comparatively few built, the Major 6 is consequently rare these days and this Morris would be welcome anywhere. With its last lady owner for the last eight years it has been well maintained and used regularly visiting many local classic car shows and events and only for sale now due to downsizing. Winnie really is a delight and runs beautifully along the road albeit at a leisurely pace and receives many admiring glances and waving hands. Now ready for a new adventure and ready for its next custodians. Tax and mot exempt. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Free U. K mainland delivery. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook pages.