The Dawn of Motoring Sale 2023 4th August 2023

30 The Dawn of Motoring Sale 2023 - Cars Registration: FJO 247 Chassis No.: 84/T1375 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Lot 259 1938 Morris Commercial 1-Tonne Truck Morris Motors had offered a commercial derivative of its first passenger car, the Oxford, prior to World War I and, by the 1920s, the company wanted to expand its model range into heavier commercial vehicles. In 1924 Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. was formed when William Morris took over the factory of axle manufacturer, E.G. Wrigley & Co. Ltd, in Soho, Birmingham. By 1938, Morris Commercial was a household name, building vehicles for commercial use in a variety of shapes and sizes. One of the most successful was the 1,800cc four-cylinder 1-Tonne Truck, bought in their thousands by small and medium sized businesses. This rather smart example was purchased for the Cooke Collection in 1977 and restored by the Collection’s in-house team during the 1980s. It’s finished in traditional coach painted Brown with a green canvas ‘tilt’, sits on yellow artillery wheels and is fitted with a tow-bar. The drop-sides have been sign-written ‘The Coach House - Vintage Museum and Workshops’ and the tidy interior is finished in red vinyl. It’s been on display in the Museum for many years enjoying the occasional trip out to a show. We understand that it’s running and driving well and is ideal for Historic Commercial Vehicle runs and events. Offered from the Cooke Collection, this smart 1-tonne drop-side truck has been in their ownership since 1977. An older restored example, it’s running and driving well and ready to be used. Pure nostalgia. Consignor: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 259 Bid On Lot 259