13th May, 2023 13:00
An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles
1971 Morris 1800
Converted to Manual transmission
Registration - TNK 962J
Chassis No. - MHS82D28007A
M.O.T. - 8th May 2024
Odometer - 81,641
The Morris 1800 (aka ‘Land Crab’) and its badge-engineered Austin and Wolseley stable mates were always relatively rare sights on our roads, but have now long since passed in the ‘once in a blue moon’ category. This very original-looking MKII example teams deep blue bodywork with mid-blue vinyl interior trim and matching carpets. It apparently began life with automatic transmission, but somewhere along the way has been converted to manual. We understand the vendor purchased ‘TNK 962J’ from a friend in 2019, since when it has seen very little use, though has been dry stored and regularly started. He presently considers the car’s B Series engine to be in ‘excellent’ order, and classes the four-speed gearbox, four-door bodywork and upholstery as ‘good’, and the paintwork as ‘average’. According to Experian Autocheck, the venerable Morris has had 11 keepers to date, while the odometer registers a very credible total mileage of 81,641.
Voted European Car of the Year for 1965, BMC’s 1800 could be considered a large version of its 1100/1300 models, in that it featured a transversely-mounted engine driving the front wheels – in this case the 1800 B Series unit as found in the MGB. The MKII version of 1968 brought a selection of minor cosmetic changes but also featured larger wheels and a 5bhp hike in power, thanks to an increase in the engine’s compression ratio. Total production of the model line-up was some 352,000 units in just over a decade, with the most common version being the Austin (221,000) followed by the Morris (95,271) and then the Wolseley (35,597). Many have been lost to corrosion over the years, while others have sadly been destroyed by the banger racing fraternity, for whom the uncommonly rigid bodyshell is a big plus. According to the ‘How Many Left’ website, ‘TNK 962J’ is arguably one of only 63 street legal standard Morris examples remaining.
In summary:
- An apparently very original and now rare example
- At sometime converted from automatic to manual transmission
- A seemingly very usable family classic
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £3,375
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - TNK 962J
Chassis No. - MHS82D28007A
M.O.T. - 8th May 2024
Odometer - 81,641
The Morris 1800 (aka ‘Land Crab’) and its badge-engineered Austin and Wolseley stable mates were always relatively rare sights on our roads, but have now long since passed in the ‘once in a blue moon’ category. This very original-looking MKII example teams deep blue bodywork with mid-blue vinyl interior trim and matching carpets. It apparently began life with automatic transmission, but somewhere along the way has been converted to manual. We understand the vendor purchased ‘TNK 962J’ from a friend in 2019, since when it has seen very little use, though has been dry stored and regularly started. He presently considers the car’s B Series engine to be in ‘excellent’ order, and classes the four-speed gearbox, four-door bodywork and upholstery as ‘good’, and the paintwork as ‘average’. According to Experian Autocheck, the venerable Morris has had 11 keepers to date, while the odometer registers a very credible total mileage of 81,641.
Voted European Car of the Year for 1965, BMC’s 1800 could be considered a large version of its 1100/1300 models, in that it featured a transversely-mounted engine driving the front wheels – in this case the 1800 B Series unit as found in the MGB. The MKII version of 1968 brought a selection of minor cosmetic changes but also featured larger wheels and a 5bhp hike in power, thanks to an increase in the engine’s compression ratio. Total production of the model line-up was some 352,000 units in just over a decade, with the most common version being the Austin (221,000) followed by the Morris (95,271) and then the Wolseley (35,597). Many have been lost to corrosion over the years, while others have sadly been destroyed by the banger racing fraternity, for whom the uncommonly rigid bodyshell is a big plus. According to the ‘How Many Left’ website, ‘TNK 962J’ is arguably one of only 63 street legal standard Morris examples remaining.
In summary:
- An apparently very original and now rare example
- At sometime converted from automatic to manual transmission
- A seemingly very usable family classic
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles, 13th May, 2023
Our May auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 12th May 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 13th May 9am - 1pm
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