Morris Eight Series E
Overview
| Produced: |
1938-1948, 120434 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
With War clouds looming over Europe Morris launched its new Eight model in 1938. The Eight used the trusty old 29bhp sidevalve four and found many friends amongst the loyal Morris customer base. Following the end of World War Two Morris blew the dust off of the Eight and re-launched it to the new-car hungry world as the Eight Series E.
The Series E had hydraulic brakes, a swept back radiator grille and streemlined, built-in headlamps to give it a fresher appearance, although it had to still make do with the old-fashioned "Artillery" wheels. The Eight Series E held the fort well until the revolutionary Minor arrived in 1948. Practical Classics September 2006 - Buying Guide Featuring Morris Eight (1934-1948). Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 918cc | S4 SV |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 mph | 36 mpg | 30 bhp 4400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Morris Eight Buying Guide (1934-1948) |
90 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2006 | |||
| Choosing An Eight: Morris Eight 1934-1948 - Think pre-war classics are fragile? Think again. This durable Thirties' best-seller puts some modern machinery to shame | ||||
| Article |
Send in the clones |
132 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2011 | |||
| Send in the clones - The Morris Eight and Singer Bantam were canny cribs of Ford's Model Y, but which wins the battle for best 30s small saloon? Jon Pressnell arbitrates. | ||||
| Article |
Pieces of eight |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2010 | |||
| Pieces of eight - When four guys in Denmark decided to build a '30s racer on a shoestring, they opted to base it on a Morris Eight - and the result is a little cracker, reckons Jon Pressnell. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Morris Eight 1934-1948 - Life's great with an eight |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2008 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Morris Eight 1934-1948 - Life's great with an eight- Pre-war cars are usually seen as completely unsuited to modern traffic conditions, but there are exceptions - such as the Morris Eight. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Morris 8 |
78 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Morris 8 - Mike Renaut finds out what you need to know when buying a Morris 8. | ||||
| Article |
Back on the Road - Michael Ware's regular feature on reader restorations - Malaysian Morris Eight |
50 |
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| Publication | The Automobile September 2004 | |||
| Back on the Road - Michael Ware's regular feature on reader restorations - Malaysian Morris Eight by K L Ong. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
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