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
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
918ccS4 SV
Transmission
TypeGearsComment
Manual4
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
WormBeam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springsBeam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
58 mph36 mpg30 bhp 4400
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DrumDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
11 Morris Eight Series E H&H Sales Limited 19 Apr 2012 - £3640.00
71 Morris Eight Series E H&H Sales Limited 16 Sep 2009 - £1150.00
051 Morris 8 Series E Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 12 Mar 2008 £5000.00 -
315 Morris EIGHT SERIES E ECA Classic Auctions 4 Jun 2006 Not sold
695 1948 Morris Eight Series E Saloon Bonhams 10 Sep 2005 £2000.00 £2300.00
301 Morris 8 Saloon Coys 7 Mar 2004 - £1294.00
022 Morris 8 Series 'E' BCA 14 Feb 2004 - £2100.00
319 Morris Eight Series E (1947) Cheffins 21 Sep 2002 £950.00 -
017 Morris 8 Two Door Saloon (1946) H&H Sales Limited 24 Jul 2002 - £450.00
863 Morris Eight Saloon (1934) Cheffins 6 Apr 2002 Not sold
219 Morris Ser E 8 hp (1948) RTS Auctions Ltd 16 Sep 2001 Not sold
005 Morris Eight Series E (1948) H&H Sales Limited 7 Jun 2000 £1200.00 -
001 Morris Eight Series E (1948) BCA 7 Feb 2000 - £1498.00
216 Morris Eight SE (1946) RTS Auctions Ltd 24 Oct 1999 £1300.00 -
212 Morris Eight SeF (1947) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 Feb 1999 £1000.00 -
007 Morris Eight Series S Z (1946) BCA 12 Oct 1998 Not sold
244 Morris 10/4 Saloon (1938) RTS Auctions Ltd 11 Jan 1998 £3000.00 -
378 Morris Eight SE (1947) Lambert & Foster 10 Oct 1996 £980.00 -
015 Morris Eight Series E (1946) ADT 12 Aug 1996 - £1024.00
023 Morris Eight SE (1947) ADT 27 Nov 1995 - £2050.00
624 Morris Eight Series E (1948) Holloways Auctioneers Ltd 22 Apr 1995 FF4650.00 -
041 Morris Eight Series E (1948) Brooks 10 Nov 1994 £4700.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying Guide - Morris Eight Buying Guide (1934-1948)
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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
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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
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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
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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 View
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
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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
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Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2003
Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars
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