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- 1933 Morris Commercial C-Type 2-Tonne Dropside Truck
1933 Morris Commercial C-Type 2-Tonne Dropside Truck
Lot Number: 135
1933 Morris Commercial C-Type 2-Tonne Dropside Truck
This smart 2-Tonne C-type Dropside Truck has been fully restored and is perfect for County Shows or can even be used as intended.
- ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £12,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
169 UXS -
ODOMETER READING
7305 Miles
SUMMARY
This smart 2-Tonne C-type Dropside Truck has been fully restored and is perfect for County Shows or can even be used as intended.
DESCRIPTION
- The nascent Morris Motors had offered a commercial derivative of its first passenger car, the Oxford, prior to WWI but it was not until the early 1920s that a serious attempt was made to grab a slice of the light van market, with Morris Commercials being formed
- Early 1933 saw the announcement of the new C-Type, available with four and six-cylinder petrol engines and this wonderful truck was available as a dropside lorry, light van and even a 5th wheel Tractor type designed to tow long trailers
- First registered in 1933, this 13ft dropside has been subject to a full restoration between 2004-2006 and has seen very little use since, spending its time in Collections and coming out for shows
- Powered by 3,485cc four-cylinder rated at 24.8bhp coupled to a manual gearbox with 'normal' control
- Finished in traditional green, sitting on matching green wheels, with the drop-sides and rear sign-written and the tidy interior finished in tan vinyl
- Supplied with numerous invoices, previous photographs, handwritten correspondence and notes
- In Collections for many years enjoying the occasional trip out to a show, it is ideal for Historic Commercial Vehicle runs, County fares and could even be used as was originally intended
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 135
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- COMMERCIAL DROPSI
- Registration Number
- 169 UXS
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 230C7500
- Engine Number
- 0F12174
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Green
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
92 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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