The 1937 Morris 8 - intro & walkaround (Ep.2)

Now that the Morris 8 Series 1 is back home, and the spare parts that were piled up inside it removed, it was time to give this pre-war car a quick rinse down and have a proper look at it. In this video I do a quick guided tour of the Morris 8's pre-war charms, areas that already stand out as needing TLC, and its original features.
If you've not already seen Episode 1, the collection episode, I'll include a link to it at the end of this vid. If ancient cars in "barn find" condition (this Morris Eight has been off the road for a looooong time) are your thing, please consider subscribing to the Old Classic Car channel, and also take a look at the other uploads now on here.
If you own a Morris 8, or have done in the past, please post a comment below the video - all advice welcome.
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[@oldclassiccarUK]

*I hope that this 2nd vid about the Morris 8 was of interest, if so please check out the other uploads on this channel now. If you have an 8, or have done in the past, it'd be interesting to read your thoughts in the comments section below, thanks.*

[@RoyCousins]

A nice honest old motor that deserves preservation. It looks like she's gone to a good home.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Roy, yes it's a great little machine. The fact that it was owned by the previous owner since 1949 was interesting. Keep watching the channel for future updates! Thanks

[@davidpettinger6350]

What a gem !! I have a pre-series 1935 (with sun roof). Apart from upholstery, all original. Unfortunately the upholstery (redone by a previous owner) isn't great. Seats are ok but over the wheel arches and sun visors aren't that flash. I would rather have had it a bit tatty but original. Fortunately the paintwork still comes to a nice gleam so the relatively new interior doesn't actually clash. I've just got a nice wicker basket for the back so just need one of the old bakelite or plastic tea sets for picnics. Don't think the best china would survive 😄.

[@guitarplayerwannabee]

My dad had the later 4 door version with cast wheels. As a teenager, it seemed luxury compared to our old Ford Prefect. I remember it had inbuilt jacks in front of the passenger seat and, being inquisitive, I pumped them. Lifted the car off the ground OK. Unfortunately, I couldn't raise them. When my Dad left for work the next day he was furious!!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Ha great memory to have, that'd be the Series 2 version

[@reburdoc4647]

Kenelm Lee Guinness => KLG spark plugs => My oldest spark plug dismantles and has fibre instead of the white porcelain

[@austinswallow]

lovely, what a find! I think your preserve approach is spot-on, it is only original once & being in such a nice condition it would be a shame to restore this to an inch of its being, original cars are far more interesting, restored cars never can look quite right, they seem to lose something in the process as the repairs never seem to be undertaken exactly like-for-like, or they are made too perfect, better than they came from the factory. The other big plus with preservation is that the car can be used without a long time being restored and given the changing attitudes towards ICE vehicles we should all be using them as much as we can while we can, just in case we are prevented from doing so!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks, yes they're only original once, the plan is to do the same approach with the '37 Talbot that also turned up recently kzbin.info/www/bejne/e166Z5mVbZKMebs. I like to submerge myself in the past and try and visualise where these cars spent their early lives, especially the war years etc. Losing originality tends to break down that link with the past. Sometimes everything needs to be restored if things have deteriorated badly, but wherever possible I like to keep what I can of the original. Keep watching the channel for future updates!!! Thanks

[@bsimpson6204]

Bulgin. the plug makers are sill in business , not bad going Looks like the socket is just left of the steering column

[@LHoriginal]

Absolutely brilliant looking thing, I would love to have one when I can drive

[@blackvulcan100]

My first car but the soft top tourer version 1937 reg DOC 881 paid £12.10.00 from City motors Worcester Street Gloucester about 1964.

[@chrispenn715]

Nice to see the Morris - seems to be in pretty good condition. About 15 years ago I owned a 4 door series 1 - the 'top of the range' version with the sunroof and safety glass. :-) I bought mine from the widow of the previous owner, who had restored it but sadly died before he could use it. I enjoyed trundling around Suffolk in it for a few years and entered the local Felixstowe Classic Car run a couple of times. Flat out I saw 65 on the clock once - felt like you were in imminent danger of death! A great fun car though - I also used it to drive some friends' parents to their 50th wedding anniversary - their first car was a Morris 8

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Good to hear from you Chris. 65mph!!!?!!! bravery medals are awarded for less I suspect! More updates will be uploaded soon so keep an eye on the channel. Thanks, RJ

[@wolseleyfw]

Think the little switch on steering column is the dip switch, very similar to a 1935 Wolseley Wasp which I had for 43 yrs

[@oldclassiccarUK]

That makes sense, thanks Michael

[@arthurfarrow]

Champion L-10s are familiar to D1 Bantam owners and the J-8 to lawnmower enthusiasts.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

L10s are also usually to be found under the bonnet of upright Ford Pops etc etc

[@andyglazzard1062]

Love the car and the Altoids tin is great!....the tin is a British Pharmaceutical Home Front collectable dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s WW2.., ....the original celebrated curiously strong mints referring to the high concentration of peppermint oil in the original lozenge....I have a 1935 Austin Ruby and I am getting myself one of these Altoid tins for my car ASAP!...come in useful for spare parts...great!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Excellent confectionery-related info, thanks :) I must remember where I put it

[@AndrewNicklen]

Hi Ive Just watched a few of your videos and relised the morris 8 you are doing up in these videos is the car i now have in my shed , i bought it at a farm sale and am just about to start work on it , i would love to know how you came to have it and where you sold it on ?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi I found it online, I don't remember who I sold it to when I decided to cut back on projects (!) so presumably whoever I sold it to then put it up for sale at the farm sale you went to.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

What a little beauty. Very stylish. I almost can't believe the condition it is in, the paint should come up nicely with that lovely patina. I am binge watching the series. 😊👍

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks, don't miss the other vids that are now on the channel too :)

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@oldclassiccarUK Oh, I will, I'm hooked already 😊

[@oldclassiccarUK]

@@PaulinesPastimes Thanks, if you know of anyone else who might be interested, please pass on a link to the channel, thanks

[@derekredfern3228]

Really good videos, excellent presentation. Are you Simon who presents the Bidding Room on TV?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Hi, glad you liked the videos. No, I'm not that Simon fella - although we have similar tastes in headgear :-) RJ.

[@derekredfern3228]

You sound exactly like him. A really great video and presentation. Just a tip. If you want to appeal to the American market please wear a baseball cap backwards, have a huge beard and belly, shout a lot, repeat everything every four minutes and keep telling us about the impossibly tight deadline. And don't forget the huge amount of tattoos. Probably best stay the way you are !!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

@@derekredfern3228 Top tips there Derek! Keep watching the channel and look out for a reversed baseball cap!

[@vijayakrishnannair]

Great cars 👍

[@alancampbell5932]

A wonderrful little car and a wonderful video. I look forward to further editions.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks Alan, there are a couple of episodes that follow on from this one, namely kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLPdX2YmNuYb9U and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioOcqGOnp82UqKs

[@alancampbell5932]

@@oldclassiccarUK I have watched them. Very interesting.

[@davidkiss3948]

Great little car, look forward to having a ride out in it....

[@oldclassiccarUK]

But of course, it should be less draughty than the last car I took you for a spin in

[@therockinghorseworkshop7529]

@@oldclassiccarUK I'll bring a coat and scarf just in case....🌨

[@charlieshad139]

2:48 Does anyone know the name of the component that is connecting the engine block and the radiator? and where to get it? thank you!