


1936 Morris Other Morris 10hp
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1938 Morris 10 – Road-Legal Pre-War Saloon
1938 Morris 10 finished in black with a tidy red interior. A solid, usable example of a pre-war British saloon that has clearly been kept for driving rather than just display.
The car starts easily and runs well, the engine pulls cleanly and the 4 speed gearbox selects and operates as it should. It drives comfortably at sensible speeds. Steering, brakes, and suspension all operate in keeping with the car’s age, making it straightforward to drive for anyone familiar with classic vehicles. Handbrake even works well!
Externally, the black paint presents as tidy, though by no means immaculate, with a consistent, honest finish. Brightwork and trim are in good order for a car of this era, giving it a neat, period-correct appearance without being over-restored. Purests will note the chrome grill, but it came to us with this, and we like it. Panel fit and overall stance are tidy and correct.
Inside, the red interior is clean and very presentable, offering good contrast to the exterior. Seats are comfortable and supportive, and the cabin layout is simple and functional, with good visibility and an easy driving position. Screen opens for that "natural air-conditioning"! Everything is as you’d expect from a practical pre-war saloon—nothing complicated, nothing unnecessary.
Road legal and ready to be enjoyed, this Morris 10 would suit someone looking for a dependable, straightforward classic. Ideal for weekend use, local shows, vintage runs, or relaxed touring, it’s a sensible entry into pre-war motoring that rewards regular use rather than sitting idle.
Only selling as relocating.
Questions & Answers
What speed dos she like on open road splitterman (12 • 12:07 pm, Tue, 13 Jan )Well, we tend to sit at around 70kph. tui12 (323 • Tuesday, 13 January 2026 )I am no Morris expert but I thought the Ten had a SV engine but this car has an OHV. Am I correct and has this car been reengined? longbridge (89 • 12:16 pm, Tue, 13 Jan )No, it's an original series 3 with OHV. They introduced the Wolseley OHV in the S3, then carried on post war. tui12 (323 • Tuesday, 13 January 2026 )Hi. The ad headline says 1936 but the description talks about the car being 1938. Car Jam says 1936. But the OHV motor wasn't available until 1938 in the Morris 10. So which year is your (rather nice) 10? And is the car a body-on-chassis or a unitary construction body (Series M)? bda454 (185 • 12:06 am, Sun, 18 Jan )Pretty sure it’s a 38 S3, and potentially original motor, but possibly mis-registered when it was put back on the road. The chassis number is series 3. It has some quirks, like the S2 grille, and the ‘36 rego, but pretty sure it’s 38. tui12 (323 • Sunday, 18 January 2026 )99% sure is body-on-chassis S3, but haven’t looked! Seller comment Sunday, 18 January 2026 Thanks. It certainly seems there might have been a bit of a crossover period, with later Series III (still body-on-chassis) getting OHV engines in parallel with the release of the 1938 M series (monocoque/unitary construction) with OHV engine. bda454 (185 • 11:44 am, Mon, 19 Jan )From Google: Morris 10 Series III (Pre-1938): Featured a body built onto a separate chassis, with updated overhead-valve (OHV) engine in its later versions but traditional construction.Morris 10 Series III (Pre-1938): Featured a body built onto a separate chassis, with updated overhead-valve (OHV) engine in its later versions but traditional construction. bda454 (185 • 11:46 am, Mon, 19 Jan )Oops: Also from Google: Morris 10 Series M (1938 onwards): A completely new design with a welded, one-piece body and chassis (unitary construction), plus a new 1140cc OHV engine, making it Morris's first car with this advanced method. bda454 (185 • 11:47 am, Mon, 19 Jan )Hope the info helps people. I'm not ready to buy just yet (too many cars and not enough space!) but otherwise would be taking a very serious look at your car. bda454 (185 • 11:48 am, Mon, 19 Jan )
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