Morris Eight Special Boattail – With an Eye for Detail

A story of a time when cars were still conceived, designed, and built by human hands.

A time when every detail had a purpose, and driving pleasure came first.

This Morris Special Spitzheck is ready for the road—not someday, but right now.

The Vehicle at a Glance

Registration Details:

Year of Manufacture: 1936

Displacement: 885 cc / Weight: 610 kg

Technical Inspection (TÜV): Valid until December 2027

Valuation Report: €82,000

Fully Restored—For Reliable Enjoyment

The car has been prepared with great care for modern road use, without sacrificing its original character. Overview of work performed:

✓ Completely rust-free

✓ Rear axle shafts newly sealed

✓ Oil pan newly sealed

✓ New alternator installed (original unit included)

✓ Steering box restored

✓ Electrical system overhauled; new alternator regulator installed

✓ New tires, including new inner tubes

✓ New battery

✓ Electric cooling fan retrofitted (for reliable city driving)

✓ Radiator restored

✓ Electric fuel pump retrofitted

✓ Air intake to carburetor optimized

✓ Front shock absorbers overhauled

✓ Regular oil changes and service documented

✓ Seats reupholstered

✓ New tonneau cover (custom-fitted rain cover)

Details That Delight the Connoisseur

Anyone familiar with "Specials" knows exactly what makes this particular example so special:

Externally Mounted Handbrake — iconic, distinctive, and a true conversation piece at any gathering.

Hydraulic Braking System — installed as early as 1936. No cables, no rods. Genuine engineering that was truly ahead of its time.

Dashboard-Mounted Manual-Wind Clock — because a vehicle of this caliber deserves to tell a story on the inside, too.

Aluminum Running Boards — your very first contact with this car is an experience in itself.

Surprisingly Spacious Trunk — for those drives that you wish would never end.

Handcrafted Leather Luggage Bag by a Master Saddler — mounted externally on the spare wheel; made of genuine leather and entirely handmade. A detail that demonstrates the exacting standards with which this car has been maintained.

Valuation Report: €82,000

An independent appraisal confirms the exceptional condition and value of this vehicle. When you buy this car, you aren't buying blindly—you are investing in true substance.

Who Is This Car For?

For someone who doesn't merely *own* classic cars, but truly *loves* them.

For someone who knows that 610 kilograms of vintage machinery can deliver a far more visceral driving experience than three tons of modern sheet metal.

With this exciting and fascinating classic car, you are guaranteed to be the center of attention at any classic car meet, rally, or scenic drive.

You will never have your thunder stolen by an identical vehicle.

This Morris Special "Spitzheck" (Pointed Tail) is a vehicle meant to be driven—something that is easily accomplished thanks to excellent parts availability and inherent reliability.

This vehicle is being sold on behalf of a client (private sale).

We act solely as intermediaries and points of contact for any inquiries you may have; no warranty or guarantee is provided.

The vehicle is currently located at our facility in Frankfurt am Main.

Viewings are welcome by prior appointment.

Please note:

All information is provided without warranty or guarantee and has been compiled to the best of our knowledge. However, despite careful verification, typographical errors or inaccuracies in figures and data may still occur; prospective buyers are advised to independently verify all details if necessary.

Subject to changes, errors, and omissions.