1963 GILBERN GT 1800 - BILL POSTINS

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1963 GILBERN GT 1800

The GT, a 2+2 two door coupé was the company's first car and was made between 1959 and 1967. The GT Mk 1 was initially available with either 948 cc Austin-Healey Sprite with an optional Shorrocks supercharger or Coventry Climax 1098 cc engines. The chassis was fabricated from square steel tubing and the front suspension was initially from the Austin A35. The body was a one piece moulding. Later versions came with a B-series 1500 or 1600 cc MGA or 1800 cc MGB engine and coil sprung BMC rear axle. With the coming of the larger engine, the car was renamed the 1800GT.Often called a budget Aston Martin. Here we offer superb example that has recently emerged from a complete ground up restoration.Acquired by the last owner as stripped down basket case,who then embarked on major nut and bolt rebuild when most parts were either replaced or refurbished. The chassis for example was professionally repaired and upgraded with extra material for extra strength and rigidity. The car was the professionally repainted in an original 1963 Gilbern colour, reupholstered and carpeted. The final result being an award winning show car and a great credit to the restorer. The car comes with a comprehensive history file detailing all aspects of the rebuild. Part exchange considered. Please call me on 01676 533949 0r 07860804390 for an appointment to view.

  

 

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1928 MORRIS COWLEY SALOON - BILL POSTINS

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 1928 MORRIS COWLEY SALOON

 

The Morris Cowley and its de-luxe brother the Oxford were so successful in the mid-1920s that William Morris was obliged to institute three shift working and acquire the Hotchkiss factory in Coventry in order to satisfy demand. The basic design of the Cowley dates to the period before the Great War, but there was always a continuous process of development, notably the introduction of balloon tyres, improved engines, electric lighting and starting and finally optional front wheel brakes in 1926. The engine is the 1548cc four-cylinder side-valve Morris unit, with three main bearings and Lucas magneto ignition, coupled via a wet plate clutch to a three speed gearbox.
The example we offer here was first registered in Somerset on 7th of August 1928.Furthermore, according to the last owner and the 1942 Buff log book, the car appears to have had just 4 owners from new, changing hands just 3 times since 1965.

The car has obviously been subject to an earlier restoration. Recently fitted with new carpets. The Morris rides on period artillery wheels.
Finished in cream the Cowley would make an ideal wedding car.

We are more than happy to entertain a part exchange with if needs be for a more valuable car ie. cash either way.

Please call me on 01676 533949 for an appointment to view.

 

 Bill Postins Motor Trade career spans 49 years, commencing in the late 50s training with the Kenning Motor Group. A major player at the time in the British Motor Corporation's dealer network. Bill Postins actually sold the very first MGB in Warwickshire.

 

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Morris Cowley (Flatnose) (1926–1931) - 201,692 made
Body style 2 and 4 seat tourer, coupé, 4-door saloon, folding head saloon (1930).
Engine 1548 cc side-valve Straight-4
Wheelbase 102 inches, Length 150 inches, Width 58.5 inches
The Bullnose radiator was replaced by a flat version in 1926 in a new version of the car with all steel bodies becoming available. The engines remained the same, but the Cowley unlike the Oxford, retained braking on the rear wheels only as standard, although a front brake system was available at extra cost (featured car has this fitted). The chassis was new and the suspension was updated with semi elliptic leaf springs all round plus Smiths friction type scissor shock absorbers. The brakes are rod and spring operated with cams inside the drums to actuate. Interesting to note that the rear brake drums include two sets of shoes, one of which is connected directly to the handbrake.
The chassis was further modified in 1931 to bring it in line with the Morris Major. Wire wheels became an option instead of the solid spoked artillery ones previously fitted.

Source: http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Morris:_Flatnose