Morris - Single Seater Racing Car - 1926
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This 1926 Morris Cowley single-seater racing car has a 1,802 cc Hotchkiss engine with matching numbers and an FIA HRP car pass.
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Description from the seller
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Historic single-seat racing car, built and piloted by the Canadian motor-sport legend Lloyd Shaw (number 12)
• 1926 Morris Cowley chassis with matching numbers 1,800 cm³ Hotchkiss engine
• Extensive mechanical overhaul with racing carburetor, hydraulic brakes and Kigass starter pump
• FIA HRP car pass available
• Successful racing history on dirt tracks and hill climbs (including Klausenrennen, Grossglockner Grand Prix)
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
The Morris Cowley was one of the best-known British cars in the 1920s and, thanks to its solid construction, provided a valued base for contemporary racing conversions. The offered vehicle was designed as a monoposto racing car by the Canadian racer Lloyd Shaw (1912–1983) – member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame – and was used in the 1930s on speedways such as Leamington, Chatham and Sarnia; among other results, Shaw achieved third place in Leamington in 1934 and a half-mile record in 1938. The racing car still carries Shaw’s starting number 12 and was later adapted for hill climbs, participating among others in Klausenrennen, Grossglockner Grand Prix, Kerenzerbergrennen and Michaelskreuzrennen.
BODY/PAINT:
The vehicle features an open monoposto racing body. The chassis and underbody show no corrosion. Equipment includes a larger aluminum fuel tank topped with a distinctive Bugatti gas cap.
INTERIOR:
The monoposto cockpit is typical of racing cars: very tight and streamlined; the steering wheel is removable for entering and exiting. According to the manufacturer’s information, the car is suitable for drivers up to a height of about 182 cm.
TECHNICAL:
The car is powered by an 1,800 cm³ Hotchkiss engine, identified as matching numbers to the 1926 chassis. The technology has undergone a comprehensive overhaul: the engine was completely rebuilt and equipped with a racing carburetor. Hydraulic brakes were added, and the steering, Dynastart and ignition magnet were overhauled, with the entire electrical system renewed. The fuel system features a refurbished manual fuel pump as well as a retrofitted Kigass injection pump to assist starting. For thermal relief during idle operation, an additional electric fan was installed behind the refurbished radiator.
DOCUMENTS:
The vehicle has an official FIA HRP car pass.
The racing car is located in Switzerland – Affoltern am Albis.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Historic single-seat racing car, built and piloted by the Canadian motor-sport legend Lloyd Shaw (number 12)
• 1926 Morris Cowley chassis with matching numbers 1,800 cm³ Hotchkiss engine
• Extensive mechanical overhaul with racing carburetor, hydraulic brakes and Kigass starter pump
• FIA HRP car pass available
• Successful racing history on dirt tracks and hill climbs (including Klausenrennen, Grossglockner Grand Prix)
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
The Morris Cowley was one of the best-known British cars in the 1920s and, thanks to its solid construction, provided a valued base for contemporary racing conversions. The offered vehicle was designed as a monoposto racing car by the Canadian racer Lloyd Shaw (1912–1983) – member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame – and was used in the 1930s on speedways such as Leamington, Chatham and Sarnia; among other results, Shaw achieved third place in Leamington in 1934 and a half-mile record in 1938. The racing car still carries Shaw’s starting number 12 and was later adapted for hill climbs, participating among others in Klausenrennen, Grossglockner Grand Prix, Kerenzerbergrennen and Michaelskreuzrennen.
BODY/PAINT:
The vehicle features an open monoposto racing body. The chassis and underbody show no corrosion. Equipment includes a larger aluminum fuel tank topped with a distinctive Bugatti gas cap.
INTERIOR:
The monoposto cockpit is typical of racing cars: very tight and streamlined; the steering wheel is removable for entering and exiting. According to the manufacturer’s information, the car is suitable for drivers up to a height of about 182 cm.
TECHNICAL:
The car is powered by an 1,800 cm³ Hotchkiss engine, identified as matching numbers to the 1926 chassis. The technology has undergone a comprehensive overhaul: the engine was completely rebuilt and equipped with a racing carburetor. Hydraulic brakes were added, and the steering, Dynastart and ignition magnet were overhauled, with the entire electrical system renewed. The fuel system features a refurbished manual fuel pump as well as a retrofitted Kigass injection pump to assist starting. For thermal relief during idle operation, an additional electric fan was installed behind the refurbished radiator.
DOCUMENTS:
The vehicle has an official FIA HRP car pass.
The racing car is located in Switzerland – Affoltern am Albis.
Details
Brand
Morris
Model type
Single Seater Racing Car
Year
1926
Located in
Switzerland
Mileage reading
999999 mi
Registration papers
Swiss import papers
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Horse power
30
Cubic capacity
1802
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
Yes
Engine number
126134
Chassis number
D126134
Condition (Exterior)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
