Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 14: 1970 Morris 1800 at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle is a Mk2, complete, and starts and runs; it has not been used for a year and needs recommissioning; and it comes with the V5C, handbook and workshop manuals.
What to check on any BMC 1800 Landcrab
- Because there is no front subframe, rot in the structure cannot be solved by bolting on new parts.
- The front valance contains a structural crossmember and must be examined closely.
- Check both inner and outer sills, and be wary of new outer sills simply welded over rotten inners; genuine sills include a section that tucks behind the front wing, which pattern parts lack.
- Look at the jacking points, floorpans and footwells.
- Damp front footwells can mean a leaking windscreen seal or corrosion at the A-posts, which is hidden behind the front wings.
- Inspect the headlamp bowls, as rot there often signals wing rot, plus the door bottoms (blocked drains are a common cause), the double-skinned rear wheelarches, the trailing edge of the boot lid and the front edge of the bonnet.
Checks for this car
- Check the Hydrolastic suspension height and look for leaks.
- Check the sills and floors.
- Check the brakes and fluids after standing.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- When was the Hydrolastic suspension last pumped up or checked?
- What will need doing to recommission it?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
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