Morris Commercial PV Hardware Shop

Morris Commercial PV hardware shop 1951

Key facts

  • Year

    1951

  • Country

    Great Britain

  • Capacity

    2,050cc

  • Cylinders

    In-line 4

  • Valves

    Overhead

  • Output

    42bhp @ 3,250rpm

  • Maximum speed

    45mph (approx)

  • Price new

    £730

  • Owner

    National Motor Museum Trust (Donated by Messrs C., I. & P. Wells)

  • Manufacturer

    Morris Commercial Cars Ltd

The 15/20cwt Morris Commercial PV (Parcels Van) was announced in 1946, despite some pre-War production. Of the 16,000 built, this is one of seven remaining roadworthy. Purchased new by shopkeepers Daniels & Sons of Snettisham, Norfolk, the factory-built body was converted to a mobile hardware shop by the addition of roller shutters, shelving and a 150-gallon paraffin tank. Following Mr Daniels’ retirement in 1975, the van fell into disrepair.

Three years later it was purchased by the Wells family and extensively restored, taking part in many road rallies. In 1989 it starred in the television programme All Creatures Great and Small.

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Panoramic view of the first floor of the National Motor Museum

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