1972 Austin Morris 8 CWT Van. Old English White with Black Upholstery. The Austin 8cwt van - a badge-engineered Morris Minor sold as an Austin from 1968 after production of the A35 van ceased. With Austin and Morris becoming subsidiaries of BMC, the Morris commercials became sold as Austin 6cwt and Austin 8cwt, with a closed van and open pick-up versions built until the end of production in 1973. Designed with small businesses in mind, the van version was popular with the Post Office, with the early version of these (to around 1956) having rubber front wings, to cope with the sometimes unforgiving busy situations in which they were expected to work. Both the van and the pick-up differed from the monocoque construction of the Saloon and Traveller variants by having a separate chassis. They also differed in details such as telescopic rear dampers, stiffer rear leaf springs and lower-ratio differentials to cope with the heavier loads. The commercial versions were initially marketed as the Morris Quarter Ton Van and Pick-up, with a Series III designation applied from 1956. The names Minor 6cwt Van and Pickup were used following the introduction of the 1098cc engine in 1962, and the 8cwt version was added in 1968. This stunning Austin has been the subject of a full restoration and the result speaks for itself. The van was completely stripped and all panels replaced as required with copies of all invoices on file. The interior is all brand new and the paint finish outstanding. The engine had been rebuilt previously and covered less than 3,000 miles since. Now in fantastic show condition it is ready for a new adventure. On test drive the van performed just as you would expect and the characteristic exhaust parp is ever present and with a front disc brake upgrade it makes it very competent in modern traffic. The whole concept of purchasing a light commercial for private classic motoring combined with its advertising potential is one we have enjoyed for many years and proved to be an enormous success. Without doubt the most economical and successful form of advertising known to man! Absolutely any inspection welcome. Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied upon sale for your own peace of mind. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook pages.