Morris Marina cabriolet | 1975

Morris Marina 1.8 “Pilgrim Bulldog” cabriolet | 1975

Highlights:

– 1,800 cc four-cylinder Morris Marina petrol engine, manual transmission

– Rare vintage-style roadster from the British manufacturer Pilgrim

– Extensive recent recommissioning including wiring, cylinder head and ignition

– New tyres, clutch slave cylinder and brake work carried out

– Eligible for historic vehicle registration according to the seller

The seller offers for sale this 1975 Morris Marina Pilgrim Bulldog cabriolet, powered by a 1,800 cc four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example is finished in dark blue with contrasting wire-style wheels, a rear-mounted spare wheel and a folding soft top, capturing the elegant lines of a pre-war British roadster. The car has recently received extensive recommissioning work: the wiring has been repaired, the cylinder head has been attended to, new tyres have been fitted, the ignition system has received a complete service, and the clutch slave cylinder and brakes have been dealt with. According to the seller the car is ready to be used directly, with only small defects in the soft top, which remains usable. The seller notes that this is quite a rare unit from the manufacturer Pilgrim and that it can be registered as a historic vehicle.

The Morris Marina Pilgrim Bulldog is a British-built vintage-style roadster inspired by the classic sports cars of the 1930s, with long flowing fenders, freestanding headlights and an upright radiator grille. Pilgrim built its cars around proven, easily serviceable mechanicals from British Leyland, with the Morris Marina donating its robust 1.8-litre engine and running gear. The Marina powerplant, derived from the celebrated BMC B-series family, is well known for its simplicity and the wide availability of parts, which makes ownership refreshingly straightforward.

The result is a car that delivers the romance and roadside presence of a pre-war roadster combined with mechanicals that any classic car workshop can maintain. These hand-built cars were produced in modest numbers, and well-sorted examples rarely come up for sale. With its recent mechanical attention and distinctive appearance, this Bulldog offers open-top vintage-style motoring at an accessible level, ideal for sunny weekend drives, club events and rallies.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Seville province, Spain.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Spanish registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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