4th Feb, 2026 10:00
February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
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1980 AUSTIN MORRIS MAXI 2 1750 L
Sold for £3,700
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: AUSTIN MORRIS
Model: MAXI 2 1750 L
Registration: GOX 319W
Engine Size (cc): 1748
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Date First Registered: 12/09/1980
MOT Expiry Date: 11/11/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, a service passport, old tax discs, MOT certificates, previous V5S, printed photographs of the vehicle, Owner's Club booklets, a parts catalogue, a Radio Times magazine, and invoices.
The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.
The vendor of this 1980 Austin Morris Maxi is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:
It was November 2024, we asked Dave for a list of some of his favourite cars, and after reeling off some fairly expensive rally pedigrees…he let it slip he loves a Maxi!
So we found just the one.
‘What is there to do to it?’ we naively asked ourselves on that first look round…well, the answer came rather quickly when Roger and Katie at The Motorist hopped in for a test drive. The hydrogas suspension system was completely shot, and a ride down the road resembled another of Dave’s favourites…jelly and blancmange.
We got to work on the necessary improvements, which included:
- Regassing the hydrogas suspension and a new rear suspension pipe
- New clutch
- Reseal of the exhaust system
- 5 new tyres
- New rear brake pipe
- Front brakes all cleaned up
- New rear brake shoes and cylinders
- New lower ball joints
- New steering rack gaiters
- New three-quarter sills to n/s and o/s
- Welding and fabrication, where required, to make it safe
It’s now a much smoother ride than it was this time last year and comes with a fresh MOT.
The only element outstanding to make this car perfect that we haven’t addressed is a worn synchro.
This is noticeable when going from 3rd to 4th gear and when changing down. Please bear this in mind.
PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.
Make: AUSTIN MORRIS
Model: MAXI 2 1750 L
Registration: GOX 319W
Engine Size (cc): 1748
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Date First Registered: 12/09/1980
MOT Expiry Date: 11/11/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, a service passport, old tax discs, MOT certificates, previous V5S, printed photographs of the vehicle, Owner's Club booklets, a parts catalogue, a Radio Times magazine, and invoices.
The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.
The vendor of this 1980 Austin Morris Maxi is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:
It was November 2024, we asked Dave for a list of some of his favourite cars, and after reeling off some fairly expensive rally pedigrees…he let it slip he loves a Maxi!
So we found just the one.
‘What is there to do to it?’ we naively asked ourselves on that first look round…well, the answer came rather quickly when Roger and Katie at The Motorist hopped in for a test drive. The hydrogas suspension system was completely shot, and a ride down the road resembled another of Dave’s favourites…jelly and blancmange.
We got to work on the necessary improvements, which included:
- Regassing the hydrogas suspension and a new rear suspension pipe
- New clutch
- Reseal of the exhaust system
- 5 new tyres
- New rear brake pipe
- Front brakes all cleaned up
- New rear brake shoes and cylinders
- New lower ball joints
- New steering rack gaiters
- New three-quarter sills to n/s and o/s
- Welding and fabrication, where required, to make it safe
It’s now a much smoother ride than it was this time last year and comes with a fresh MOT.
The only element outstanding to make this car perfect that we haven’t addressed is a worn synchro.
This is noticeable when going from 3rd to 4th gear and when changing down. Please bear this in mind.
PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.
Auction: February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 4th Feb, 2026
Welcome to our February Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
Viewing
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Auction Days are closed.
