Introduction
Glyn Parry
It has an appeal to those who are captivated by the unexceptional - and in 2.0-litre form, this Ital is actually exceptionally rare.
Is the Morris Ital a hard sell? Perhaps on the surface. Yet as a car created for a conservative fleet market, it actually offered a lot more than its reputation suggests. Often described as a facelifted Marina with a different front and rear end, the Ital is also roomy, practical and cheap to maintain. With its proven mechanics, the car is also reliable and obtaining mechanical parts is a straight forward task, backed up by a passionate and helpful owners' club. It’s clear that the Ital is not going to be a distraction for those looking at the high achieving sports saloons of the era, but as a part of a fascinating story of the British car industry, it’s novelty rarity factor is going to turn more heads than a similarly aged MGB!
Fitted with the smooth OHC 2-litre engine, only the top of the line HLS models were fitted with them and just sold in automatic form, making this 1982 car a rather rare example. This example also benefits from the revised interior, with improved seat fabric and extra trim to the bumpers. It comes with a remarkable low mileage of just under 37,000 miles since new and has seen renovation work in the past, which includes suspension work and a respray. This particular car has been in dry storage for five years and just needs light recommissioning to get ready for show season.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Mel the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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GOOD NEWS! The car is now running after a local mechanic took a look – it was just the distributor and points that needed clearing – here’s a video:
https://youtu.be/sDDV13Aa5jE
Hi Mel, looking at your Ital’s driver’s footwell, the rubber floor mat appears to be dark in shade next to the gearbox tunnel under the dash. Is that from a damp patch which may be a heater matrix water leak, or is it something else or nothing at all? Thanks
Hi Roy, we’ve heard back from Glyn who confirmed the mat was not wet or damp, just discoloured. Also, there was still coolant in the header tank, and so you’d had thought if it was leaking that the tank would have drained somewhat over time. Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
Hi Roy
I’ve just had a look. Everywhere is bone dry & no stains. The rubber mat looks faded & that bit obviously not had as much wear/sun. Thanks. Mel
Thank you Mel
Thank you Kulraj
Vehicle Location
Colchester, Essex
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