Morris Minor Classic Cars

Morris Minor Classic CarsMorris Minor today Parts 1Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsMorris Minor Classic CarsMorris Minor today Parts 1Morris MinorToday the Morris Minor and 1000 are among the best served classic family-sized cars in the old vehicle movement and continue to gain popularity. The enduring affection for the "Moggie" (also a common British nickname for an undistinguished cat, or a Morgan) or "Morrie" (as it is often known in Australia and New Zealand) is reflected in the number of restored and improved Morris Minors currently running in Britain, Australasia and in India. In addition to more powerful engines, desirable improvements...

Used Classic Morris Minor Cars models Morris Minor 1000 Parts 2Picture Of Classic Morris Minor Cars Classic Morris Minor CarsMorris Minor Cars Parts 1The Minor 1000 gained an even larger engine, 1098 cc (67 in³, in 1962. It could now reach 77 mph (124 km/h), yet fuel economy was down to 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km). Other modifications included a new dashboard layout (a lidded glove box on the passenger side, an open cubby hole in front of the driver), a different heater, plus new, larger tail/flasher and front side/flasher lamps.Picture Of Classic Morris Minor Cars Van versions were popular with the British Post Office, and some of these had front...

Used Classic Morris Minor Cars models Morris Minor 1000 Parts 1Picture Of Classic Morris Minor Cars Morris Minor CarsMorris Minor Cars Parts 1The Morris Minor Cars was again updated in 1956, when the engine is in capacity to 948 cc (57.9 cu in) increases. The division into two parts windscreen has increased with a curve of a piece and the rear window was replaced. In 1961 trafficators by more modern style lights flashing direction indicators have replaced and then the norm for the UK market. A luxury car on the lower floor, but with higher BMC B series engine was sold as One-Point-Five/Wolseley Riley from 1500 to 1957: a version with additional...

Used Classic Morris Minor Cars models Morris Minor Series II Parts 1Picture Of Classic Morris Minor Cars Morris Minor CarsMorris Minor Cars Parts 1In 1952, the Morris Minor Cars line was updated with an Austin-designed 803 cc (49.0 cu in) overhead valve A-Series engine replacing the original sidevalve unit. The engine had been designed for the Morris Minor Cars's main competition, the Austin A30, but became available as Austin Cars and Morris Minor Cars were merged into the British Motor Corporation. The new engine felt stronger, though all measurements were smaller than the old. The 52 second drive to 60 mph (97 km/h) was still calm, with 63...

Morris Minor MM Classic CarsPicture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsProduction 1948–1953; 250,962 produced Assembly Oxford, England Body style(s) 2-door saloon, 4-door saloon, 2-door convertible Engine(s) 918 cc (56.0 cu in) Morris Sidevalve engine ...

History Of A Morris Minor MM Classic Cars The End PartPicture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsEarly cars had a painted section in the centre of the bumpers to cover the widening of the production car from the prototypes. This widening of 4 inches (102 mm) is also visible in the creases in the bonnet. Exports to the United States began in 1949 with the headlamps removed from within the grille to be mounted higher on the wings to meet safety regulations. These became standard on all Minors for 1951. When production of the first series ended, just over a quarter of a million had been sold with a surprising 30% being the convertible Tourer model.Picture...

History Of A Morris Minor MM Classic Cars Part 1Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe original Minor MM series lasted from 1948–1953. It included a pair of 4-seat saloons, 2-door and 4-door, and a convertible 4-seat Tourer. The front torsion bar suspension was shared with the larger Morris Oxford, as was the almost-unibody construction. Although the Minor was originally designed to accept a flat-4 engine, with four distinctive gaps in the engine bay to accommodate it, late in the development stage it was replaced by a 918 cc (56.0 cu in) side-valve straight-4 producing 27.5 hp (21 kW) and 39 lbf·ft (53 N·m) of torque. This little engine pushed...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1948 to 1971) The End PartPicture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsInternal politics inside BMC, the parent of Morris, may have led to the limited North American sales of the Minor.Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsOver 1.6 million of the lightweight, rear-wheel drive car were eventually produced, mainly in Cowley, Oxfordshire, and exported around the world, with many variants of the original model. Production continued in Birmingham, England until 1971 (for the commercial variants and estate only), and it remains a well loved and collected vehicle. The very last Morris Minor Classic...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1948 to 1971) Part 1Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsSir Alec Issigonis is famous for his creation of the Mini and a range of later cars for the British Motor Corporation (BMC), but he became known to the general public for designing the Morris Minor Classic Cars. It was conceived as a vehicle to combine many of the luxuries and conveniences of a good motor car with a price suitable for the working classes. The Morris Minor Classic Cars, when compared with competitor products in the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, excelled as a roomy vehicle with superior cornering and handling...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1948 to 1971)Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe Morris Minor Classic Cars was a British motor car aimed at the family market. It was the work of a team led by Alec Issigonis, who would go on to design (and be knighted for) the successful Mini. The Minor was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. The prototype had been known as the Morris Mosquito, and some later models were called Morris Minor 1000. It should not be confused with the earlier Morris Minor of 1928.Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsAt launch there were two variants, the standard...

Morris Minor Classic Cars (1928)Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsManufacturer Morris Motor Company Production 1928–193386,318 Predecessor none Successor Morris Eight Class Small car Body style(s) 4 door saloon2 seat sports4 seat tourerCoupe...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1928) The End PartPicture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe engine was proving to be expensive to make and suffered from oil getting into the dynamo and so, in 1931, a simplified side-valve version was designed giving nearly the same power output, 19 bhp (14 kW) at 4000 rpm. For a while both version were produced with the overhead-camshaft unit surviving until 1932 in the four-door model which also gained hydraulic brakes. The use of hydraulics distinguished the Minor from the competitor Austin 7 with its less reliable cable brakes. The lower cost of the new engine allowed the...