Morris Minor Classic Cars

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...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1928) Part 2Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe engine was based on one designed by Wolseley who were by then owned by William Morris personally. It was largely a new design being much smaller than any existing Wolseley unit and having the overhead camshaft driven by a geared shaft that passed through the dynamo carrying the armature. A single SU carburettor was fitted and coil ignition used. The engine produced 20 bhp (15 kW) at 4000 rpm. The electrical system was 6 volt.Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe 78 inch (1981 mm) wheelbase chassis was built of channel-section...

A Brief Overview Of The History Of A Morris Minor Classic Cars (1928) Part 1 Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe Morris Minor Classic Cars was produced by the Morris Motor Company in two versions. From 1928 to 1932 the cars had an 847 cc single overhead camshaft engine. This was then replaced by a more conventional side-valve unit of the same capacity until production ended in 1934. 39,087 of the overhead camshaft type and 47,231 of the side valve version were made.Picture Of Morris Minor Classic CarsThe success of the Austin 7, launched in 1922, stimulated Austin's competitors to come up with rival designs. The Minor was Morris's attack...