Morris 1100
(1962 - 1974)
Car articles about Morris 1100 by year
The Morris 1100 was in many ways a revolutionary but also somewhat confusing vehicle. With its small engine, it was more of a small car, but with its proportions and price, it was more of a mid-size car. However, the 1100 was not a car with an identity crisis, but rather a car packed with innovative and clever solutions, such as hydrostatic suspension. What hobby magazine thought of this extraordinary automobile in 1962 is shown in this article based on the original wording, supplemented by historical photographs.
The predominant car on the roads of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the early 1960s was the Volkswagen Beetle. Over the years, the Wolfsburg-based company had perfected it and made it better and more reliable step by step. However, a circle of competitors formed around Wolfsburg that were superior to the Beetle in terms of comfort, space, driving performance and economy ... and still lost out in the local market. This report characterizes the generation of thousands using the examples of the Austin Mini Cooper, DKW F12, Fiat 850, Ford Anglia, Morris 1100, Opel Kadett, Panhard PL17, Renault R8 and Simca 1000. The article is illustrated with over 120 archive photos and over a dozen original sales brochures.
The Morris 1100 transferred the space concept of the Mini Minor to the next higher vehicle class. While the external dimensions still made it a small car, the space and driving performance were at mid-range level. As was the price, which in turn did not match the standard equipment of a small car. This historical article explains this problem in detail.
The Morris 1300 Traveller was suitable for moving house, but also as a double bed on long journeys. The estate version of the ADO 16 series amazed with its extensive variability and plenty of interior space. However, the three-door estate was significantly more expensive than the saloons. As a result, it remained rare, and today it is even really rare. This driving report focuses on the Morris Traveller and Austin Countryman, showing the vehicles in historical and current pictures and in the sales documents from back then.
Auctioned vehicles of Morris 1100
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris 1100 1966 Sold SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) |
1100 | 1966 | Sold | SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) | |
| Morris 1100 1963 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) |
1100 | 1963 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (January 25, 2014) | |
| Morris 1100 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
1100 | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) | |
| Morris 1100 1964 Sold SWVA Poole (January 29, 2016) |
1100 | 1964 | Sold | SWVA Poole (January 29, 2016) | |
| Morris 1100 Mk2 1971 Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (November 2, 2014) |
1100 Mk2 | 1971 | Sold | Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (November 2, 2014) |
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