Morris
(1919 - 1980)
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When BMC launched the Mini on the market, it was a thoroughly unconventional car that broke with tradition. The engineers around Issigonis had landed a stroke of genius, only the car buyers in Germany did not really want to recognize this - much to the annoyance of the tester of the magazine 'hobby', who was thoroughly convinced by the compact speedster. This article reproduces the restored text from 1959 and is illustrated with pictures from the time and a rich selection of historical photographs, including the handbook and sales materials.
As a member of BMC's ADO9 family, the Morris Oxford V completely lacked both visual and technical originality. The spacious "saloon" matched its sibling models from Austin, MG, Wolseley and Riley in many respects, such as the Pininfarina-designed bodywork. The likewise split 1.5-liter four-cylinder had a comfortable, but also quite massive saloon to move. Did the British Motor Corporation's calculation work out? This article reproduces an original driving report and shows the British mid-range saloon in historical images and sales material.
In Germany in the early sixties, small cars had a hard time, the vehicles in the "upper" classes scored points with more powerful engines and more generous space and were simply better suited as status symbols. However, a very special compact car, built by the British Motor Corporation, was able to convince the trade press in particular, and even more so, to inspire them. How do you pack so much car into such a space-saving package? This article reproduces a test report from July 1962 and shows the pioneering compact car in extensive historical footage.
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 Pininfarina-designed Morris Oxford V appeared in 1959 and was replaced by a face-lifted successor in 1961, which benefited from the power of the MG-A engine. The magazine 'hobby' tested a left-hand drive example and found the locomotive-like characteristics of the car quite appealing. This report reproduces the original text of the test report at the time, supplemented by historical illustrations and the original sales brochure from 1962.
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.
In 1964, the Irishman Hopkirk won the Monte Carlo Rally with his English co-driver Liddon. Second place went to the actually faster Ford Falcon with disc brakes and plastic bodywork, which was ranked behind the Mini due to its poorer comparative coefficient. Nevertheless, the victory of the small Mini in a thoroughly impressive field of vehicles, which also included several Alpine, Lancia, Mercedes, Saab and Volvo cars, is of course surprising. Our report attempts to answer how such a small car was able to win against the rally series winners of the time, Saab, Volvo, but also Ford, Citroën and Mercedes. Finally, the gallery shows Hopkirk's Mini back then and today.
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.
In 1968, Winston Churchill's 1964 Morris Oxford Saloon found a new owner in the United States to become part of a collection of Churchill items.
Between 1957 and 1971, the half-ton pick-up was first built under the brand name Austin and later as the Morris. Together with the Half-Ton van, over 120,000 examples were built, of which only a few remain, as most of them were maltreated to death in the harsh working environment. This driving report briefly describes the history of the unusual pick-up and portrays an example from 1966 in detail, supplemented by sales brochures of the base model Austin Cambridge.
In 1959, the Mini revolutionized the car world. But it did not remain alone, not even at the BMC. Over the years, many variants were created, one of which was the extended estate called the Morris Traveller or Austin Countryman, which could compete with many larger cars in terms of load capacity and was even superior to them in terms of elegance and driving dynamics. This driving report describes the history of the versatile little car and shows it in many current and historical pictures, supplemented by a sound sample.
When the Austin/Morris Cooper appeared in 1961, it was already seen as a very fast car. When the Cooper S was presented two years later, journalists described it as a rocket for the road. With 76 hp and just over 600 kg, it was capable of a lot more than 50 years ago, including three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. Today, the Cooper S is a first-class cult car. This driving report is about a Morris Cooper S Mk I from 1967. It tells the story of the fast Minis and shows them in current and historical pictures. The sales brochure and sound samples are also included.
Between 1948 and 1971, the Morris Minor was built, a small car with a modern design, constructed by Alec Issigonis. Over 1.6 million units and a large fan community confirm the quality of the design. As a saloon, convertible, estate and van/pickup, the small car shaped the street scene in England, but was also a great success on the export market. This report tells the story of the cuddly Brit, portrays the last convertible delivered to Switzerland and illustrates the development of the model with historical pictures and brochures.
At the end of 1969, British Leyland added the Austin/Morris 1300 GT to the ADO16 series. 68 hp did not turn the compact family car into a racing car, but it did make it a touring car suitable for long distances. You could overlook the weaknesses ... if you were an individualist. This article reproduces the wording of the historical test report and shows the car in many pictures and brochures from back then.
Between 1964 and 1993, almost 50,000 Mini Moke vehicles were built, rustic leisure cars with little weather protection and dimensions and performance typical of small cars. The car, once designed as a military vehicle, is still popular today and now fetches prices that are more than ten times the original price. This report describes the varied history of the British anti-terrain vehicle and shows a vehicle from 1971 in many photos.
It lasted until April 1971, the last Woody Wagon in automotive history. As the estate version of the first million-seller "from the island", the Traveller made a significant contribution to the success of the Morris Minor, accounting for almost a quarter of the total. But anyone who only expects it to serve as a fun Sunday classic today is underestimating the Brit. Because it is also a thoroughly practical everyday car with charming added value.
For most people, the VW Beetle is the Volkswagen par excellence, in every sense of the word. A car for the people, a people's car. And the Beetle was indeed an above-average success. But before it, Ford's Model T had already passed the 15 million mark, and in modern times the Toyota Corolla, VW Golf and Ford's F-series even managed to reach over 30 million, although they were not the only people's cars to do so. This report looks back at some selected production successes in car history and shows them in 200 pictures. A feast for the eyes!
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.
As soon as British Leyland was launched in 1968, there were problems on the sales front. The technically advanced ADO-16 models (the Austin 1100 and its derivatives) sold quite well to private buyers. However, the simpler Ford Cortina dominated the lucrative company fleets. At the time, BLMC had no model of its own to compete with the Ford. Under time pressure, a suitable car had to be developed quickly - the Morris Marina.
Current market prices for Morris
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4-Door Sedan, 29 PS, 803 cm3
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Flatbed Truck, 47 PS, 1098 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Morris
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Minor Traveller 1969 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) |
Minor Traveller | 1969 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) | |
| Morris Marina L 1980 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
Marina L | 1980 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Morris Minor 1000 Tourer 1965 Sold Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia (March 8, 2014) |
Minor 1000 Tourer | 1965 | Sold | Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia (March 8, 2014) | |
| Morris Minor 1000 Traveller 1969 Sold H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) |
Minor 1000 Traveller | 1969 | Sold | H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) | |
| Morris Minor 8cwt 1969 Not Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (June 19, 2016) |
Minor 8cwt | 1969 | Not Sold | Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (June 19, 2016) | |
| Morris Minor 1954 Sold ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017) |
Minor | 1954 | Sold | ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017) | |
| Morris Minor 1000 1968 Sold Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) |
Minor 1000 | 1968 | Sold | Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) | |
| Morris Eight 1936 Not Sold ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017) |
Eight | 1936 | Not Sold | ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017) | |
| Morris Minor 1000 1968 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 23, 2016) |
Minor 1000 | 1968 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 23, 2016) | |
| Morris Minor 1000 1967 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
Minor 1000 | 1967 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
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