UK
Pre-war models
Pre-war models
Advertisement on the cover of Motor in 1937
Morris Six & Isis
Morris Six & Isis
Built from 1949 to 1954, this model was fitted with a 6-cylinder 2215 cc engine that produced 66 hp, giving the car a top speed of 125 km/h.
Morris 8 & 10
Morris 8 & 10
The 8 series E was launched in 1938 but production stopped duing the war. Manufacture started again in 1946 and lasted until 1948.
Specification
Morris Eight series E
Engine
4-cyclinder 918 cc
Power
29 hp @ 4400 rpm
Top speed
98 km/h
Morris Marina
Morris Marina
The Marina was the successor to the 1100 and 1300 series.
It came in various body styles: a coupé, saloon and traveller.
Morris Mini
Morris Mini
Initially called the Mini Minor, the Mini soon became a smash hit all over the world. Its innovative hydrolastic suspension provided superb roadholding, if a little harsh.
Oxford Farina
Oxford Farina
This is the first Oxford with the Farina body style. From this point on BMC used the same body for Austin Cambridge. The brochure caption says the car was built in Holland.
Morris Oxford
The Morris Oxford MO series was manufactured from 1948 to 1952. The Oxford was the Minor's big sister. It was fitted with a four cylinder 1.5 litre side-valve engine that produced 41 bhp at 4200 rpm.
MG Maestro
MG Maestro
A sporty version of the Maestro family saloon
