RAY NEWELL
INTRODUCTION.
1. From Sketch Pad to Production.
2. Early Years. Series MM Saloons, Tourer and Convertibles.
3. The Morris Range.
4. Nuffield Exports.
5. The Series ll Models.
6. Production Methods and testing
7. Morris 1000
8. The Traveller Models
9. The Light Commercials
10. Power and Performance.
11. Optional extras.
12. Towards the end
13. Variations on a theme.
Index and Brochure cross-referencing section.
The post-war Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis was one of the most popular British Cars. 2008 will mark 60 years since the first production models rolled off the production lines at Cowley in Oxfordshire. In this celebratory publication Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run which spanned twenty two years in the UK. Using mainly contemporary materials spanning four decades he transports the reader back to an era when the pace of life was much slower and the marketing of the vehicles was considerably different to the slick advertising of today. The worldwide appeal of this trend setting vehicle is examined in the context of the Export or Die mentality which dominated post war Britain as are the innovative production methods used to ensure that Morris Motors Ltd lived up to their Quality First reputation. Variations from standard specifications are considered with reference to mechanical uprating, different body styles and the use of period accessories to enhance further the comfort and styling of what was dubbed The Worlds Supreme Small Car. Issigonis sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs make this a fascinating book.
Covers:
Pre-production prototypes Morris Minor, 1943-48
Morris Oxford Series MO and Morris Six.
Morris Minor Series MM. Saloon 1948-1953 and Tourer 1948-1951 Convertible 1951-53
Morris Minor Four door Saloon Series MM 1950-1953
Morris Minor Series ll Saloon and Convertible 1952 1956
Morris Minor Series ll Van, Pick-up and Traveller 1953-1956
Morris Minor 1000. All Models 1956- 1962, including Series lll Vans and Pick-ups.
Morris Minor 1,000,000 (limited Edition Models) 1961
Morris Minor 1000. 1098cc All Models including Austin and Morris 6cwt Vans and Pick-ups
