Morris Minor MM & Series II Road Test Portfolio

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With the phasing out of the Series MM models the opportunity was taken in 1953 to expand the model range. In May 1953 Morris Minor light commercial vehicles were introduced. Van and Pick-up models were a welcome addition and proved popular with many commercial operators. With their streamlined looks, low running costs and ease of access, the Morris Minor 5cwt LCV's soon became a familiar sight on British High Streets. Large contracts were negotiated with specialist operators such as the General Post Office. Their special liveried vehicles attracted much attention and featured many non- standard components, including rubber wings on the front with externally fitted headlights! The establishment of these early contracts was to pay dividends as the Morris Minor was destined to become one of the most popular vehicles for Royal Mail deliveries and Post Office Telephone engineers during the 1950's and 1960's. October 1953 heralded the introduction of what was to be the last model in the Morris Minor range. Identified initially as the Morris Minor Station Wagon it became known as the Traveller's Car. The wooden backed Traveller's Car was a belated arrival. The larger bodied Morris Oxford Series MO range had incorporated just such a model as early as 1950. However it needed the availability of the more powerful A Series engine to enable plans to introduce the Morris Minor version to progress. It too proved popular. Travelling salesmen were a familiar sight in the 1950's and many relished the prospect of the additional storage space provided by the fold down rear seats as well as the comfort offered by such a versatile and economical vehicle. Production of the full range of Morris Minors continued until 1956 when in a major styling update the split windscreen which characterised all of the early Morris Minors was dispensed with. In total 500,00 vehicles had been produced. Enthusiasm for these vehicles was immense in the late 1940's and early 1950's, even when it was almost impossible for the ordinary British citizen to get hold of a new model due to the high percentage of vehicles which went for export. Nevertheless, the popularity of the cars remained high, as did their reputation for reliability, ease of maintenance and economy. Contemporary road tests and motoring reports all attested to the superb design which was considered to be ahead of its time. Today, surviving models, wherever they are in the world, attract considerable attention and evoke memories of a bygone era. Family and business associations are often brought to mind as are fond memories of particular vehicles and even their number plates. Though decades have elapsed since these vehicles rolled off the production line they still have the ability to raise a smile. Hopefully the following pages which catalogue many facts of the Morris Minor Series MM and Series ll Morris Minors manufactured between 1948 and 1956 will do just that. Included are road and used car tests, new model introductions and updates plus full specifications, service data and a model profile together with service data. Also featured are articles on Supercharging and restoration. Professional advice is offered on acquiring a good classic early Morris Minor. A total of 160 fully illustrated pages.

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