Morris 1100 mk1 1965

The ADO16 was a range of similar cars designed by Alec Issigonis (who also came up with the mini) and produced by BMC (British Motor Corporation). It was sold under various brands including Austin, Wolseley, Riley and of course Morris. The Morris 1100 was actually the first ADO16 available, launched in 1962. Like other Morris vehicles, they were manufactured in the Cowley plant, Oxfordshire, UK. This lovely example of a mk1 Morris 1100 was built in early 1965 and registered in May of that year.

Morris 1100 mk2 1970

Morris 1100 mk2 from 1970. Registered in December 1970

Morris Mini Minor 1964

Morris Minor 1000 1958

The Morris Minor was launched in 1948, redesigned in 1952 (when Morris merged with Austin to form BMC) and again, as series III Morris Minor 1000 in 1956. This example was registered in May 1958 and is a good example of a series III Minor, with its 948cc petrol engine, which had a top speed of 75mph, reaching 0-60 in 31.3 seconds. The characteristic central 'stripe' down the centre of the Morris Minor's bonnet results from an overly narrow prototype. By the time this was noted, tooling production had begun, and replicated the error! It was only fixed by adding in the extra 4" strip beneath the Morris hood ornaments. 1950s Morris Minors were fitted with trafficators - the turning indicators that preceded flashing indicators. These are located (on this vehicle) between the front and rear windows.

Morris Minor 1000 1960

This is a beautiful example of a 1960 two-door saloon Morris Minor 1000 - so named because of it's 948cc petrol engine (as fitted to the A35, and pre-1962 A40). The Morris Minor was perhaps the epitome of British car design - at least in the days before the Mini; though both cars were designed by the same man - Alec Issigonis. This one was registered in January 1960, and is fitted with old-style trafficator 'flag' indicators. These would be replaced by regular flashing indicators in 1961.

Morris Minor 1000 1970

The Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was first produced in 1948, with manufacture spanning 23 years until 1971. In this time there were several variations, with the best known, the Morris Minor 1000 (with its 948cc engine) appearing in 1956. There were subtle updates over the course of production, but very little beyond the mid 1960s. This late example was registered in June 1970, but is effectively the same as one hailing from 1965.

Morris Minor Traveller 1967

Morris Minor Traveller 1967

The wood (ash) framed estate version of the Morris Minor 1000 appeared in 1953, with an upgrade (including a larger engine size) in 1962. This example, first registered in September 1967, features the same larger (1098cc) engine as the Morris 1100 (and other ADO16 variants). Production took place over three BMC plants: Cowley (chassis), Coventry (bodywork) and Abingdon (final assembly).

Morris Minor Traveller 1968

The Morris Minor had been available since 1948, with this version (the series V Minor 1000 Traveller) available since 1962. This particular vehicle was registered in February 1968 - quite a late example, and one of the last assembled at Abingdon (from a Cowley chassis and a Coventry body); in 1969, production of the Traveller moved to the Wolseley factory in Adderley Park, Birmingham.

Morris Minor Traveller 1969

First registered March 1969 - 1098cc

Morris Oxford 1967

Morris Oxford 1971

The Morris Oxford had a long production run, starting in 1948, and spanning six series. This lovely four door saloon was registered in July 1971, right at the end of series VI production. This will be one of the last Morris Oxfords produced. Blue with white roof. 1622cc petrol engine.

Morris Oxford Traveller 1966