Minor morris series#
And back in the day, this was a true achievement.Ī novel touch of the first series cars was that the side lights doubled as engine bay illumination. It was comfortable, nice to drive, affordable to buy, and economical. And that is something the Minor did very well. It was about affordable motoring for the masses. Because speed was never what this car was about. 0-60mph was just about doable in around 52 seconds, and the car had a top speed of just 63mph.īut with the Minor, this isn’t really relevant. This in return gave the Minor some ballistic speed. The donkey under the bonnet was a 918cc side valve, inline four engine producing an eye watering 27bhp. Initially the car was available in two body styles, a two door saloon and a convertible. Production for the first series, often referred to as “Series MM,” or “Lowlights,” started in 1948. Morris Minor 1000 by Can Pac Swire – Under Creative Commons Licence First Series (MM) It was the first British car ever to sell over a million units. The Morris Minor was a huge success and became Britain’s best selling car of the time. The car made its debut at the “Earls Court Motor Show” on 20th September 1948. Morris wanted the car to be as spacious as possible, while offering a comfortable and engaging drive. The goal was to produce a practical, affordable, economical motor car for the masses. And there are plenty of nice examples at affordable prices, even today.
Thanks to the popularity of the Minor, this much loved little car needs no introduction. The Morris Minor, often known as the “Moggie,” is a classic British icon designed by automotive designer Sir Alex Issigonis.
0 kommentar(er)
