Morris Cowley

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Morris Cowley
Production period: 1915-1935
1950-1959
Class : Middle class
Body versions : Touring car , limousine , panel van , pickup , coupé
Previous model: Morris Twelve
Successor: Morris Twelve
Morris 1800

The Morris Cowley name was used by the Morris Motor Company on a number of models produced from 1915 to 1959.

Cowley (Bullnose) (1915-1919)

Morris Cowley from 1916

The first Morris Cowley (Bullnose) appeared in 1915 as the manufacturer's second model after the Oxford . It was available as a two- or four-seater and a delivery van. It had the side-controlled 4-cylinder in-line engine Continental Red Seal Type U with 1548 cm³ and 12 hp (9 kW), a three-speed gearbox and rigid axles on semi-elliptical springs (front) and three-quarter elliptical springs (rear). The engine (from Continental ), transmission (from Detroit Gear & Machine Co. from Detroit ) and rear axle came from the USA. The delivery of these components suffered considerably from the effects of the First World War ( submarine war ). The Cowley was the first Morris with electric lights and a helical final drive.

Cowley (Bullnose) (1920-1926)

Cowley (Bullnose) (1920-1926)
Morris Cowley (1926)

Morris Cowley (1926)

Production period: 1920-1926
Body versions : Touring car , limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
1.55 liters (18 kW)
Length: 3632 mm
Width: 1524 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2591-2667 mm
Empty weight :

In 1920 the second version of the Bullnose Cowley appeared. The vehicle, which was also sold in a more luxurious version as the Oxford , reached 88 km / h. In the meantime, inner link bodies with four seats were also available. The engine was supplied by the British subsidiary of the French company Hotchkiss . In 1923 Morris bought this branch and incorporated it into its own company as an engine plant.

Cowley (1926-1931)

Cowley (1926-1931)
Morris Cowley touring car (1927)

Morris Cowley touring car (1927)

Production period: 1926-1931
Body versions : Touring car , limousine , coupé
Engines: Otto engine :
1.55 liters (20 kW)
Length: 3810 mm
Width: 1486 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2591 mm
Empty weight : 864 kg

In 1926 the third version of the Cowley appeared. It had lost its typical "bull nose" cooler and showed the usual flat cooler with a rectangular radiator network.

The stroke of the engine has been increased by 0.2 millimeters; the result was 1550 cm³ displacement and 27 bhp (20 kW). The front and rear axles were now suspended from semi-elliptical springs. Unlike the more luxurious Oxford sister model, the Cowley still had no brakes for the front wheels. On request, wire-spoke wheels were now available instead of the previously common wooden-spoke wheels. The new sedan brought it to 76 km / h.

Cowley (1932-1935)

Cowley (1932-1935)

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Production period: 1932-1935
Body versions : Touring car , limousine , coupé
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.55-1.8 liters
(20 kW)
Length: 3937 mm
Width: 1537 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2667 mm
Empty weight : Chassis: 737 kg

In 1932 another Cowley appeared, which drove 94 km / h with the same engine. He already had Lockheed four-wheel brakes. From 1933 on, this model could be equipped with the engine known from Oxford with a displacement of 1802 cm³ at no extra charge.

The Morris 12 became its successor from 1936 .

Cowley Six (1934-1935)

Cowley Six (1934-1935)

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Production period: 1934-1935
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines: Gasoline engine :
1.9 liters
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2692 mm
Empty weight :

1934 appeared as the successor to the Major Six, the Cowley Six with a lower chassis and the side-controlled six-cylinder in-line engine of the predecessor with 1938 cc.

Successor from 1935 was the identically designed Morris 15/6 .

Cowley MCV (1950-1956)

Cowley MCV (1950-1956)
Morris Cowley MCV

Morris Cowley MCV

Production period: 1950-1956
Body versions : Panel van , pickup
Engines: Otto engine :
1.5 liters (30 kW)
Length: 4204 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2464 mm
Empty weight : approx. 1000 kg

In 1950, a cheaper Cowley MCV appeared parallel to the Oxford Traveler . Unlike the sedans, it had a separate frame and was available as a delivery van, pickup or chassis with a cabin. In 1957 it disappeared from the Morris model range.

Cowley Series I (1954-1956)

Cowley Series I (1954-1956)
Morris Cowley Series I (1956)

Morris Cowley Series I (1956)

Production period: 1954-1956
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
1.2 liters (31 kW)
Length: 4293 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height: 1600 mm
Wheelbase : 2464 mm
Empty weight : 1029 kg

In 1954 the model name was revived. The new Morris Cowley Series I was a lower middle-class sedan that was positioned between Minor and Oxford. The body and chassis were from the Oxford Series II , including the torsion bar suspension, but with slightly smaller brakes.

The overhead 4-cylinder in-line engine came from the Austin A40 , had 1200 cc displacement and developed 42 bhp (31 kW). The vehicle reached 116 km / h.

Cowley Series II 1500 (1956-1959)

Cowley Series II 1500 (1954–1956)

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Production period: 1956-1959
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
1.5 liters (40 kW)
Length: 4343 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height: 1600 mm
Wheelbase : 2464 mm
Empty weight : 1041 kg

Two years later he was replaced by the Morris Cowley Series II 1500 . It had the 1489 cc engine of the C series, as it was also used in the Oxford Series III or the Austin A55 . This engine developed 55 bhp (40 kW).

In 1959 the Cowley was finally discontinued.

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Commons : Morris Cowley  - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

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Culshaw, David & Horrobin, Peter: The Complete Catalog of British Cars 1895–1975. Veloce Publishing PLC, Dorchester 1997, ISBN 1-874105-93-6