Morris Cowley
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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)
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) | |
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Morris Cowley (1926) |
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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) | |
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Morris Cowley touring car (1927) |
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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) | |
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Morris Cowley MCV |
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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) | |
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Morris Cowley Series I (1956) |
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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.
Web links
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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