Morris Eight

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Morris Eight
Production period: 1935-1952
Class : Small car
Body versions : Touring car , limousine , panel van
Previous model: Morris Minor
Successor: Morris Minor MM

The Morris Eight was a small car, its construction by the sales success of the Ford Y was suggested. The success of this car brought Morris back to number one among British automakers.

Eight Series I

Eight Series I (1935-1937)
Morris Eight Series I Sedan 4 Doors (1935)

Morris Eight Series I Sedan 4 Doors (1935)
Production period: 1935-1937
Body versions : Touring car , limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
0.9 liters (17.3 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2286 mm
Empty weight :

The car was powered by a side-controlled 4-cylinder engine of the Morris UB series with 918 cm³ displacement, which delivered a maximum output of 23.5 bhp (17.3 kW) with 3 crankshaft bearings and a single SU carburetor. The transmission had 3 gears, of which the top two were synchronized. The car had hydraulic brakes and a 6-volt electrical system.

The body (either sedan or open touring car) was mounted on a separate chassis with a wheelbase of 2,286 mm. The tourer reached a top speed of 93 km / h and consumed approx. 6.25 l / 100 km, the sedans were a little slower. The chrome radiator frame and honeycomb grille were dummies; the actual cooler was hidden behind it. Selling prices ranged from GBP 120 for the two-seater touring car with basic equipment to GBP 142 for the four-door sedan with “Sunshine” roof and leather seats. Bumpers and indicators were £ 2 10 shillings extra.

The designation Series I was used from June 1935 together with other Morris models. Of the 164,102 cars built, around 24,000 were touring cars.

Eight Series II

Eight Series II (1938-1939)
Morris Eight Series II Touring Car 2 Doors (1938)

Morris Eight Series II Touring Car 2 Doors (1938)
Production period: 1938-1939
Body versions : Touring car , limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
0.9 liters (17.3 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2286 mm
Empty weight :

In 1938 the car was redesigned to match the exterior of the other Morris models. The changes consisted of a painted radiator frame instead of the chrome-plated and disc wheels (Easiclean), which replaced the earlier spoked wheels. The engine and mechanics remained unchanged.

Eight Series E

Eight Series E (1939-1948)
Morris Eight Series E Sedan 4 Doors (1939-1948)

Morris Eight Series E Sedan 4 Doors (1939-1948)
Production period: 1939-1948
Body versions : Touring car , limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
0.9 liters (21.8 kW)
Length: 3658 mm
Width: 1448 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2260 mm
Empty weight : 787 kg

The Morris Eight Series E brought a number of design changes, such as a "waterfall" grille, headlights integrated into the fenders and missing running boards. The car got longer, wider and heavier, but the wheelbase shrank by 1 ″ to 2,260 mm. The "alligator" bonnet was now hinged at the rear, which made access to the engine more difficult. The engine was revised to the type USHM and got a new cylinder head, had - although still side-controlled - a higher output of 29.6 bhp (21.8 kW) and the crankshaft had counterweights. The gearbox now had 4 gears, the Lucas electrical system stayed at 6 volts. Production was maintained during the war for military, vital civil and export purposes. All production was resumed in 1945, but touring cars were no longer made in the UK. In Australia, however, a thriving wheelwright industry continued to offer touring car versions on imported chassis.

The engine continued to be used in the Morris Minor MM and also served as an auxiliary drive in Centurion, Conqueror and Chieftain tanks.

Series Z

Series Z (1940–1952)
Morris Series Z Sedan 4 Doors (1944)

Morris Series Z Sedan 4 Doors (1944)
Production period: 1940-1952
Body versions : Box van
Engines: Otto engine :
0.9 liters (21.8 kW)
Length: 3658 mm
Width: 1448 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2260 mm
Empty weight :

There was a van version of the Morris Eight Series E, the Morris Series Z was called. It was produced from 1940 and outlived the sedan. It was not discontinued until 1953 when the engine was no longer manufactured.

Web links

Commons : Morris Eight  - collection of images, videos and audio files
Commons : Morris Commercial Vehicles  - Collection of Pictures, 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