Morris Marina 1.3 HL (1971-80) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV Production (1.3) 515,888:: (1.8) 293724
Registration Number HPN 50 V (Brighton)
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Developed under British Leyland ownership, in an urgent need for a new model. The Austin Maxi was in its final development but there were no new models scheduled thereafter, and the then current range consisted of the ageing Morris Minor and the Farina range of models. The car was designed by Roy Haynes, under the code name ADO28, the same man who designed the Ford Cortina Mark II (launched in 1966), with which it shares some stylistic similarities. Lacking the budget to develop two cars to compete directly with the Escort and the Cortina, the makers sized the ADO28 between the two benchmark Ford models. Haynes' original idea was to produce the car in coupé and saloon versions with the coupé pitched as a premium, sporting version like the Ford Capri was to the Cortina.
To try to introduce some clear distinctions between its multiple brands BL decided to release conservative, traditionally engineered cars under the Morris name, and sell more adventurous cars as Austins, or even as new marques – such as the Austin Allegro and Princess, the former of which occupied the same small family car segment as the Marina would. Specifically this meant that Austins use the ground breaking transverse-engine front-wheel-drive layout developed by Alec Issigonis. It was thus decided that the ADO28 would be badged as a Morris. The Marina would use a conventional rear-wheel drive, live rear axle drive-train as found on other popular mass-market cars such as the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva.
The new car was launched on the domestic market on 27 April 1971, with production based in Cowley, as either a 2 door Coupe or 4 door Saloon and 5 door Estate in both 1.3 (1275cc) and 1.8 (1798cc). Aimed squarely at the Ford Cortina with a separate 1.8TC/GT/HL/Special model as the range topper, a 1489cc S4 Diesel was added to the range in 1977. There were changes, however, albeit small ones. A facelift in 1975 gave the Marina new radiator grilles, dashboard, seats, suspension modifications and increased soundproofing. In May 1977, Marinas started to appear at dealers equipped with Allegro style seats: apart from rationalising the procuring and production processes, this was said to make the Marina seating more comfortable and supportive
The Marina was re-engineered for the final two years (1978-80) with the Diesel and the new O Series 1695cc now the only engine options, the Marina continued until 1980 when replaced by the being replaced by the restyled Morris Ital
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Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-146
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Morris Marina 1.3 Super Saloon (1971-80) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV Production (1.3) 515,888:: (1.8) 293724
Registration Number YDX 998 L (Ipswich)
MORRIS ALBUM
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Developed under British Leyland ownership, in an urgent need for a new model. The Austin Maxi was in its final development but there were no new models scheduled thereafter, and the then current range consisted of the ageing Morris Minor and the Farina range of models. The car was designed by Roy Haynes, under the code name ADO28, the same man who designed the Ford Cortina Mark II (launched in 1966), with which it shares some stylistic similarities. Lacking the budget to develop two cars to compete directly with the Escort and the Cortina, the makers sized the ADO28 between the two benchmark Ford models. Haynes' original idea was to produce the car in coupé and saloon versions with the coupé pitched as a premium, sporting version like the Ford Capri was to the Cortina.
To try to introduce some clear distinctions between its multiple brands BL decided to release conservative, traditionally engineered cars under the Morris name, and sell more adventurous cars as Austins, or even as new marques – such as the Austin Allegro and Princess, the former of which occupied the same small family car segment as the Marina would. Specifically this meant that Austins use the ground breaking transverse-engine front-wheel-drive layout developed by Alec Issigonis. It was thus decided that the ADO28 would be badged as a Morris. The Marina would use a conventional rear-wheel drive, live rear axle drive-train as found on other popular mass-market cars such as the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva.
The new car was launched on the domestic market on 27 April 1971, with production based in Cowley, as either a 2 door Coupe or 4 door Saloon and 5 door Estate in both 1.3 (1275cc) and 1.8 (1798cc). Aimed squarely at the Ford Cortina with a separate 1.8TC/GT/HL/Special model as the range topper, a 1489cc S4 Diesel was added to the range in 1977. There were changes, however, albeit small ones. A facelift in 1975 gave the Marina new radiator grilles, dashboard, seats, suspension modifications and increased soundproofing. In May 1977, Marinas started to appear at dealers equipped with Allegro style seats: apart from rationalising the procuring and production processes, this was said to make the Marina seating more comfortable and supportive
The Marina was re-engineered for the final two years (1978-80) with the Diesel and the new O Series 1695cc now the only engine options, the Marina continued until 1980 when replaced by the being replaced by the restyled Morris Ital
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Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-145
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Morris Marina 1.8TC/GT/HL/Special (1971-80) Engine 1798 cc S4 OHV Production 80,987 (all 1.8 Marina's)
Registration Number WFC 878 K (Oxford)
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The Morris Marina is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive mid sized family saloon , first introduced in 1971 it also sold in some markets as the Austin Marina, or Leyland Marina and the Morris 1700, with a range of petrol engines from 1300cc to 1800 plus a six cylinder model for the Australian and South African market of 2600cc
The UK market performance Marina is fitted with the MGB specification B series engine, with twin carburettors. Came as a 4 door Saloon or 2 door Coupe (no Estate) capable of 100 mph the TC was built 1971-75 when displaced by GT.
The Marina was replaced in the model line up by the Morris Ital
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Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-144
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Morris Minor 1000 Series V (1962-72) Engine 1098cc S4 OHV
Production 847,491 (Series III and Series V)
Registration Number HCD 297 E (Brighton)
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Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis for William Morris's Nuffield Group the Morris Minor made its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motorshow . The original Minor MM series was produced from 1948 until 1953, the range included a 2 door and 4 door four seater saloon, and a convertible An instant success and the baby car of its day, the new car featured rack and pinion steering, torsion bar independent front suspension and superb handling. Although the Minor was originally designed to accept a flat-4 engine, late in the development stage it was replaced by a 918 cc S4 side valve engine.
The Series II was substantially re-engineered following the merger of the Nuffield Organisations merger with Austin (forming BMC), Cosmetically the car now had raised front lights in the wings, rather than at the sides of the grille. As part of a rationalisation programme to reduce the production of duplicate components for similar vehicles, the Minor drivetrain was completely replaced with an Austin-derived engine, gearbox, propshaft, differential and axle casing. The more modern Austin-designed 803 cc (49.0 cu in) overhead valve A-series engine, designed for the Austin A30 which proved more lively than the 918cc SV it replaced. An estate version was introduced in 1952, known as the Traveller featuring an external structural ash (wood) frame for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. A horizontal slat grille was fitted from October 1954,[ as well as a new dashboard with a central speedometer 269,838 examples of the Series II had been built when production ended in 1956
In 1956, the Minor received a major programme of updates as the Series III Minor 1000. Now powered by a 948cc variant of the BMC A-Series engine, which increased fop speed from 63mph to 75mph. the engine was mated to a revised gearbox with longer ratios and a shorter gearchange. A series of changes to the body pressings allowed a wraparound rear windscreen and a curved front screen In 1961 the semaphore-style trafficators were replaced by flashing direction indicators
In 1962 the final Series Minor 1000 (ADO 59) was launched the 'Series IV' designation having been assigned to the Morris Mini Minor. A new, larger 1098cc version of the BMC A Series engine with a Harry Weslake designed cylinder head Although fuel consumption suffered moderately at 38 mpg, the Minor's top speed increased to 77 mph and a significant increase in torque, this revised engine was mated to a new stronger gearbox and the size of the front drum brakes increased. The interior was refreshed, and revised again in 1964.
The last Convertible was built in August 1969, with Saloons continuing to November 1970 and the Traveller April 1971
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Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-143
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Morris Minor 1000 Series V (1962-72) Engine 1098cc S4 OHV
Production 847,491 (Series III and Series V)
Registration Number UHU 62 H (Bristol)
MORRIS ALBUM
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Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis for William Morris's Nuffield Group the Morris Minor made its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motorshow . The original Minor MM series was produced from 1948 until 1953, the range included a 2 door and 4 door four seater saloon, and a convertible An instant success and the baby car of its day, the new car featured rack and pinion steering, torsion bar independent front suspension and superb handling. Although the Minor was originally designed to accept a flat-4 engine, late in the development stage it was replaced by a 918 cc S4 side valve engine.
The Series II was substantially re-engineered following the merger of the Nuffield Organisations merger with Austin (forming BMC), Cosmetically the car now had raised front lights in the wings, rather than at the sides of the grille. As part of a rationalisation programme to reduce the production of duplicate components for similar vehicles, the Minor drivetrain was completely replaced with an Austin-derived engine, gearbox, propshaft, differential and axle casing. The more modern Austin-designed 803 cc (49.0 cu in) overhead valve A-series engine, designed for the Austin A30 which proved more lively than the 918cc SV it replaced. An estate version was introduced in 1952, known as the Traveller featuring an external structural ash (wood) frame for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. A horizontal slat grille was fitted from October 1954,[ as well as a new dashboard with a central speedometer 269,838 examples of the Series II had been built when production ended in 1956
In 1956, the Minor received a major programme of updates as the Series III Minor 1000. Now powered by a 948cc variant of the BMC A-Series engine, which increased fop speed from 63mph to 75mph. the engine was mated to a revised gearbox with longer ratios and a shorter gearchange. A series of changes to the body pressings allowed a wraparound rear windscreen and a curved front screen In 1961 the semaphore-style trafficators were replaced by flashing direction indicators
In 1962 the final Series Minor 1000 (ADO 59) was launched the 'Series IV' designation having been assigned to the Morris Mini Minor. A new, larger 1098cc version of the BMC A Series engine with a Harry Weslake designed cylinder head Although fuel consumption suffered moderately at 38 mpg, the Minor's top speed increased to 77 mph and a significant increase in torque, this revised engine was mated to a new stronger gearbox and the size of the front drum brakes increased. The interior was refreshed, and revised again in 1964.
The last Convertible was built in August 1969, with Saloons continuing to November 1970 and the Traveller April 1971
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Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-142
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