Download or read book Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The postwar Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was one of the most popular British Cars. 2018 marks 70 years since the first Minors rolled off the production lines at Cowley in Oxfordshire. In this celebratory publication Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run that spanned twenty two years in the UK. Using mainly contemporary materials covering four decades, he transports the reader back to an era when the pace of life was much slower and the marketing of the vehicles was considerably different to the slick advertising of today. The worldwide appeal of this trend-setting vehicle is examined in the context of the 'export or die' mentality that dominated postwar Britain, as are the innovative production methods used to ensure that 'Morris Motors Ltd' lived up to its 'quality first' reputation. Variations from standard specifications are considered with reference to mechanical uprating, different body styles and the use of modern accessories to enhance further the comfort and styling of what was dubbed 'The World's Supreme Small Car'. Issigonis sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs make this a fascinating book. The continuing appeal of the car voted Britain's most popular classic in 2016 is examined, as are the factors which continue to attract a new generation of 21st century owners.
Download or read book Morris Minor The Biography written by Martin Wainwright and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The split screen, the indicators poking up like perspex orange fingers, the notoriously rust-prone floors, the pootling exhaust note… just some of the much-loved characteristics of the Morris Minor or Morris 1000. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis back in 1948, in a sense it was Britain’s answer to the Beetle – a bulbous little creation that was also Britain’s first mass-appeal car. Between then and 1972 when production belatedly ceased some 1.6 million were built. There were variants like the Morris Traveller (timber-framed estate car) and the Morris Million (painted pink), while the convertible was another popular choice. For thousands of ‘newly-marrieds’, or penurious students, it was their first car. It was also the kind of car in which the district nurse did her rounds. In 2008, it is 60 years old, and Martin Wainwright (who proposed to his wife over the gear stick of a Morris Minor) gives us a quirky and fascinating history of this quintessentially British car. You’ll find everything from the post-70s vogue for restoring and rebuilding Morris Minors (several garages still exist to do just that, to the alarming habit of their bonnets to open at speed and entirely obscure your vision, their unreliable trunnions, and not to mention the esoteric photo exhibition some years ago devoted to abandoned Morris Minors on the West Coast of Ireland.
Download or read book Original Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by Herridge & Sons Limited. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original Morris Minor is the essential companion to these delightful cars. Its aim is to reveal, in words and color photographs, how the many versions of the Minor – from early ‘low-headlamp’ 918cc saloon to late 1098cc traveler – altered in detail through the course of production. An amazing number of specification changes, large and small, occurred over the years. The completely authentic specification which the most discerning enthusiasts now demand can be elusive because so many Minors have been altered over the years, often by impecunious owners trying simply to keep aging cars on the road for minimum cost. But help is at hand in Original Morris Minor for all owners, restorers and enthusiasts who want a bible on originality. Drawing from factory production records, parts lists and catalogs, as well as the accumulated knowledge of respected restorers and dedicated enthusiasts, this book provides the most exhaustive production survey of the Morris Minor ever published. Accompanying the authoritative text are over 250 specially commissioned color photographs showing every permutation of Morris Minor specification in remarkable detail.
Download or read book The A Series Engine written by Graham Robson and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built from 1951 to 2000, BMC’s A-Series engine was a remarkably successful, versatile and invaluable power unit that far outlived its original projected life. Not only did it power road cars as varied as the Austin A30, the Mini and the MG Midget, but it also found use in world-class race and rally cars, record-breaking special machines, light commercial vehicles and even tractors. This fascinating illustrated book chronicles the full history and achievements of this remarkable engine, nearly 15 million of which were made.
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Jon Pressnell and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Morris Minor celebrates its 50th anniversary in 1998. Here, Jon Pressnell provides an illustrated compendium of information on this evergreen car. The book is a mixture of historical, technical and hobby topics. It provides first-hand insights about the work of engineer Alec Issigonis, and Jack Daniels - his right-hand man on the minor. Areas covered include: the Wolseley Eight engine choice over the flat-four engine; the minor's replacement; the minor in the US, the alta-head Minor, oddball models, the hydrolastic Minor, and twin-cam Minors; Minor scale models; anecdotes about famous owners such as Sterling Moss, Bryan Ferry and Lord Linley; and sketches of the future and the rationale behind these.
Download or read book The Morris Minor written by and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998-01-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morris Minor: The First 50 Years 1948-1998 Ray NewellPublished in anticipation of the 5th birthday of Morris Minor in 1998, this is an affectionate look at the life and career of the much-loved Minor and the many parts is has played, from Post Office van to rally car, from District Nurses rounds to Trans-Saharan expedition. Newell chronicles the cars design and production, and offers sections on advertising the Minor, one-off and custom Minors, and the Minor industry today. Hdbd., 8 1/4x 11, 128 pgs., 15 b&w ill., 5 color.
Download or read book The New Zealand Morris Minor Story written by Schoenbrunn and published by . This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many New Zealanders have a story to tell about the Morris Minor; either they used to own one themselves, or learnt to drive in one, or their uncle or aunty used to drive one on gravel roads all the way from .! Whatever their story might be, most people love talking about the Morris Minor which today still enjoys much nostalgic popularity in New Zealand as in its country of origin. The New Zealand Morris Minor Story is a tribute to this wonderful little car, which helped to shape social history, and to those people who had a lifetime involvement with Morris vehicles here in New Zealand, be it as pioneer manufacturers, their engineers, assemblers, sales people or as loving private owners (then and today). Beginning in 1919 with the formation of The Dominion Motors by Sir Charles Norwood the book traces the development of the motorcar assembly industry in New Zealand, with focus on The Dominion Motors Ltd, and not only Morris Minors but other members of the Morris vehicle range are covered. The author, Reiner Schoenbrunn, spent four years researching, painstakingly piecing together the story by interviewing, correspondence and collecting data. The result is a comprehensive documentation of a major part of New Zealand's motoring history, richly illustrated with 278 photographs and original advertisements, 32 of them in colour and mostly previously unpublished. The New Zealand Morris Minor Story should have its place on every car enthusiast's bookshelf!
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Paul Skilleter and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Gillian Bardsley and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Morris Minor is one of the great car designs, and it is part of the family history of thousands. Few cars can match the popularity, and the longevity of the Minor: this book tells its story.
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Martin Wainwright and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis back in 1948, the Morris Minor or Morris 1000 was in a sense Britain's answer to the Beetle. Here, Martin Wainwright provides a history of this quintessentially British car.
Download or read book The Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well over half a century after it first appeared in 1948, the Morris Minor has become a much loved classic car. It is as popular now as when in production. This book traces the evolution of the Minor through the different phases of its developement to its demise in the 1970s.
Download or read book Original Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of the Morris Minor and the Morris Eight A Complete Guide for Owners and Prospective Purchasers of All Morris Minors and Morris Eights written by Harold Jelly and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This maintenance handbook is in its complete and unabridged original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. A must-have for anyone with an interest in these classic automobiles. Contents include - Preface - Licences, Insurance And Law - On The Road - How The Engine Works - Overhaul And Maintenance - The Lubrication - The Electrical Equipment - Care Of Tyres - O.H.V Models - War-Time Regulations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Morris Minor written by Ray Newell and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiled in 1948, many Morris Minors are still seen motoring down the United Kingdoms lanes and byways, either in the role of longtime personal transport or lovingly doted-upon classic. The author illustrates the story behind the design and development of this extraordinary British classic with more than 180 black-and-white photographs and an eight-page color spread.
Download or read book Morris Minor 1000 written by Morris Motors Ltd and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Secret Life of the Morris Minor written by Karen Pender and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
