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Morris

Cowley saloon, 1931

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Make
Morris
Manufacturer
Morris Motors Ltd.
Location Made
Cowley
Accession Number
1980-1-107
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
4 cyl, 1550 cc, 12 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
55 mph (88 km/h)
Body Style
Saloon
Price When New
not quoted
Materials
metal, glass, textiles
Dimensions
3901mm (l), 1554mm (w), 1558mm (h)
Location
Museum

The last Bullnose Morris was made in 1926 but its successor, called the Flatnose, retained many features including the 11.9 hp engine. The later 13.9 hp Oxford ceased production in 1929. The Cowley continued through to 1934 and the short lived Twelve-Four model, produced only in 1935, was in reality a Cowley by another name. There was also a Cowley-Six with a six cylinder engine.

In 1932, the Cowley gained a rear-mounted petrol tank, hydraulic brakes and Magna-type wire wheels.

The body and radiator design were also new. Although no longer reaching the 50,000 sales per year of the Cowley's heyday, output for 1932 model was still a respectable 25,000, making it the best selling Morris model of that year.