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Morris

1913 – 1984 — UK

Morris

Morris Motors, a cornerstone of British automotive history, was founded in 1913 by William Morris in Oxford. This brand, heralded for its significant impact on the UK car industry, launched with the "Bullnose" Morris, a distinctive model that set the foundation for mass car production in the UK. Throughout the decades, Morris carved out a reputation for reliability and affordability, with models like the Morris Minor becoming synonymous with British automotive culture. In the post-war era, Morris merged with Austin to form the British Motor Corporation (BMC), leading to innovations such as the creation of the iconic Mini in 1959, a revolutionary design that outlived the Morris name itself. The brand's influence waned in the latter part of the 20th century, with the Morris name being discontinued in 1984 as the company underwent various mergers and restructurings, ultimately being absorbed into what is now known as MG Motor UK, owned by China’s SAIC Motor. Today, the legacy of Morris Motors lives on primarily in classic car circles, where its historical models are celebrated for their style and simplicity, reflecting a bygone era of British motoring excellence. Morris's contribution to the automotive industry remains a subject of reverence and nostalgia among enthusiasts.

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8/40 Series II 4

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Eight

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Major Elite II

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Marina

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Minor 1000

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Series LC3 Commercial

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Morris

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Morris

Morris

1913 – 1984 — UK

Morris

Models

8/40 Series II 4

8/40 Series II 4

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Eight

Eight

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Major Elite II

Major Elite II

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Marina

Marina

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Minor 1000

Minor 1000

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Series LC3 Commercial

Series LC3 Commercial

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Series Z

Series Z

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National Motor Museum, Birdwood. Part 14 of 18.

Ford Falcon XF Access Cab
Volvo GL Sedan
1974 Leyland P76 Sedan
1985 Sa

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National Motor Museum, Birdwood. Part 14 of 18. Ford Falcon XF Access Cab Volvo GL Sedan 1974 Leyland P76 Sedan 1985 Saab 900i Sedan 1956 ROVER Model 75 1955 MG Magnette 1962 Morris Major Elite II 1937 MORRIS 8/40 SERIES II, 4 door fixed head Saloon 1951 MORRIS SERIES Z Coupe Utility 1949 Morris Series LC3 Commercial

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National Motor Museum, Birdwood. Part 9 of 18.

1964 TOYOTA TIARA RT20 SEDAN
1974 HONDA Civic
Land Rover Series III
1970

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National Motor Museum, Birdwood. Part 9 of 18. 1964 TOYOTA TIARA RT20 SEDAN 1974 HONDA Civic Land Rover Series III 1970 ALFA ROMEO GT VELOCE 1974 Leyland Force 7 V Coupe 1949 HILLMAN Minx 4 door sedan. 1958 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon 1926/27 Garford Flat Top Truck 1927 Packard 5.26 Sedan 1926 Rolls Royce Twenty Horsepower

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