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Informationen zum Autor Ray Newell is a well known and respected figure within Morris Minor circles. He has been Secretary of the UK based Morris Minor Owners Club since 1983 and has contributed significantly to the Club’s growth and development in that time. He has written extensively about the Morris Minor, but of the eight books he has written, this is the most detailed and comprehensive. Ray has owned a variety of Morris Minors over the years but currently his pride and joy is a rare 1949 Series MM Tourer. He has recently acquired an equally rare 1954 Series II van from New Zealand, which is currently undergoing a full restoration. Ray lives in Derbyshire, England. Klappentext 2018 marks 70 years since the first Morris Minor models rolled off the production line. Ray Newell looks in detail at the 22-year production run and the continuing interest in this British car. Vorwort The book features:- Period advertising. - Promotional material including brochures from a variety of sources.- Rare Photos- Special interest vehicles form different parts of the world.- Contributions from enthusiasts from around the globe. Zusammenfassung The postwar Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was one of the most popular British cars. 2018 marked 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 22 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 trendsetting 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis INTRODUCTION 1 From sketch pad to production 2 Early Years. Series MM Saloons, Tourer and Convertibles 3 The Morris range 4 Nuffield exports 5 The Series ll models 6 Production methods and testing 7 Morris 1000 8 The Traveller models 9 The Light Commercials 10 Power and performance 11 Optional extras 12 Towards the end 13 Variations on a theme Index and Brochure cross referencing section The post production era. (developments since 1971) including upgrades Morris Minors Around the World. ( the continuing interest in and support from clubs and organisations to ensure the continued use and preservation of the Morris Minor.) ...
