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Morris Minor Coach-built Saloon 1930

The Morris had been in the same family since being first bought on 9th October 1930 and stayed its entire life in East Sussex. It is understood that its longest trip outside Crowborough was in 1934, which totalled 27 miles from and back to home! It was used very little during WW2 and painted firstly dark blue, then black; when new it was Morris Maroon. It was laid up from 1957 in a small shed at the bottom of the family's garden for 48 years; at one time the back seat was used by the family dog 'Pip' as a bed in the summer months - this is how the car became to be known as Pip.

 

In 2005 the old Morris made its way from Crowborough to Cooden where it rested in a garage until I bought it on 9th October 2008 - exactly 78 years to the day from when it was first registered, making me only its second owner! After a few years in my ownership I found the right chap in Ray Bennett (Bexhill100 member) who would be able to restore the old Morris to its former glory.

Lee Dunn

 

Engine

4 Cylinders in line, OHC

Bore & stroke: 57mm x 83mm

Displacement: 847cc

Compression ratio: 4.751 to 1

Carburation: single SU 7/8in diam

Power output: 19bhp at 4,000 rpm

RAC rating: 8.056hp

 

Transmission

Clutch: single, dry plate 6 1/2in diam

Gearbox: 3 speed, no synchromesh

Ratios: 1st: 3.5 to 1, second 1.833 to 1,

top: 1 to 1

Propellar Shaft: Shaft and spiral bevel

Rear wheel drive

 

Brakes

Cable operated 8in drums all round

Performance

Maximum Speed: 55 mph

Acceleration: 0-50 N/A

Overall fuel comsumption: 45-49mpg

 

Steering

Bishop cam

 

Suspension

Front & rear: semi elliptic leaf spring with single action friction dampers

 

Construction

Chassis: steel ladder type

Tub: ash frame with steel skin

Wings & bonnet: pressed steel panels

Interior: wood dash

Wheels & Tyres

3 stud bolt-on 3.50 x 19 in wire

400 x 19in crossply

 

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 78in

Track - front & rear: 42in

Toe in: 1/8 in

Castor angle: 3 in

Overall length: 120 in

Overall width: 49.5 in

Overall height: 57 in

Ground clearance: 5.5 in

Turning circle: 34ft 6 in

Fuel Tank Capacity: 5 gals

Sump capacity: 7.25 pints

 

Production

Sept 1928 - Aug 1934: 86,309

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