Morris Minor Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1952-1956, 269838 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats |
Following the merger of Austin and Morris forming BMC in 1951 a new engine was suddenly made available for the underpowered Minor. This new engine was designed for the Austin A30, itself a Minor rival and was to be known as the A-series engine. This new overhead valve engine had four cylinders, 803cc and produced just enough power to improve the Minors performance.
The Minor Series II was well received at the time of its launch but was still considered to underpowered to do the chassis and suspension justice. From October 1954 a revised front grille appeared, paving the way for the Morris 1000 derivative which would feature a one piece windscreen. Another change was the adoption of a revised dashboard complete with a large centrally positioned speedometer. This detail change was particularly useful for the Minor as it was being made in LHD as well as RHD form, making it easier and cheaper to build.
Buyers Guide Morris Minor 1948-1971 featured in Practical Classics March 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 57.9mm x 76.2mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 mph | 52.5 s | 36 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2008 | |||
| Buying guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971- It's been six decades since the dear old 'Moggy' made its debut, but there's still no sign of its appeal diminishing. Here's why... | ||||
| Article |
Join the topless party |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2006 | |||
| Join the topless party - A four-searer soft-top is a social life on wheels, and these are the coolest you can buy without breaking the bank. Who will you take to the seaside this weekend? Triumph Vitesse vs Morris Minor vs VW Beetle vs Hillman Super Minx | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Morris Minor 1948-71 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2006 | |||
| Buying Guide - Morris Minor 1948-71 - Thanks to great parts supply, the Minor is till an easy classic to own. But now the youngest is 36 years old, so it's vital to buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
20 great classics do battle |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 |
132 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2003 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 - Prepare to be bitten by the bug - with character, affordability and reliability galore, the Morris Minor might just be the perfect classic. | ||||
| Article |
Grand day out - Minor World |
74 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Grand day out - Minor World - Tucked away in a quiet Cotswolds corner is a very special village. If you search really hard, you may be able to find it. Or perhaps one day you might just stumble across it, like Lloyd McNeil did. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Morris Minor |
82 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Morris Minor - FOR: Affordability, spares situation, more a friend than a mere car AGAINST: rust, lots of bodged ones about, pre-'56 cars underpowered. | ||||
| Article |
The best of British |
58 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| The best of British - Fifty years after the Morris Minor made its first public appearance, Ray Newell charts its remarkable success and poses the question: could it have been even better from the start? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 1994 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops - Not all convertibles are two-seaters. If you've got a family or lots of friends, why not try a bigger soft-top - we've covered over 18 different models in the next eight pages. Crayford Ford Corsair, Hillman Minx, VW Beetle, Triumph Vitesse, Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Classic to restore |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2011 | |||
| Classic to restore - It's at this time of the year that many of us consider our next project. But which classics make the best choices right now? Paul Guinness chooses six of his most recommended classic to restore. Morris Minor, MGB & MGB GT, Classic Mini, Ford Anglia 105E, Triumph TR5, Austin-Healey Sprite. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Buying a Morris Minor |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2009 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Buying a Morris Minor - It's got plenty of parts support, is simple to work on and is great fun to own - but with the youngest cars now 38 years old, you'll need to buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Morris Minor |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 January 2009 | |||
| Buying power - Morris Minor- It's the British classic car that needs no introduction, so RICHARD GUNN leaps straight in to what fun and games await you when buying a Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Morris Minor |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Morris Minor- With plenty around, a Minor makes an affordable classic. | ||||
| Article |
Minor magic |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2008 | |||
| Minor magic- As it reaches its 60th birthday, what is it about the Morris Minor that makes it such an endearing choice of classic? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Morris Minor |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 January 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Morris Minor - The Minor has gone beyond being a mere classic car, and is now practically part of the fabric of Britain's consciousness. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the world's most famous poached egg...without getting a broken one. | ||||
| Article |
Modifying Morris Minors |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2005 | |||
| Minor Modification - Modifying Morris Minors - Greg Whitaker examines some Minors with small, but vital upgrades to make them usable everyday. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Morris Minor |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 2 December 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Morris Minor - The Mini, the MGB....and the Morris Minor. Why do Britain’s three favourite classics all start with the letter ’M’? RICHARD GUNN can’t explain that one, but he can guide you on what to look for if you’re buying a Moggy. | ||||
| Article |
Twin Cam Flier! - Morris Minor |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2004 | |||
| Twin Cam Flier! - Morris Minor - Morris Minors are quire possibly the best cars ever made. At least, that’s what some of their owners think! However, it may also be true that they can be a little leisurely in the performance department. Rod Ker, a Minor man himself, investigates a Morris with Flat Twin Cam power. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Drive: Morris Minor - Jolly Good Moggie |
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| Publication | Classics May 2004 | |||
| Classic Drive: Morris Minor - Jolly Good Moggie - Greg Whitaker explains why the Morris Minor is one of the 12 cars you must drive this year. | ||||
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