Morris Oxford MO

Overview
Produced: 1948-1954, 159960 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats
Estate,2 doors,4 seats

By the late 1940's Morris desperately needed a modern, mid-sized, family saloon, in 1948 they launched the new Oxford MO. The Oxford featured an all new unit construction four door body, which had a similar appearance to the equally new Morris Minor MM. This new body shell was also used as the base for other "Nuffield" cars including the Morris Six, Wolseley 4/50 and 6/80.

Other new features included the Minor style torsion bar suspension, a column gear change and a "new" sidevalve four cylinder engine which many veiwed as a retrospective move (the out-going Morris Ten used an overhead valve layout!). The Oxford MO remained in production in both Saloon and Traveller forms until the arrival of the Series II in 1954.  Practical Classics March 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Morris Oxford (1948-1954).  Click Here to view in our shop.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1476ccS4 SV73.5mm x 87mm6.6
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
72 mph41.4 s31 mpg
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DrumDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
060 Morris Oxford MO Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 18 Jul 2012 £2700.00 -
044 Morris Oxford Series 'MO' BCA 4 Oct 2004 - £2050.00
054 Morris Oxford Saloon H&H Sales Limited 28 Jul 2004 £1800.00 -
067 Morris Cowley Bullnose Tourer (1926) H&H Sales Limited 24 Jul 2002 - €7245.00
012 Morris Cowley Bullnose (1926) H&H Sales Limited 20 Feb 2002 - £8190.00
071 Morris Oxford MO (1953) BCA 11 Feb 2002 - £2354.00
323 Morris Oxford MO (1953) Lambert & Foster 14 Jun 2001 $320.00 -
423 Morris Oxford Saloon (1953) Bonhams & Brooks 23 Apr 2001 - £1610.00
231 Morris Oxford MO (1951) RTS Auctions Ltd 16 Apr 2000 £700.00 -
007 Morris Cowley & Dickey (1925) H&H Sales Limited 17 Feb 1999 £5000.00 -
030 Morris Bullnose Open (1926) H&H Sales Limited 22 Jul 1998 £7300.00 -
477 Morris Oxford Saloon (1953) Cheffins 11 Oct 1997 £300.00 -
008 Morris Oxford Saloon (1950) H&H Sales Limited 27 Nov 1996 £1200.00 -
206 Morris Oxford (1953) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Sep 1996 £1225.00 -
201 Morris Oxford (1953) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 Apr 1996 £1000.00 -
295 Morris Oxford Saloon (1953) Sothebys 18 Mar 1996 - £1150.00
066 Morris Oxford (1952) H&H Sales Limited 21 Feb 1996 Not sold
088 Morris Bullnose Tourer (1924) H&H Sales Limited 21 Sep 1995 £7500.00 -
064 Morris Oxford MO (1949) ADT 24 Jul 1995 Not sold
029 Morris Cowley Tourer (1924) ADT 10 Apr 1995 £9915.00 -
029 Morris Oxford Bullnose (1922) Coys 15 Jun 1994 £7000.00 -
032 Morris Cowley (1923) ADT 13 Jun 1994 £12000.00 -
128 Morris Oxford (1951) ADT 7 Dec 1993 Not sold
013 Morris Oxford (1953) Greens 2 Oct 1993 £400.00 -
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying guide - Morris Oxford 1948-1954
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Publication Practical Classics March 2009
Buying guide - Morris Oxford 1948-1954- Be different...in a grown-up Minor that considers itself a Major.
Article Buyer's Guide - Morris Oxford Mo
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 4 May 2011
Buyer's Guide - Morris Oxford Mo - The MO Oxford is a first-class saloon in its own right, says BEN WANKLYN.
Article Buyer's Guide - Morris Oxford
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 6 January 2010
Buyer's Guide - Morris Oxford - The Series II-IV Morris Oxford is loaded with Fifties BMC family charm - if you like that sort of thing.  But should you buy one? NICK LARKIN reckons so.
Article On Your Marques - The 6/80 & MO Club
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Publication Classic Motor Monthly January 2006
On Your Marques - The 6/80 & MO Club - "On your marques - Club Call!" is our feature in which we spotlight the nation's enthusiasts vehicle clubs - if you want your club in "Club Call!", write peter Cahill at CMM.   This month, "Club Call!" looks at the 6/80 AND MO CLUB.
Article Quarter Million Mile Morris
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Publication Classic Car Mart November 2005
Morris Oxford MO - Once a familiar shape on the roads of the UK, the Morris Oxford is a real rarity these days.  Dave Bowers meets Keith Milligan, who still drives it today...'
Article Classic & Sports Car June 2001 pg 148
148 View
Publication Classic & Sports Car June 2001
Peugeot 404 vs Oxford - They look alike but how do they drive?
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