Morris Oxford MO
| 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.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1476cc | S4 SV | 73.5mm x 87mm | 6.6 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 mph | 41.4 s | 31 mpg |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Morris Oxford 1948-1954 |
112 |
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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 |
20 |
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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 |
44 |
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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 |
16 |
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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 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2001 | |||
| Peugeot 404 vs Oxford - They look alike but how do they drive? | ||||
