Morris Cowley 1500
Overview
| Produced: |
1956-1959, 4623 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
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In an attempt to improve sales performance Morris announced a larger engined Cowley in 1956, the Cowley 1500. The Cowley 1500 was yet another disastrous BMC attempt at producing a budget family saloon despite the improved 55bhp engine. The Cowley 1500 came with the usual 4 speed manual gearbox although a semi-automatic transmission was also available as an option.
The Cowley 1500 could be distinguished by its restyled Oxford type bonnet redesigned rear wings which incorporated daring, vestigial fins to add a touch of glamour. Despite the improved running gear and more adventurous styling, the Cowley was a showroom flop, only 4,600 examples were built before production quietly ended in 1959.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 73.025mm x 89mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74mph | 26mpg |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £200 | £900 | £1700 | 26-Oct-06 |
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