Morris Marina 1.3/1.7
Overview
| Produced: |
1978-1980, 59107 produced. (1.7 production) |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Coupe,2 doors,4 seats Estate,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Coupe,4 doors,4 seats |
During the last two years of its life the Morris Marina was able to enjoy the improved O-Series engine as well as the old, faithful 1.3 A-series version. The new range topping Marina used a 1.7 litre version of the O-series which, although not available in sports trim, was capable of delivering 95mph performance.
These last Marinas featured revised front grilles with built in driving lamps and a under-bumper mounted front spoiler. No two door Coupe's were available and the cars (both 1.3 and 1.7) were discontinued to make way for the Ital in 1980. Practical Classics January 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide Morris Marina. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1275cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 70.61mm x 81.3mm | |
| 1695cc | S4 OHC | BMC E-Series | 84mm x 76mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 mph | 16.4 s | 27 mpg | 1275cc engine |
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
15 classics you can buy for £500 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Stay mobile without going modern. Loads of ideas on tackling the winter in style. Alfa Romeo 33, 1950s Ford 100E, Austin A30/A35, Standard 8/10, 1960s Austin A40 Farina, Morris Minor 1000, Triumph Herald 1200, 1970s Humber Sceptre, Morris Marina, Triumph 2000 Mk 11, 1980s Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Capri, Rover SD1, Peugeot 205, Vauxhall Carlton. | ||||
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Buyers guide - Morris Marina (1971 - 1984) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2002 | |||
| Buyers Guide. Morris Marina 1971 - 1984. Omnipresent in the automotive Room 101, does the Marina really deserve its lowest of the low status? Or is it now a top value entry into the classic world? | ||||
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Buyer's Guide - Morris Marina |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 April 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Morris Marina - Does the Marina really deserve the flak it receives? MATT GEORGE checks out BL's underdog. | ||||
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The secret history of the Morris Marina |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2010 | |||
| The secret history of the Morris Marina - Despite its hasty development and troubled birth, the crucial new Marina went on to be a strong seller for British Leyland. Paul Guinness takes a loot at how it al began. | ||||
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Buying power - Morris Marina/Ital |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 December 2006 | |||
| Buying power - Morris Marina/Ital - Between them, the Morris Marina and the Ital sold over a million cars, but only a fraction of those now survive. Reason enough for saving one of these characterful BL underdogs, reckons RICHARD GUNN. Well, that and how cheap they are too. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - Leyland Legends! |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2005 | |||
| Marque Five - Leyland Legends! - The much-derided British Leyland set-up of the Seventies produced some controversial machines. Paul Guinness profiles five of the most famous. | ||||
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