239 Morris Eight (Series 1) Four Seater Tourer (1935) AJH 291 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Morris Eight Series 1 (1935-37) Engine 918cc S4 SV Production 164,100 (Morris 8 ser.1 and Pre-series) Registration Number AJH 291 (Hertfordshire) MORRIS ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623690377489/ The Morris Eight is a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the Ford Model Y, styling of which the Eight closely followed The Series 1 Morris Eight was introduce in 1935, powered by a Morris UB series 918 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with three-bearing crankshaft and single SU carburettor with maximum power of 23.5 bhp, driving through a three speed gearbox with synchromesh on the top two speeds and Lockheed hydraulic brakes were fitted. Coil ignition was used in a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6-volt battery and third brush dynamo. The body, which was either a saloon or open tourer, was mounted on a separate channel section chassis with a 7 feet 6 inches wheelbase The tourer could reach 58 mph and return 45 miles per gallon with the heavier Saloons a little slower. The chrome-plated radiator shell and honeycomb grille were dummies disguising the real one hidden behind. In September 1934 the bare chassis was offered for £95 with the complete car costing £118 for the basic two-seater to £142 for the four door saloon with sunshine roof and leather seats. Bumpers and indicators were £2 10 shillings (£2.50) extra. Of the 164,102 cars produced approximately 24,000 were tourers. In 1938 the car was updated as Series II, with a slight restyle to match the other cars in the Morris range. Diolch am 97,483,844 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,483,844 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-239
