270 Morris Eight (Series 1) 2 door Saloon (1936) VY 8367 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Morris Eight Series 1 (1935-37) Engine 918cc S4 SV Production 164000 (all types) Registration Number VY 8367 (York) MORRIS ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690377489... Morris' big seller of the 1930's and the model that turned the company around. The engine is a Morris copy of the Ford 8hp unit, but improved in detail, with a three bearing crank, mated to a three speed gearbox. The series I designation was used from June 1935 in line with other Morris models, cars made before this are known as pre-series although the official Morris Motors designation was by the model year even though they were introduced in October 1934 The attractive body also closely resembled the Ford, the Tourer sold for £ 120 when new and helped the Eight capture the public imagination with 20,000 sales. From Summer 1933 the cars were updated with Hardy-Spicer Universal Joints replacing fabric joints. In September 1934 the bare chassis was offered for £95, For buyers of complete cars prices ranged from £118 for the basic two-seater to £142 for the four door saloon while sunshine roof and leather seats, with bumpers and indicators £2 10 shillings (£2.50) extra. The Series 2 of 1938 incorporated cosmetic changes to keep the Eight in line with the Norris family , painted radiator shells, Easiclean wheels and bodies now in a single colour, but still with black wings unlike other 1938 Morris cars. The Series II stuck with the same running gear as before but remained a strong seller. Diolch am 94,620,877 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,620,877 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-270
