The launch of the new Minor at the 1948 Earl’s Court Motor Show marked a major turning point in the history of Morris, the company finally having an exciting new family saloon with which to boost its early post-war sales. It was Morris’ way of shaking off its outmoded pre-war image, gained via hastily reintroduced models like the Eight Series E, while at the same time offering Britain’s crucial export markets something genuinely fresh in terms of design.
From the earliest sidevalve-engined Series MM of 1948, through the 803cc A-Series updates and on to the eventual 1000 models, the humble Morris Minor was developed steadily throughout its career. Aside from the bestselling two- and four-door saloon versions, we were offered convertible (Tourer), estate (Traveller), van and pick-up models over the years, ensuring there
