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1929-34 Minor
Introduction
The Minor was announced in 1928, undoubtedly with the
intention of claiming
some of the small car market, in which many of Morris
competitor's, most notably Austin with the Seven were
already engaged. Using a Wolseley developed overhead cam
engine, the Minor was an immediate success, spawning a
number of variants and forming the basis for MG's 'M Type' Midget.
Profit margins on the overhead cam Minor were slim, so for
the 1931 season, a side-valve engine variant, with the 2
seater version selling at just £100, was launched. Both engine
variants were offered for the 1931 & 32 seasons after which
only the side-valve engine variant continued in production.
In total, 39,083 ohc and 47,227 sv Minors were manufactured.
1930 Minor (Photo - Jim Riglar)
1929-32 Minor - OHC Engine
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4 seat tourer |
Fabric Saloon 2 door |
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5cwt
Van | Engine: 847cc, 4 cylinder, overhead cam,
8.05hp(RAC)
Clutch: Morris single dry-plate .
Gear
Box: 3 speed.
Ignition: coil. |
| 1930 |
Coach-built Saloon 2
door (folding head) |
| 1931 |
Semi-sports
2 seater |
| 1932 |
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Family Eight Saloon
4 door
sliding-head |
Eight sports coupe sliding head |
1931-34 Minor - SV Engine
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1931 |
2 seater |
4 seat tourer |
Fabric Saloon 2 door
fixed head |
Coach-built Saloon 2
door (folding head) |
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5 cwt
Van |
Engine: 847cc, 4 cylinder, side valve,
8.05hp(RAC)
Clutch: Morris single dry-plate .
Gear
Box: 3 speed (1931-32 models and 1933 2 seater), 4
speed (1933 excl 2 seater and 1934).
Ignition: coil. |
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1932 |
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1933 |
Family 4 door Saloon, sliding-head |
Special Coupe sliding head |
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1934 |
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