Manufacturer: Morris Motors Limited, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK Type: Eight Series E Engine: 918cc straight-4 water-cooled Power: 29 bhp / 4.400 rpm Speed: 98 km/h Production time: 1938 - 1948 Production outlet: 120,434 Curb weight: 790 kg Special: - The new '38 model had headlights in the wings, an 'inbuilt luggage compartment with external access' and the running boards were gone. - The "Eight" was the one of the smallest cars built in England and was a major competitor of the Ford Anglia, Standard and Hillman. - The "alligator" bonnet was now rear hinged making engine access poor. - The four-cylinder side-valve engine (three shell-type bearing crankshaft, counterbalanced) is fed by one SU carburettor, has a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on second, third and the top, rear wheel drive, hydraulic brakes and a 25 Liter fuel tank. - It has a Lucas electrical system powered by a 6 volt battery, coil ignition and a so called two brush dynamo (automatic regulation). - It has a "waterfall" dummy grille; the actual radiator was hidden behind it. - Post-war general production restarted in 1945. - Post-war Convertibles were only produced in Australia on imported chassis/mechanicals. - A steel sliding roof was an option.
