Morris Minor MM Tourer
Overview
| Produced: |
1948-1953, 74960 produced. ((all Minor Tourers)) |
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| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats |
As part of what would soon be a comprehensive model range the Morris Minor Tourer appeared alongside the Saloon in 1948. Initially produced in "low light" form, the Tourer gained the revised headlamp/front wing layout in 1951 along with the Saloons. Early Tourer's also featured removable, canvas rear I/4 windows, however fixed glass windows replaced them in 1951.
The Tourer used the same mechanical layout as the other Minors, including the 918cc sidevalve engine and monocoque bodyshell design. The Minor Tourer may not have been a fast sportscar but it certainly added a touch of class to the range in what was still a sober, post-war, petrol rationed motoring world.
Buyers Guide Morris Minor 1948-1971 featured in Practical Classics March 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 918cc | S4 SV | Morris Sidevalve (Eight Series E) | 57mm x 90mm |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Torsion bar | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 mph | 36.5 s | 26.3 s | 40 mpg | 27 bhp 4400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201577 | Morris Minor SMM, 2 & 1000 AKD530 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Buying guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2008 | |||
| Buying guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971- It's been six decades since the dear old 'Moggy' made its debut, but there's still no sign of its appeal diminishing. Here's why... | ||||
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Buying Guide - Morris Minor 1948-71 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2006 | |||
| Buying Guide - Morris Minor 1948-71 - Thanks to great parts supply, the Minor is till an easy classic to own. But now the youngest is 36 years old, so it's vital to buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 |
132 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2003 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 - Prepare to be bitten by the bug - with character, affordability and reliability galore, the Morris Minor might just be the perfect classic. | ||||
| Article |
Minor adjustments |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2002 | |||
| Minor adjustments - A great car became an icon when the A-Series was popped under its bonnet. Danny Hopkins takes in the lowlights and the highlights of the Minor Tourer. | ||||
| Article |
Grand day out - Minor World |
74 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Grand day out - Minor World - Tucked away in a quiet Cotswolds corner is a very special village. If you search really hard, you may be able to find it. Or perhaps one day you might just stumble across it, like Lloyd McNeil did. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Morris Minor |
82 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Morris Minor - FOR: Affordability, spares situation, more a friend than a mere car AGAINST: rust, lots of bodged ones about, pre-'56 cars underpowered. | ||||
| Article |
The best of British |
58 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| The best of British - Fifty years after the Morris Minor made its first public appearance, Ray Newell charts its remarkable success and poses the question: could it have been even better from the start? | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 1994 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops - Not all convertibles are two-seaters. If you've got a family or lots of friends, why not try a bigger soft-top - we've covered over 18 different models in the next eight pages. Crayford Ford Corsair, Hillman Minx, VW Beetle, Triumph Vitesse, Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Classic to restore |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2011 | |||
| Classic to restore - It's at this time of the year that many of us consider our next project. But which classics make the best choices right now? Paul Guinness chooses six of his most recommended classic to restore. Morris Minor, MGB & MGB GT, Classic Mini, Ford Anglia 105E, Triumph TR5, Austin-Healey Sprite. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Buying a Morris Minor |
84 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2009 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Buying a Morris Minor - It's got plenty of parts support, is simple to work on and is great fun to own - but with the youngest cars now 38 years old, you'll need to buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Morris Minor |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 January 2009 | |||
| Buying power - Morris Minor- It's the British classic car that needs no introduction, so RICHARD GUNN leaps straight in to what fun and games await you when buying a Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Morris Minor |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Morris Minor- With plenty around, a Minor makes an affordable classic. | ||||
| Article |
Minor magic |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2008 | |||
| Minor magic- As it reaches its 60th birthday, what is it about the Morris Minor that makes it such an endearing choice of classic? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Morris Minor |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 25 January 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Morris Minor - The Minor has gone beyond being a mere classic car, and is now practically part of the fabric of Britain's consciousness. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the world's most famous poached egg...without getting a broken one. | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classics: No.2 - Morris Minor: 1948 |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 March 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classics: No.2 - Morris Minor: 1948 - Andrew Roberts falls through a gap in the time-space continuum and finds himself in 1948 - in time for the launch of the Morris Minor. | ||||
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Modifying Morris Minors |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics January 2005 | |||
| Minor Modification - Modifying Morris Minors - Greg Whitaker examines some Minors with small, but vital upgrades to make them usable everyday. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Morris Minor |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 2 December 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Morris Minor - The Mini, the MGB....and the Morris Minor. Why do Britain’s three favourite classics all start with the letter ’M’? RICHARD GUNN can’t explain that one, but he can guide you on what to look for if you’re buying a Moggy. | ||||
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