2018 marks 70 years since the first Morris Minor models rolled off the production line.In this celebratory publication, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models...
Read more
2018 marks 70 years since the first Morris Minor models rolled off the production line.
In this celebratory publication, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a 22-year production run and the continuing worldwide interest in this iconic British car.
The postwar Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was one of the most popular British Cars. 2018 marks 70 years since the first Minors rolled off the production lines at Cowley in Oxfordshire. In this celebratory publication Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run that spanned twenty two years in the UK.
Using mainly contemporary materials covering four decades, he transports the reader back to an era when the pace of life was much slower and the marketing of the vehicles was considerably different to the slick advertising of today.
The worldwide appeal of this trendsetting vehicle is examined in the context of the ‘export or die' mentality that dominated postwar Britain, as are the innovative production methods used to ensure that ‘Morris Motors Ltd’ lived up to its ‘quality first' reputation. Variations from standard specifications are considered with reference to mechanical uprating, different body styles and the use of modern accessories to enhance further the comfort and styling of what was dubbed ‘The World's Supreme Small Car.' Issigonis sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs make this a fascinating book.
The continuing appeal of the car voted Britain’s most popular classic in 2016 is examined, as are the factors which continue to attract a new generation of 21st century owners.
In this celebratory publication, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a 22-year production run and the continuing worldwide interest in this iconic British car.
The postwar Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was one of the most popular British Cars. 2018 marks 70 years since the first Minors rolled off the production lines at Cowley in Oxfordshire. In this celebratory publication Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run that spanned twenty two years in the UK.
Using mainly contemporary materials covering four decades, he transports the reader back to an era when the pace of life was much slower and the marketing of the vehicles was considerably different to the slick advertising of today.
The worldwide appeal of this trendsetting vehicle is examined in the context of the ‘export or die' mentality that dominated postwar Britain, as are the innovative production methods used to ensure that ‘Morris Motors Ltd’ lived up to its ‘quality first' reputation. Variations from standard specifications are considered with reference to mechanical uprating, different body styles and the use of modern accessories to enhance further the comfort and styling of what was dubbed ‘The World's Supreme Small Car.' Issigonis sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs make this a fascinating book.
The continuing appeal of the car voted Britain’s most popular classic in 2016 is examined, as are the factors which continue to attract a new generation of 21st century owners.
Product specification
Binding
In paperback
Pages
224
ISBN / EAN
9781787112070
Publisher
Languages
English
Publication date
05/2018
Dimensions
25 x 25 x 1,5 cm
Additional information
Book type or Series
History - Descriptive
Write a Review
Login or Register to write your review
You might also like
- Publisher: Richard Mckellar Design
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback
THE RESTORER'S GUIDE TO ALL SALOON, TOURERE/CONVERTIBLE, TRAVELLER AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL MODELS
- Publisher: Herridge & Sons
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback
- Publisher: Bookmarque
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback
- Publisher: Haynes Publishing
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback
- Publisher: Motor Racing Publications
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback
ALL MODELS 1956 TO 1971, 948 CC (57.8 CU IN), 1098 CC (67 CU IN)
- Publisher: Haynes Publishing
- Language: English
- Binding : In paperback
- Publisher: Veloce
- Language: English
- Binding : In hardback