Morris 8 Tourer
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Morris 8 Tourer

MORRIS 8 TOURER

First Registered: 1942
Reg number: SXS 212
Colour: Green

The 1942 Morris 8 Tourer, part of the Series E production run, features a 918cc side-valve engine, a four-speed manual gearbox, and hydraulic drum brakes. The car was largely produced for military or essential use by 1942, as general production of the tourer had ceased in 1941.

    • Engine: 918cc side-valve, four-cylinder

    • Power: ~29.5 bhp @ 4,400 rpm

    • Torque: ~39 lb ft @ 2,400 rpm

    • Carburetor: Single SU

    • Top Speed: ~60-63 mph

    • 0-50 mph: ~32 seconds

    • Fuel Consumption: ~36 mpg 

    • Transmission: 4-speed manual with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd, and top gears

    • Drive: Rear-wheel drive

    • Clutch: Single dry plate 

    • Construction: Pressed steel body on a steel chassis

    • Wheelbase: 7 ft 5 in (2261mm)

    • Length: 12 ft (3658mm)

    • Width: 4 ft 8 in (1422mm)

    • Height: 5 ft 1 in (1549mm)

    • Kerb Weight: ~1,573 lbs (714kg) 

    • Suspension: Semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear

    • Shock Absorbers: Armstrong hydraulic

    • Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic on 8-inch drums

    • Steering: Bishop cam steering 

Morris 8 Tourer
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A vintage green car with a black soft top and red leather seats, parked inside a wooden garage with a sign that reads 'Big Horn Bar' in the background.
Close-up of a vintage black and white license plate reading 'SXS 212' mounted on a red surface.
Close-up of a vintage car engine compartment showing a large green metal cover, wires, and an orange motor oil container.