1952 Morris Minor
Manufacturer -Morris
Production - 1948–71; 1,368,291 produced
Assembly - England, Australia, New Zealand
Designer - Sir Alec Issigonis
Body and chassis
Class - City car
Layout - FR layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 86 in (2,184 mm)
Length - 148 in (3,759 mm)
Width -60 in (1,524 mm)
Height - 60 in (1,524 mm)
Curb weight -1,708 lb (775 kg) (four-door saloon)
Chronology
Predecessor -Morris Eight
Successor - Morris Marina
The Morris Minor is a British economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, more than 1.3 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972. Initially available as a two-door saloon and tourer (convertible), the range was subsequently expanded to include a four-door saloon in 1950, a wood-framed estate (the Traveller) from 1952 and panel van and pick-up truck variants from 1953.
The Minor was manufactured in three series: the MM (1948), the Series II (1952) and finally the 1000 series (1956).
Production - 1948–71; 1,368,291 produced
Assembly - England, Australia, New Zealand
Designer - Sir Alec Issigonis
Body and chassis
Class - City car
Layout - FR layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 86 in (2,184 mm)
Length - 148 in (3,759 mm)
Width -60 in (1,524 mm)
Height - 60 in (1,524 mm)
Curb weight -1,708 lb (775 kg) (four-door saloon)
Chronology
Predecessor -Morris Eight
Successor - Morris Marina
The Morris Minor is a British economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, more than 1.3 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972. Initially available as a two-door saloon and tourer (convertible), the range was subsequently expanded to include a four-door saloon in 1950, a wood-framed estate (the Traveller) from 1952 and panel van and pick-up truck variants from 1953.
The Minor was manufactured in three series: the MM (1948), the Series II (1952) and finally the 1000 series (1956).
