1957 Morris Oxford series III
Morris Oxford is a series of motor car models produced by Morris Motors of the United Kingdom.
The Oxford was updated for 1957 with a new fluted bonnet and small rear fins and an optional two-tone paint scheme all announced on 18 October 1956. Inside the bench seats trimmed in leather remained but the instrument cluster was revised and a new dished steering wheel fitted. The engine now produced 55 hp (41 kW) following an increase in compression ratio though the top speed and acceleration remained the same. A semi-automatic, two pedal "Manumatic" transmission with centrifugal clutch with vacuum operation coupled to gear changes was optional.
An independent front-suspension with forward torsion bars continued to promise "above average comfort" for the car's occupants.
Engine - 1,489 cc BMC B-Series engine Straight-4
Transmission - 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 97 in (2,500 mm)
108 in (2,700 mm)
Length - 178 in (4,500 mm)
Width - 65 in (1,700 mm)
Height - 64 in (1,600 mm)
The Oxford was updated for 1957 with a new fluted bonnet and small rear fins and an optional two-tone paint scheme all announced on 18 October 1956. Inside the bench seats trimmed in leather remained but the instrument cluster was revised and a new dished steering wheel fitted. The engine now produced 55 hp (41 kW) following an increase in compression ratio though the top speed and acceleration remained the same. A semi-automatic, two pedal "Manumatic" transmission with centrifugal clutch with vacuum operation coupled to gear changes was optional.
An independent front-suspension with forward torsion bars continued to promise "above average comfort" for the car's occupants.
Engine - 1,489 cc BMC B-Series engine Straight-4
Transmission - 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 97 in (2,500 mm)
108 in (2,700 mm)
Length - 178 in (4,500 mm)
Width - 65 in (1,700 mm)
Height - 64 in (1,600 mm)
