Morris Oxford flatnose

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The "flatnose" Morris Oxford is a series of motor car models produced by Morris of the United Kingdom from 1926 until 1930. Introduced as a replacement for the Morris Oxford bullnose, the "flatnose" Oxford models featured more traditional styling.

Oxford flatnose 1926–30

Oxford flatnose
1927 Morris Oxford 1697cc Flat Nose.jpg
Oxford 4-door saloon 1927
Overview
Manufacturer Morris Motors
Production1926–1930
32,282 made. [1]
Body and chassis
Class Small car
Body style
  • open tourer 2 or 4-door
  • 4-door coachbuilt saloon
  • 4-door fabric saloon
  • 2-seater drophead coupé
  • chassis only
Powertrain
Engine 1,802 cc (110.0 cu in) I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase 106.5 in (2,705 mm) [2]
Chronology
Predecessor Morris Oxford bullnose
Successor Morris Oxford Six

The distinctive bullnose radiator was dropped in 1926 in an updated version of the car. The engines remained the same but a new range of bodies was offered including all-steel saloons. [3]

The frame was changed to allow half-elliptic springs to be fitted in place of the old three-quarter elliptic springs. The back end of the frame was given a deeper channel section, it now sweeps up over the rear axle. The frame also receives bracing from the running board brackets and cross hangers. [2]

The radiator cooling surface has been increased sixty per cent and the whole assembly given the flat-fronted shape which would lead to this car's popular name. [2]

A new all-steel dash or bulkhead now creates a firm location for bodywork and a solid support for the petrol tank. As part of that redesign a new instrument panel is provided with neatly grouped meters and glove boxes either side. The hand controls on the steering column have been upgraded. There is now a dash-operated ventilator. [2]

Equipment now includes:

4-door tourer registered October 1927 Morris Oxford tourer 1927 9429492993.jpg
4-door tourer registered October 1927
2-seater drophead coupe registered Jun 1927 1927 Morris Oxford.jpg
2-seater drophead coupé registered Jun 1927

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References

Footnotes

  1. Sedgwick, M.; Gillies (1989). A-Z of cars of the 1930s. UK: Bay View Books. ISBN   1-870979-38-9.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 The Motor Show. The Times, Monday, 25 Oct 1926; pg. 24; Issue 44411
  3. Baldwin, N. (1994). A-Z of cars of 1920s. UK: Bay View Books. ISBN   1-870979-53-2.

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