Morris 8

vintagepoint5 · 5th July 2008, 13:05

Thanks Egansta for posting nice pictures of Morris8, hope to see more in future.

This is Morris 8 pre war series 1934, next Morris 8 E series produced from 1938 to 1948 stopped during WWII and started with same design until 1948, later versions were more improvement over previous models. From 1949 Morris Minor were introduced by Issis Ignosis. These 8's have close competition between Morris, Austin, Ford-Y, Standard8 of similar shapes
and size.

I have seen in Hyd, Morris 8 one convertible under restoration and other sedan parked in one garage will post pictures soon.

DKG · 5th July 2008, 15:45

Both the tourers are so very pretty, and well cared for. Morris's were lovely cars and deserve a lot more attention than they receive. The later 1000's were fun cars to drive.

SuperSelect · 5th July 2008, 22:45

Hey Vintagepoint5, your knowledge on Morris seems worth sharing !! The 1948 8E has a beautiful "waterfall" grille which I've admired since childhood. Do post those pics whenever possible.

Dussey · 6th July 2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by vintagepoint5

Thanks Egansta for posting nice pictures of Morris8, hope to see more in future.

This is Morris 8 pre war series 1934, next Morris 8 E series produced from 1938 to 1948 stopped during WWII and started with same design until 1948, later versions were more improvement over previous models. From 1949 Morris Minor were introduced by Issis Ignosis. These 8's have close competition between Morris, Austin, Ford-Y, Standard8 of similar shapes
and size.

I have seen in Hyd, Morris 8 one convertible under restoration and other sedan parked in one garage will post pictures soon.

Morris-8s are simple & reliable cars. The only problem in todays traffic conditions are that since they dont have a water pump, they tend to overheat in constant stop start situations. The Morris 8 Series 'E"sedans have bakelite dashboards and the tourers have wooden dashboards. posting some pictures of my Series 'E' Tourer.

Stanher · 6th July 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Dussey

Morris-8s are simple & reliable cars. The only problem in todays traffic conditions are that since they dont have a water pump, they tend to overheat in constant stop start situations. The Morris 8 Series 'E"sedans have bakelite dashboards and the tourers have wooden dashboards. posting some pictures of my Series 'E' Tourer.

Lovely car! Btw, sorry for going a bit

but isnt the locale in the 1st 2 pics. Nallappa gardens or something (the same place where a song for the movie KAthalikka nEramillai was shot?)
Just curious!

Dussey · 6th July 2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Lovely car! Btw, sorry for going a bit

but isnt the locale in the 1st 2 pics. Nallappa gardens or something (the same place where a song for the movie KAthalikka nEramillai was shot?)
Just curious!

No, Its taken in St.Thomas Mount. Its the road leading to the church.

amit V8 · 15th July 2008, 21:51

here is another '48 SERIES E MORRIS 8. we also used to have one, going to show her later.

Stanher · 15th July 2008, 22:25

OK just to contribute to this thread, here is another immaculate one I'd spotted at the HAIG rally at secunderabad club this feb.

@dussey, that's interesting! I didnt know St. Thomas Mount is so scenic! 'must make a visit there when I'm in chennai the next time.

Cyrus43 · 15th July 2008, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Stanher

OK just to contribute to this thread, here is another immaculate one I'd spotted at the HAIG rally at secunderabad club this feb.

@dussey, that's interesting! I didnt know St. Thomas Mount is so scenic! 'must make a visit there when I'm in chennai the next time.

Shyam, IMMACULATE????? You need glasses!! Understand it is original and all but it has been severly neglected!! Look at the roof!

PAVAN KADAM · 15th July 2008, 22:59

Nice car, but arent those head lights out of sorts.

I meant they dont belong to that car.

Stanher · 16th July 2008, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Shyam, IMMACULATE????? You need glasses!! Understand it is original and all but it has been severly neglected!! Look at the roof!

I did notice the roof- my guess is the paint could be original too? Although the fenders seem to have been retouched at some point.

Dussey · 16th July 2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Nice car, but arent those head lights out of sorts.

I meant they dont belong to that car.

Yes, the headlights have been modified to fit round standard lenses.
The original oval headlight glasses are very difficult to get even in the U.K.
Another big problems in Morris Eights are the tyre sizes - 4.50 X 17 very odd size, difficult to get.

anjan_c2007 · 25th July 2008, 22:06

The Morris 8 has turned out to be one of the very durable cars of the whole lot sold in India during the 1940's.Its mechanism is quite rugged and simple.It was and still is quite economical to run. After all its a Morris. The Hindusthan 10 (also a Morris 10 assembled from CKD kits by HM) has become rare. Very few still survive. The Austin 8 is also not as commonly seen as the Morris 8.

Stanher · 11th August 2008, 15:33

Here is a Morris 8 just bought from Nagpur by my friend Mr. Rashid Mody.

I believe its a one-family owned car from new. Its quite original except for some parts like the speedo & ampere meter, rearview mirror and some of the dash switches- btw, is that a lambretta ignition-kill switch (circled) on the dash?? If so I'd like to have it!

Upholstery seems all rexine under the "army" cloth covers.

He was in the process of starting it up when I took the pics. yesterday.

'seems t have even the original toolkit intact! The spare tyre he said, was left behind as the previous owner had forgotten to send it along!

vintagepoint5 · 11th August 2008, 19:27

Hi Stanher, Glad to see another Morris 8 in Hyd. Thanks for posting Morris 8 nice pictures, look like it is 1948 model, I think Mr. Rashid Mody has other collection of cars. Write if you know about his other collection.
I also heard one gentlemen in Saleemnagar colony also has Morris 8 and
one gentlemen near Masab tank has one Morris 8. Keeping coming more Morris cars to this thread.

5th July 2008, 13:05	#16
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Thanks Egansta for posting nice pictures of Morris8, hope to see more in future. This is Morris 8 pre war series 1934, next Morris 8 E series produced from 1938 to 1948 stopped during WWII and started with same design until 1948, later versions were more improvement over previous models. From 1949 Morris Minor were introduced by Issis Ignosis. These 8's have close competition between Morris, Austin, Ford-Y, Standard8 of similar shapes and size. I have seen in Hyd, Morris 8 one convertible under restoration and other sedan parked in one garage will post pictures soon.
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Both the tourers are so very pretty, and well cared for. Morris's were lovely cars and deserve a lot more attention than they receive. The later 1000's were fun cars to drive. Last edited by DKG : 5th July 2008 at 15:47.
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Hey Vintagepoint5, your knowledge on Morris seems worth sharing !! The 1948 8E has a beautiful "waterfall" grille which I've admired since childhood. Do post those pics whenever possible.
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amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	here is another '48 SERIES E MORRIS 8. we also used to have one, going to show her later. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	OK just to contribute to this thread, here is another immaculate one I'd spotted at the HAIG rally at secunderabad club this feb. @dussey, that's interesting! I didnt know St. Thomas Mount is so scenic! 'must make a visit there when I'm in chennai the next time. Attached Thumbnails
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Nice car, but arent those head lights out of sorts. I meant they dont belong to that car.
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anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,305 Thanked: 20,487 Times View My Garage	The Morris 8 has turned out to be one of the very durable cars of the whole lot sold in India during the 1940's.Its mechanism is quite rugged and simple.It was and still is quite economical to run. After all its a Morris. The Hindusthan 10 (also a Morris 10 assembled from CKD kits by HM) has become rare. Very few still survive. The Austin 8 is also not as commonly seen as the Morris 8.
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11th August 2008, 15:33	#29
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Here is a Morris 8 just bought from Nagpur by my friend Mr. Rashid Mody. I believe its a one-family owned car from new. Its quite original except for some parts like the speedo & ampere meter, rearview mirror and some of the dash switches- btw, is that a lambretta ignition-kill switch (circled) on the dash?? If so I'd like to have it! Upholstery seems all rexine under the "army" cloth covers. He was in the process of starting it up when I took the pics. yesterday. 'seems t have even the original toolkit intact! The spare tyre he said, was left behind as the previous owner had forgotten to send it along! Attached Thumbnails
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11th August 2008, 19:27	#30
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Hi Stanher, Glad to see another Morris 8 in Hyd. Thanks for posting Morris 8 nice pictures, look like it is 1948 model, I think Mr. Rashid Mody has other collection of cars. Write if you know about his other collection. I also heard one gentlemen in Saleemnagar colony also has Morris 8 and one gentlemen near Masab tank has one Morris 8. Keeping coming more Morris cars to this thread.
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