Volume 57 ORRIS Number 9 September MONTHLONTHLYY 2017

MAGAZINE OF THE MORRIS REGISTER The Club for Morris vehicles designed before 1940 www.morrisregister.co.uk Volume 57 ORRIS Number 9 September ONTHLY 2017 MAGAZINEM OF THE MORRIS REGISTER

CONTENTS CHAIRMAN John Ford writes: fter last month's bumper edition perhaps this month 2/3 Chairman Awe will get back to normal! However, judging by the 3 Editor articles Rob has in hand and with the August National Rally items and pictures rolling in it may be even bigger! I must 4 Secretary's Spot say it was an excellent read as always! Bulletin Board This year's National Rally was certainly down on attendance (may be 5 Warm Welcome caused by the change in date) but certainly not on the quality of the vehicles on show. The MVA clubs certainly helped boost the attendance What's it Worth? which offset the lower turnout of the Register and helped a great deal. A 6/7 Forum Files lot of hard work goes in to organising an event like this and your support makes it all worthwhile. Next year we are back to our usual slot and I 8-13 Exactly Eighty hope to see more of you then. Ben Gadsby our rally organiser already 14/15 Pictures from the Past has plans for a different format so let us wait and see. Congratulations to all of you who won awards in the judging, and 16/17 Minors and the M8TC my special thanks to Brian Firth and Dennis Fisher for donating the 18-20 Minor Musings refurbishment of the club lorry. I know other members of the North East region have been involved and I thank you all on behalf of the club, the 21 Federation Feedback lorry looks superb. Woman's World I was also pleased to present honours awards to several members who have served the club with distinction over many years, sadly some of 22-41 Regional Round Up those are no longer with us but the club still recognises the work and 42/43 15/6 Reminiscences time given by them. This is something I hope we will continue for years to come and helps show our appreciation. 44 Shelsley Walsh Nostalgia Our AGM and National Committee meeting is at Ullesthorpe Country 45 Morris Mail hotel, Leicester on October 14th, I hope to see some of you there. I am looking for a couple of cars for this year's NEC Classic Car Show in 46/7 Morris Mart November. A Morris 8 saloon or tourer and a 10/4 Series 2 or 3 saloon, in excellent condition, please. The theme this year is family ties, so how 48 Foto Finish about some cars which have been a long time in one family? I hope to

Cover picture: Richard McNab's daughter Chiedza arriving at her school prom at the Southampton Aegeas Hilton in June. The van is a 1938 Morris Minor telephone linesman's van with a Morris Eight engine and gearbox. It originally worked in Portsmouth but Richard's family acquired it in Ipswich in 1964 and finally got it back on the road in 1983. The engine was rebuilt earlier this year and then it was driven down from Ipswich to Southampton in May which involved a hair-raising drive round the M25 at about 35 mph. [Photo: Richard McNab] The Morris Register Spares Service he Register’s Spares Service aims to provide a basic service that will help members keep their Morris Tin good fettle and suitable for safe and enjoyable motoring. We stock a range of spares needed for the maintenance and overhaul of the most popular models.These stock items mainly comprise engine, transmission, electrical and brake parts for the Morris 8, 10 and Minor models with a limited stock of similar parts for other Morris models. ON-LINE SHOP (www.morrisregisterspares.co.uk) The new on-line mail order shop enables members to shop for Morris Spares in a secure on-line environment. The Shop includes a full description, a photo, and details of which Morris models each part will fit. Each product in the shop has a unique “part number” with 2 letters and 3 numbers, and is a unique reference system for our Spares Service. The shop is linked to a secure PayPal payment system; you don’t have to have a PayPal account to use this, you can use your credit or debit card. Please go to the Club’s web site and click on Services/Benefits – Spares Service. The information given in the descriptions in the on-line shop should be sufficient to identify the parts you need. We cannot answer questions from members as to which is the correct part for their car, or about parts suitability or application. 2 MORRIS REGISTER INFORMATION CENTRE: The views and opinions expressed by the Pat and Barbara Farmer  0333 006 5255 Editor and contributors to this magazine are (10 am to 7 pm UK time) [email protected] theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Pre 1940 Morris Register Limited. CHAIRMAN: SECRETARY: Any advice provided is not intended to be John Ford  01386 832 447 Jim Riglar  01225 754 981 advice on which you should rely. You must [email protected] [email protected] obtain professional or specialist advice before MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: taking or refraining from any action based Office hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday on the content of this magazine. No liability Jane Nathan, 1 Fallowfield, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 8DF is accepted for the consequences of following  0333 006 5256 [email protected] any advice provided in the magazine.

EDITOR: have around six cars on display. If you would like to see your car on show Rob Symonds, 49 Gorsy Road, to around 70,000 people let me know asap please on 01386 832 447. Quinton, Birmingham B32 2SJ Finally, a big thank you to all those that gave a warm welcome and [email protected] kindness to my wife, Lorna, at Thoresby, her mobility and eyesight is  0121 682 0640 very poor but hopefully things will improve for her shortly. She was very moved by the support of you all. DEADLINE 14th of the month prior to publication Rob Symonds EDITOR writes: MAGAZINE NON-ARRIVAL: s anticipated in my slot last month, my Eight two seater Please contact the Membership Secretary Adid not make it to Thoresby. This despite my best Contact details above efforts. Having spent a few days in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, I returned specifically to Birmingham on BACK ISSUES: may be purchased Thoresby Friday, with the express intention of setting off early from the Club Shop the next morning in, as I thought, the now fully functioning Eight. I duly rose at 4.30 am, breakfasted quickly and set off at 5. All went well until, WEBSITE: www.morrisregister.co.uk after about 5 miles, when, as I began to negotiate the city centre tunnels on Contact: Mike Rose, Webmaster [email protected] my way out to the M6, the dreaded misfire made a distinct reappearance. It was a relatively mild occasional splutter but I had the hood down and SMALL ADS: Post/email to: it was raining slightly, so, after not too much consideration, I opted to go The Editor (see above) back home, discretion being the better part of valour! Free for members (max 1 car per month) Despite this setback, I still got to Thoresby, in my MGB, and thoroughly Non-members: please contact for charges. enjoyed my time there on Sunday. I can't complain too much about the shortage of cars and Eights in particular, as I was one of the no-shows, COMPLAINTS: Any complaints but nevertheless, the turn out was a little disappointing, given that the against any officer of the club, or about weather was the best all month. the way the club is being administered should be referred to the Secretary I will finish with my usual plea for comment/photos from Thoresby as almost nothing has come in so far ... THE PRE 1940 MORRIS REGISTER LTD DVLA Authentication Service: Members needing access to Registered Office: the Club’s scheme for registration number retention should get 70 Alderton Way, Trowbridge, in touch on 07507 264 980 or [email protected] Wiltshire BA14 0UH

©Morris Register and various authors and photographers. PRINTED BY Material published in Morris Monthly may not be published LAVENHAM PRESS elsewhere without the permission of the Editor.  01787 247 436 The Morris Register Spares Service POSTAL SALES If you know the part number of the parts you need, but don’t want to use the on-line shop, please get in touch with David and Lindsay Smith, email: [email protected] or by post at Morris Spares, Units 5 & 6 Priory Farm Industrial Estate, Station Road, Portbury, BRISTOL, BS20 7TN. We cannot take orders by phone. • Please state clearly the part number (the unique 2-letter, 3-number code as shown in the on- line shop), the description of the item you need, and the quantity • Please quote the model and chassis number of your car – take the chassis number from the brass plate under the bonnet, and include the letters as well as the numbers • Please quote your name, address and membership number in all communications • We can accept payments by cheque, but prefer payments by card using PayPal. Instructions for payment will be given when you order • Please remember the Service is run by members for the benefit of other members in their own time amidst many other family and personal priorities • If you are not sure what the correct part is, please put a request for help onto the Forum. There will always be members “on line” who will be able to share their knowledge with you. 33 SECRETARY Secretary’s Spot Jim Riglar

any of you will notice from the Bulletin Board that this year’s AGM is on the 14th October, not the 7th as I erroneously Mpublished in last month’s Morris Monthly. If the correction of the date causes you an issue, then please accept my apologies! Having just returned from my annual trip to the National Rally at Thoresby, I am glad that I got the date for that right and attended on the correct weekend. Having just recommissioned my Eight Series E tourer, I’m also pleased to report that it performed well on my 360 mile round trip up to and from the West Country. The change of date for our National Rally at Thoresby this year, holding the event one week earlier to avoid conflict with the set-up for music concert, meant that a significant number of “rally regulars” were unable to attend. Just before this year’s rally and far too late for us to make a change, the planned music festival was cancelled. It does however mean that next year we can and will return to our normal date of the second Sunday in August and the preceding Saturday (11th & 12th August 2018). Ben Gadsby has already secured Thoresby for that weekend and Malcolm Dixon discount priced rooms in the adjacent Warner’s hotel for those who wish to stay there for that weekend. So put the date in your diaries! The success of the National Rally is in no small part due to the efforts of our rally organiser Ben Gadsby, and I would like to express my thanks to the hard work that he puts into the planning (work on next year has already started) and that he and his band of helpers put in over the rally weekend to ensure that all runs smoothly.

Bulletin Board

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 14th OCTOBER he AGM will be held on Saturday 14th October at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club, Frolesworth Rd, TUllesthorpe, Lutterworth LE17 5BZ starting at 10.30, and not 7th October as stated in August’s Morris Monthly. Enclosed with this edition of Morris Monthly you should find a copy of the annual accounts, and a form of proxy. You may use the form of proxy to register your vote by post. This should be returned to the Secretary at the address given on the form to arrive no later than 2nd October. Under the rules, only the six “elected officers” (Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Webmaster, Editor) are to be elected at the AGM. The rest of the National Committee members are termed “Specialist Officers” and the list of those that have agreed to continue to serve or join will be presented to the AGM for information. There has been no nomination for the elected officer post of Webmaster; should any member wish to apply for the post, please let me know and I will seek, subject to National Committee concurrence, the co-option of that individual after the AGM. NATIONAL COMMITTEE, 14th OCTOBER meeting of the National Committee will follow the AGM. As with recent meetings, this will be held in two sessions, Business A and Discussion. The agenda for the Business session will include approval of a draft budget and consideration of member subscription rates for next year. The Discussion session will provide an opportunity to discuss our plan for next year, and members are invited to contribute ideas about events and activities they would like to see included in the plan. Members from the regions will also have an opportunity to take part in discussions on a number of topics important to the future development of the Club. The ongoing issue of how to attract younger members remains pressing. FBHVC REPRESENTATIVE tuart King (member 12951) has volunteered to take on the role of FBHVC Representative from Pat Farmer, who is standing Sdown at the October National Committee meeting to concentrate on the Information Officer role. We are grateful to Pat for all he has done as FBHVC Representative over the past few years.

CAN YOU HELP: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MORRIS 8 1948 FOR OUR PROPOSED BIG TRIP hen my close friend John and I were at school together in the 1960s, aged 16/17, we drove to St Tropez South of WFrance in an old Morris 8 1948 vintage which an uncle of mine gave us. It was an amazing Boys Own adventure, with lots of great memories and risk taking. We drove down the quieter B roads from Calais through the heart of France , going round the Peripherique and on via Grasse to St Tropez in one day. We even got the car back to England in one piece. I lost touch with my great friend in the 1970s, it was not till I contacted him four years ago to find that he had been trying to get in touch with me too after forty years, that we met up and continued our strong friendship as if the years had not intervened. We are both seventy this year, and came up with the wonderful idea of recreating the drive to St Tropez again using the same model car and taking the same route in France. We have been planning, talking and getting excited about it since March. We hope to go in October when roads are quieter, we estimate it may take up to 3 weeks overall allowing for 40mph travelling speeds, stop overs including friends near Paris and time in St Tropez . Having searched for a car online we have not had any luck so far. Hiring one would be ideal as we would not have the space to keep it after the trip, but we would not turn down buying one at a reasonable price if hiring is not possible. It would need to be in fair to good mechanical condition, a solid runner, with reliable engine and transmission. Photos appreciated. I live in Epsom and John in London. Neither of us are mechanics although we know our way round a car engine and main parts in maintenance terms. Much appreciated if you can help us make our trip of a lifetime come true . Peter Webb (Epsom) 07941 231 072 [email protected] 4 New and returning members Warm Welcome

NO. MEMBER LOCATION eMAIL CAR DETAILS Michael & 11787 Susan Roden Staffordshire WS15 [email protected] 1948 Eight Series E Saloon 14113 Aidan Conway Londonderry BT46 1931 Oxford Six Coupé

14114 Sydney Perks Shropshire SY4 [email protected] 1934 Minor sv Saloon David & 14115 Caroline Barnes Hants SO24 [email protected] 1936 Eight Series 1 Tourer 14116 Bruce Reay Berkshire RG20 [email protected] 1936 Eight Series 1 Saloon Stanley & 14117 Anne Tarrant Hants RG24 [email protected] 1947 Eight Series E Saloon Anthony & anthony.hancock46@btopen- 14118 Frances Hancock West Sussex RH20 world.com 14119 James Holland Essex CO4 [email protected] 1935 Eight Series 1 Saloon

14120 Mick Tranter West Sussex BN6 [email protected] 1936 Eight Series 1 2 Seater Diane & Ten Four Pre 14121 William Sharpe Leicestershire LE15 [email protected] 1933 Series Sliding head 14122 Ray &Wendy Sweet Devon EX36 [email protected] 1935 Eight Pre Series 2 Seater

14123 Brian Barber Essex CM8 [email protected] 1936 Eight Series 1 2 Seater Derek & 14124 Diana Skeys Worcs WR8 [email protected] 1935 Eight Series 1 4 Door saloon Sorrel Gilbert & 14125 Ben Stephens Hants GU34 [email protected] 1936 Eight Series 1 Saloon 14126 David Hockley Cambs CB22 [email protected] 1939 Twelve Series 3 Saloon 1932 Minor Side Valve 2 Seater tourer 14127 Mike Hewson Lincs LN10 1929 Minor Fabric David & 14128 Margaret Corneloues Dorset DT6 [email protected] Keith & 14129 Edna Pearson Notts NG21 1955 Cowley Saloon 14130 John Wood Notts NG18 [email protected] Judy & Ten Four Pre 14131 Roy Goodrum Essex CM3 [email protected] 1935 Series Sliding head 14132 Jake Dyson Birmingham B34 [email protected] Robert Elliott & 14133 Catherine Cunningham- Norfolk IP22 [email protected] 1953 Oxford Saloon Elliott Ten Four Pre 14134 Egidio Giani Waterford, Ireland [email protected] 1933 Series Sliding head 14135 Karl Anderson N.Yorks DL11 [email protected]

1939 Series E Tourer What’s it Worth?

nly for the brave! OOffered on eBay. The vendor states: "Car is quite rough but seems complete, with all running gear and some surprisingly sound panels. It last drove in the late 90s apparently. The car has no V5 as it has been used on another Morris, and is suitable for spares only. It's quite free and pushes along ok and we can help with loading. I am happy for people to come and have a look at it and all the bits and bobs before bidding to buy. Please, no time wasters, it's so boring for everybody. The car is at ME19 5RL. Full payment required before removal."

Answer on Page 47 5 July on the Forum Forum Files Bob Williams

ack to the normal format this month, choosing and quoting from selected posts. Robert our editor will be relieved as Bhe had a bit of a struggle to format the style in last month’s list of posts. I thought he made a good job of it.

The first post brought up the somewhat complex issue of Copyright. Ian posted: Reproduction Morris dealership signs. “Just a brief post to gauge potential interest amongst the membership. Over the last few weeks, I have been in correspondence with the vice president of the Vintage Austin Register, who over the years has successfully arranged for batches of reproduction Austin signs of several designs to be accurately reproduced. I’ve just bought one and am so impressed with the quality that I have put funds into a project to produce a batch of signs that had been reproduced a few years back and which sold out very quickly at the time. Anyway, the topic of conversation has inevitably turned to Morris signs and we’ve just started talking about the one in my picture (top right). Obviously, it looks quite rough with age, but the company that reproduces them would iron out all the imperfections before going into production. Price would be in the region of £200, which of course is considerably less than even a tatty original would fetch these days. As I say, at this stage it’s nothing more than gauging potential interest. The new signs are vitreous enamel, exactly the same as the originals. The quality is superb.” Derek was interested “Very interesting, would consider one if they go into production”. Ian with another possibility “Just to add to my original post, there’s also a possibility of this one being reproduced, subject to there being sufficient interest.” (Below right). Our MM Editor: “A word of caution, British Motor Heritage would not like this. They have stopped unauthorised use of MG name/logo for example. I don’t think the club would wish to be associated with this venture until the situation is clarified”. Ian: “Interesting point. As you will see from my original post, this activity is in association with vice president of the Vintage Austin Register, whom I would expect has already covered this ground, having been involved with reproduction enamel signs for 12 years (see picture top of next page). I will see what he says. Just to clarify another point. I wasn’t suggesting that the Morris Register itself should become involved in any venture, mainly because there would not be any need. It’s purely a private not-for-profit arrangement, but the club forum seemed to be a good place to gauge potential interest. If there isn’t sufficient interest, there is no prospect of any signs actually being produced. However, within the pre-war Austin world, the interest has been very high indeed.” Oxford Jack: “I have purchased several of the Austin signs, which are of superb quality, I would be interested in the Morris Dealer sign if you go ahead”. Back to Ian: “Thank you Derek and Oxford Jack for expressing interest. Based on earlier experience, a quantity of 15 is the absolute minimum number for a production run. Anything less and it’s impossible to defray the setup costs etc. I’d also want at least one for myself, so only twelve interested parties to find now! I will ask the Austin boys too, as there is often an overlap of interest, as indeed there is for me. To help things along, I have included below the artwork for the Austin White Diamond sign that I took delivery of a few weeks ago (top of next page). Maybe Oxford Jack bought one of these too. It really is spot on in every respect.” Dave, the MR Spares Secretary: “Does British Motor Heritage own the image rights? I’d have thought if anyone it would have been BMW?” Jeff: “As I understand it, British Motor Heritage act as licensees for the various now international brand owners of the whole of the former British Motor Industry, not just the former BMC BL. On an individual brand level I think BMW only own the rights to the Mini brand and whatever other parts they still own. The Morris/ Austin/MG/Riley/Wolseley brands as far as I’m aware are owned by the Chinese conglomerate that bought up Longbridge. I remember reading in the past couple of years that – I think it was the Singer Owners Club or Register that were selling or having reproduction items made that included the Singer brand name/logo – I believe they received letters from lawyers representing the now foreign owners of the brand name asking them to desist otherwise legal action would follow. Personally I wouldn’t want to mess with a Chinese conglomerate! Few probably realise that the image rights (for example) for all old British railway posters are owned by The National Railway Museum in York – you try copying those posters and selling them without having first negotiated a licensing agreement (at a cost) with the NRM and you’ll soon find yourself in trouble. I am aware of the reproduction Austin enamel signs and they definitely are of superb quality, but I’d be asking the VAR if they have written proof that BMH are happy for these to be produced, particularly as sizeable sums of money are changing hands albeit on a not-for- profit arrangement.” Back to Editor: “Just checked on line and Morris trademark is owned by SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd, same company that produces latest MGs. As I suggested proceed with caution!” 6 Jeff again: “As I thought, SAIC is a Chinese state-owned motor company based in Shanghai.” Jim, the MR Secretary: “Copyright itself is straight forward and in the UK for nearly all classes ( literary, dramatic, design, musical or art work) lasts for the duration of the author or owner’s life, and for 70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the author dies. At such a point the material becomes public domain and free to use. However the use of copyright material is far from straight forward and either requires the copyright holders permission or the use of an appropriate licence to copy, share or re-use copyrighted material. In general, items that at creation were copyright to the various guises of Morris Motors, subsequently had the copyright transferred to successor companies: the Nuffield Organisation, British Motor Corporation, British Leyland Motor Company and now reside with SAIC (possibly the UK face of the company – SAIC Motor UK Holding Co. Ltd.). However at various stages during that company transition, some archive Morris material (and associated copyright) was transferred to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, and that material may only be used under appropriate licence from the BMIHT. For further information refer to Common copyright questions page from the UK Copyright Service. Regarding the sign under discussion, the design/art work may still subject to copyright (either with SAIC or more likely with BMIHT), although the names and phrases used are not. However those names and phrases may be subject to trademark constraints. Where the copyright owner or licensee cannot be established, a licence (with usage constraints) may be obtained from an appropriate “collecting society”. The Copyright Hub has details. (Links to various relative sites were contained in this post). Jim concluded “The Morris Register does not condone breach of copyright.” Chris: “This area is a total minefield controlled by commercial greed. Bill Morris and Herbert Austin died many years ago but it would appear the successors inherit the copyright so I suspect BMW now own them all. It is interesting looking back on this subject to see how commercial greed kicked in and in a lot of cases commercial businesses control copyright of things that they were never connected to and buy and sell them at will. Copyright was at one time a relatively short period but as the interest in the 1930s and later years started to grow coupled with the internet, etc., the copyright owners realised they could extract more money for a much longer period if they could get the period extended significantly so they lobbied governments and got it updated to (I think) 75 years. I suppose when the end of the extension gets near they will get it upgraded to 100.” Bob: “Copyright or not I have a Morris Distributor Cast Aluminium sign on the outside of my house (right). There is a guy who sells signs at Autojumbles that has these made and sells for under £100. You might have to paint it yourself although mine was painted when bought. I had looked at it on his stall and hummed and arrd, walked away but the wife nipped back and bought it for an upcoming birthday. Quite a surprise. If you are thinking of coming to our house to buy a new Morris, sorry, not had any in stock for a few years.” Charles: “Like the sign, been looking at these myself, have seen them for sale at numerous autojumbles. The last time I asked the price was quoted £80.” Richard: “Well, that’s one way of distinguishing your house from those of your neighbours, Bob. It looks as though whoever produced it has made subtle changes, possibly with a view to warding off a copyright challenge. Most obvious are the different style of ox and ford (wavy lines), different typeface, and substitution of “Distributor” for “Authorised Dealer”. Considering that the centrepiece of the Morris logo is itself a copy of the City of Oxford’s coat of arms, a copyright challenge in this respect could be fraught with interest. Frederick Lanchester, one of early motoring’s greatest innovators, never bothered with patents because he believed it was too easy for those who wished to emulate his designs to circumvent the patent by making insignificant alterations.” Bob replies: “That’s interesting Richard. I originally thought it was “original” but you learn with time. Charles. On these stalls it is always a case of bartering the price down. Mine is 14.5 inch dia, I think I have seen smaller.” Mike posted a thank you post: Series E speedo. “Hello again, I asked for help a while ago because my speedo needle wasn’t moving and other members kindly advised me that the needle may be stuck. Sure enough after removing the glass I found the needle was stuck to the stop pin. Having freed it off it now works as it should. Thanks again”. An earlier post by Mike of the same name contains various tips given to Mike by fellow members to help him resolve his speedo problem. A note to alert members, Chris has added a new posting in the Technical Section of the Forum: Cylinder Head Tightening on the Morris 10/4 and 10/6.

If you want to look further into copyright issues, look at suggestions on curing Speedo Problems or check on Head Tightening, why not log on and click on the links? Bob Williams ([email protected]) EDITOR’S NOTE: Any member intending to act upon advice given in the Forum or to use any products or services mentioned, is strongly recommended to read the Morris Register disclaimer at the top of page 3 of Morris Monthly.

7 Items of interest Exactly Eighty from The Morris Owner magazine, September 1937 AND NOW SERIES III A new 12 h.p. Morris model is not new, of course; there combining an outstanding are 200,000 Morris cars so road performance with constructed already on the road. generous seating capacity The engine is a powerful and economical upkeep overhead-valve unit of four cylinders, having a bore of 69.5 mm. and a stroke of 102 mm., a cubic capacity of 1550 c.c., and a Treasury rating of 11.9, thus just falling within the £9 tax. The overhead valves, which are particularly silent in operation, are actuated from a three-bearing camshaft situated in the upper portion of HE medium-powered Morris car, which combines the crankcase skirt. A single adjustment is provided Tin one vehicle comfortable seating capacity with by means of screws on the rockers. moderate upkeep costs, has always had a large The new four-speed gearbox, it is interesting to following. observe, has synchromesh operating on the second, The 11.9 h.p. Morris Cowley made motoring history, third and fourth gears, which are of the silent helical the present Tens and Twelves have been equally type. This gearbox, in which changes are rapid, popular, and there is every reason to suppose that simple and silent at all speeds, enables a further the latest corner to the Morris range — the Twelve- possible benefit to be obtained from the abundant Four Series III — find still greater favour. power of the engine, giving the car a performance, This new model replaces the existing Twelve-Four, even with a full load, comparable to many of much which will be discontinued, although the Ten-Four greater taxable horse-power. model, resembling it in most respects, will continue A little refinement which should be mentioned is the in production. floating type oil intake, ensuring the circulation of Good Lines clean oil. In other words, the oil is circulated from As the photographs that accompany these notes the top, the point farthest away from sludge — if any testify, the body lines are extraordinarily pleasing. — in the crankcase. After this the lubricant is passed The coachwork is roomy yet compact and of immense through a Tecalemit external oil filter, standard on strength, being built up on a sill of box section and current models. An S.U. carburetter of horizontal when bolted to the chassis forms a structure with a type with a balanced intake pipe is fitted. double box section. Other features of interest are the centrifugal water This is not only a comforting thought in the remote impeller with a special carbon ring sealing gland, contingency of collision, but implies bodywork free and thermostat in the water outlet pipe, ensuring from door squeaks, rattles, and leaky roof, frequently almost immediate warming up, and the maintenance manifest with less robust construction. This feature of correct engine temperature under all road

The interior of the new model offers abundant room for Under the bonnet four persons — observe the absence of wells in the rear — note the accessibly placed 12-volt battery compartment 8 Left: The new instrument board, and the large cubby hole beneath it

Right: The new instantly adjustable spring seat. It is easily operated by the lever halfway along the beam of the support conditions and in all climates, thus avoiding excessive wear of the cylinder bores, which research has found common in engines running too cool for long periods. A Homely Interior In the interior of the car the most notable feature is the new facia board, positioned high up and housing particularly clear instruments. Beneath this is a shelf running across the full width of its opening. This feature has hitherto been fitted of the car which is large enough to take a small only to the special coupé models. There are also attaché case, hold cups and saucers during wayside scuttle ventilators low down near the floor, instantly stops, and generally provide useful accommodation operated. for articles required en route. Just behind the The interior points of the body are in keeping with the driver's head in the roof is a parcel net, much to be traditions of the Morris concern. The upholstery of appreciated by those using the car for shopping. the sliding-head model is covered in a supple leather Indeed, the whole question of luggage has been of great durability. Both the driving and rear seating studied very carefully, and the lower portion of the positions offer plenty of leg-room — incidentally, rear panel contains a capacious inbuilt luggage without using wells. locker no less than 25 in. deep, the lid forming an Almost needless to add, for a few pounds extra, the additional luggage rest. It will be appreciated that the car is obtainable with hydraulic jacks as in the case total supporting surface offers accommodation to a of other Morris models, and all the usual features prodigious amount of luggage, adequate indeed for standard on Morris cars these many years have four persons under touring conditions. Beneath, in been incorporated, including Lockheed hydraulic a separate compartment of its own, the spare wheel brakes with simplified hand adjustment. Easy-clean is carried. wheels are a standard fitting, as are Bishop cam type A new type of seat has been fitted, which is instantly steering, Armstrong hydraulic shock absorbers, adjustable and, moreover, however much the car is Lucas 12-volt lighting system with automatic voltage neglected in the matter of sweeping, cannot possibly control, full five-lamp equipment with dipping become choked with grit. A touch of the finger on a switch mechanism, double windscreen wiper light catch instantly releases the hold, and the seat with, incidentally, an independent control for the can be moved forward or backward easily. passenger's blade. A Folding Rear Arm-rest There is also, of course, the sun visor, remote control The rear seats have the benefit of a broad centre rear blind, silk pillar pull cords, interior rear mirror arm-rest in addition to the side rests, comforting on and self-cancelling trafficators. long journeys. The centre rest folds back into the Altogether, this new model fills a vacant niche in the upholstery when not required, and the seat will then British car market. It offers a car with an exceptional offer sufficient additional accommodation for a child. performance, moderate tax, a body sufficiently roomy Opening quarter-lights are another interesting for four people on all occasions, even when those refinement. Indeed, the question of ventilation — occasions include protracted touring. It is an ideal important on moderate sized cars — has been very carefully studied, and it is interesting to observe that Right: a new control in the form of a small crank at the base More than of the windscreen gives instant and delicate control usually adequate luggage accommodation is provided

Left: The spare wheel is carried out of sight beneath the luggage container 9 This three-quarter view conveys an idea of the handsome lines exemplifying that seating capacity, even in a car of moderate size, can be combined with aesthetic considerations

car, especially in view of its generous luggage accommodation, for continental touring, an aspect of motoring more and more British motorists have to consider when choosing a car. It is primarily — and so are all Morris models for that matter — a quality car. Its finish, general appearance, details and equipment are of the best. Indeed, the only thing about it which cannot be INTERESTING ITEMS described as expensive is the price. Engine measures 69.5 x 102 mm. Cubic capacity 1550 This for the sliding-head model with leather c.c. Tax £9. Four-speed gearbox. synchromesh on second, upholstery is £215, whilst a fixed-head model third and fourth. Floating oil intake. Thermostat controlled cooling. Large parcel tray. Folding arm-rest for rear with a durable Karhyde upholstery is £205 passengers. Parcel net. Opening rear quarter-lights. New (ex Works). These new models are obtainable adjustable seats. Single 12-volt accumulator on dash. New finished in black with brown upholstery, instrument board with large, easily-read gauges. Instantly maroon with red upholstery, green with green opened windscreen. Large inbuilt luggage locker. Double upholstery, blue with blue upholstery, or windscreen wiper. Easy-clean wheels. Extra low pressure grey with blue upholstery. Jackall permanent tyres. Concealed spare wheel. Anti-splash petrol filler. hydraulic jacks are an extra £5. Lockheed hydraulic brakes with improved adjustment.

Hints on how to ensure that the power unit will idle surely and icking respond instantly to the accelerator pedal by TOver C . R . LUCATO E are all agreed that nothing is more annoying needle is of the correct size, the general performance Wthan an engine which stalls in traffic. Now, if of the carburetter on the road should be entirely an engine will not idle properly it is not always, by satisfactory. It is remotely possible that the mixture any means, that the carburetter is at fault. Some of may still be too rich when the adjusting nut is the principal causes are dirty contacts, dirty or oily screwed up tight with the spring solid. If so, it will plugs and air leaks. be necessary to dismantle the suction chamber, We will, however, first of all assume that we have every remove the piston (taking great care not to damage reason to believe that our engine is in reasonably the needle) and withdraw the needle 1/64 in. from good tune, and yet is not ticking over as it should. its socket in the piston, resetting the carburetter as Perhaps for the benefit of new readers we ought to previously outlined. repeat the main instructions for adjustment Generally speaking, the adjusting nut should be at applicable to all S.U. carburetters, which have been least half to a full turn downwards from its highest standard on Morris cars since 1927, although most position at the conclusion of the adjustment. of you should be familiar with them. The mixture control wire may now be reconnected After having ascertained — if necessary by removing the inlet from the fume consumer — that the piston is free, run the engine until it has attained its normal running temperature, set the slow-running control on the carburetter so that the engine idles fast, disconnect the mixture control wire from the end of the brass lever actuating the jet, and screw the jet adjusting nut well downwards. The jet adjusting nut should now be screwed upwards slowly (thus gradually weakening the mixture), keeping a light pressure on the jet actuating lever so that the jet head is constantly held in contact with the adjusting nut, until the engine idles evenly, firing on all cylinders regularly and running at its best speed. The Slow-running Position This should be the normal slow-running Adjusting the slow-running jet on a position when the engine is hot, and if the jet Morris Eight engine 10 to the actuating lever, care On models having down- being taken to see that the draught carburetters, the jet is in contact with the slow-running control is the adjusting nut when the facia little knurled-headed screw board control is pushed right indicated by the white arrow home. It is an advantage to have a in fact, to bear in mind that fractional amount of slack in order to obtain even slow between the mixture control running we have to ensure knob and the dash (on all that each cylinder has just models for the last eight a whiff of petrol every time years or so) to ensure that the piston descends on the the flange at the base of the induction stroke. If this very jet comes into contact with small quantity of mixture the adjusting nut just before is adulterated with air from the knob is hard against the any source we may be an dash. explosion short, and the When we have done this, our carburetter is adjusted engine will stall. Obviously correctly, and all we have to deal with now is the at slow speeds the momentum of the flywheel is final adjustment for slow running, after completely relatively inconsiderable. releasing the dash slow-running control. Sparking plugs will affect the tick-over if they have This slow-running control, we ought to mention, incorrect gap settings, while it may also be difficult although always the same in principle — a screw to obtain slow running if they are of different makes. preventing the throttle from closing absolutely — is As a rule it is advisable to have all plugs of one make not always in quite the same position on all models. and type, and it is most important that the gaps On the current Fourteens, for instance, it is more should be set carefully and all be equal. easily operated by the thumb and finger, whereas Distributor Points on the other Sixes it is easier to use a screwdriver, The distributor, too, if dirty or out of adjustment holding it in the horizontal position; while on the will affect matters, and we should see that the gap Eights we hold it in a vertical position. between the points is .012 in. on present-day models Whether we use our fingers or a screwdriver, we turn (that is to say, the gauge on the ignition spanner the screw anti-clockwise very slowly until the engine should fill it exactly), and .018 in. on earlier models, runs slowly and evenly. when a magneto spanner is required to adjust the points. For Older Models In that there are still a fair number of Smith five-jet It should be superfluous to point out that inferior carburetters running about on 1927 and previous petrols will hinder slow running, and if one is models, perhaps we ought to mention that there is habitually using an unknown brand the same a small slow-running jet which controls the ticking- tick-over cannot be expected as is obtainable with over mixture close to the float-chamber. The correct the more easily vaporised fuels. Let it be clearly adjustment of this jet is effected by tightening it understood that I am down on its seating as far as it will go, and then not referring to price unscrewing it approximately half a turn. We can then considerations; there try the effect of a fraction of a turn in one direction are many excellent or the other to get the correct ticking-over position fuels marketed at when the engine has reached normal temperature; figures lower than the turning the screw clockwise will weaken the mixture, most expensive which anti-clockwise will strengthen it. will give perfect slow running under all It must not be forgotten on models fitted with one of Here is the the older pattern windscreen wipers worked off the conditions. adjustment induction pipe that a punctured tube will affect the Boiled down to being carried mixture and hinder ticking-over, as will any other essentials, then, the out on a air leak. If, therefore, any difficulty is experienced, engine to tick-over Smith 5-jet instrument especially on elderly models, in obtaining the correct satisfactorily must be in setting, the possibility of air leaks should be carefully good tune throughout, investigated, and if necessary eliminated. the carburetter itself Some of the less obvious points are: the induction. demanding not more manifold, and on later models the core plug in than two minutes' the manifold, and inlet valve guides, while valve attention to give us the tappets in need of adjustment will clearly hinder the even running we are proceedings. seeking. Other points sometimes overlooked are the plug washers, which may easily reach a state where they have little effect on the engine at speed, but definitely admit air when it is ticking over. We have, 11 A Wolseley Conquest HE proud head of the newly opened Col de l'lseran, Tthe highest of all the Alpine passes, has been conquered for the first time by a British car. Mr. H. E. Symons, driving a Wolseley 18/80 hp, made a perfect NEW SERVICE STATION — The new Premier Service ascent of this pass, which is over nine thousand feet, with Station recently opened at Barrow-in-Furness amazing ease. The bulk of the climb was accomplished An Historic Highway on the third gear, the lower ratios being scarcely called HE Argyllshire County Council is to be asked for. The engine kept extremely cool throughout the run. to maintain the road leading to the ancient The total journey undertaken involved the surmounting T hill fort of Dunadd, famous as the ancient capital of five Alpine passes, making a total climbing height of of Scotland, and the crowning place of the early forty thousand feet. Dalriada kings. The Embarassment of Riches The kings were crowned there with one foot resting HE bridge over the Delaware river between on a curious footprint mark, which is still to be TPhiladelphia and Camden runs a pawnshop for the seen in a rock nearby. use of motorists who have not the requisite change So popular has Dunadd become with motorists for the small toll. A woman driver in an expensive car that the road is one of the most used in the district. recently left a $50,000 pearl necklace as security, and the bridge authorities, fearing theft, had to employ two detectives for ten days.

Above left: Riding the Severn Bore at Stonebench Elmore, Glos. From the 5th to the 7th, and the 21st to the 24th of this month the bore can be again seen in action Above right: The illustration depicts Beresford Square, Woolwich, where motorists and all classes of traffic creep through the narrow space left to them by street traders

1½ LITRES — Three body styles of the latest addition to the M.G. range being inspected by prominent motoring journalists, including Messrs. H. J. Cuningham, Editor of "The Motor Trader" (extreme right), T. C. Skinner (third from right) and E. C. Williams, of "The Financial Times" (fourth), in company with Mr. Cecil Kimber, MG's Managing Director (centre) 12 Series III brings OVERHEAD VALVES FOR MORRIS MODELS many new features ORRIS models have now embarked upon 1 and independent control for the second arm. A new MSeries III, embracing many new refinements and inbuilt luggage container is incorporated, offering an extraordinarily fine road performance. The new external access without disturbing the spare wheel Series III cars comprise the Ten-Four, Fourteen-Six mounting. The radiator shell and lamp bodies are and Twenty-five-Six models (in addition, of course, to coloured and a new plated radiator grille is fitted. the Twelve-Four described elsewhere in this issue), The popular Eight also goes forward in its series and all with overhead-valve engines and attractive new has now become a Series II. The new model has easy- colour schemes. clean wheels, and improved colour schemes in which In addition to the new engine, the general the wheels and wings are black and the rest of the specification of the Ten-Four will be improved still body finished in colour. further with compensated voltage control and self- It will be available as an open model finished in all cancelling trafficators, and the cars will be offered in black with green upholstery, and as with the saloons an attractive new series of colours comprising: can be had in all black with red upholstery, green All black with brown upholstery with green upholstery, blue with blue upholstery, Blue with blue upholstery and maroon with red upholstery. Grey with blue upholstery The radiator shell will be finished the same colour Green with green upholstery as the body and as in the case of the other models Maroon with red upholstery. the grille has been modified. It is to be noted that the The coloured cars will have the wings and wheels sliding head saloons have a new folding luggage grid finished in a slightly different shade from the of advanced design. bodywork, harmonising with the general colour The prices of these new models are as follows :— scheme, of course, and the radiator shell and lamp SERIES II EIGHT bodies will be the same colour as the body. The 2-Seater ...... £126 radiator grille is still further improved and remains Tourer ...... £128 chromium plated. 2-Door Fixed Head Saloon ... £128 On the Series III Fourteen we find an improved 2-Door Sliding Head Saloon . £139 instrument panel with easily read dials, dual 4-Door Fixed Head Saloon ... £139 windscreen wipers with remote drive, while the 4-Door Sliding Head Saloon . £149 passenger has the advantage of an independent Chassis ...... £100 control for the arm on his side. Compensated voltage SERIES III TEN-FOUR control is also standardised. Fixed Head Saloon ... £185 The colour schemes are those already outlined for Sliding Head Saloon ... £195 the Ten-Four. Coupé ...... £220 This new Series III Fourteen will be available only Chassis ...... £145 as a sliding head saloon; it has been found that the Ten-Four models are available with Jackall hydraulic majority of motorists purchasing a car of this size jacks at an additional £5, while a metal spare wheel prefer to pay the few extra pounds for this valuable cover on the fixed head saloon costs £10 and a folding addition to the specification. luggage grid on the saloons £1 10s. The "big" car of the Series III will be, as hitherto, SERIES III FOURTEEN the Twenty-five, which also has overhead valves, Sliding Head Saloon ... £248 l0s. giving it a still better performance — a performance Chassis ...... £185 comparable with almost any accredited touring car Hydraulic jacks ... £5 extra on the road, irrespective of size and price. SERIES III TWENTY-FIVE It also has an improved instrument panel, a centre Sliding Head Saloon ... £320 folding arm-rest to the rear seat, adjustable steering Coupé ...... £345 column, dual windscreen wipers with remote drive, Chassis ...... £240

NEW SPEED LIMIT PLATES have produced two patterns which beadless steel background. Both O meet the legal requirements are now available. types are now in production by Tof the new regulations which One type is of pressed steel Homo Ltd., who will be pleased came into force on 31st May, 1937, with raised figures of correct to give further information and specifying that vehicles including dimensions in white on a black trade prices on application. In articulated vehicles which are background with a white beaded accordance with the regulations, restricted to a speed limit of twenty edge. The alternative plate is of all vehicles needing speed limit miles per hour, must carry on the the riveted type with white domed plates must fit these plates before back a speed limit disc, Homo Ltd. figures, specially covered, on a 1st October, 1937.

The complete edition of The Morris Owner for Spetember 1937 is available as a pdf on the website Other items of interest include: • Europe's Roads of Tomorrow • Highway Construction and Maintenance • In Search of Pot Holes 13 MORRIS - SUPERCHARGED! W. (Billy) Sullivan with his Morris Minor ‘Sullivan Special’ at Douglas, Isle of Man, on 12 July 1933 in the RAC Mannin Beg race. The car’s highly-tuned, Cozette supercharged s.v. engine, had its capacity reduced from 847 to 732cc for international 750cc class races. The supercharger drive failed on lap 15, forcing retirement. Fastest lap: 51.29mph. (See The Journal Summer 2007). [Ken Martin’s Collection]

This Morris Eight special – seen here in the 1937 ‘London to Land’s End Trial’ – was built by Ashley Cleave from a crash-damaged Series 1 saloon onto a new ’Eight chassis. A Centric supercharger, a 1934 Morris Minor 4-speed gear-box and a stronger clutch, and final drive unit were fitted. The driver, C S L Burleigh, was Cleave’s business partner at Callington Motors, a Morris dealer in Kelly Bray, Cornwall. The car survives in much-modified form. (Ref: Autosport 25 Dec 69). [LAT Autocar Print 2-04-37]

14 HereHere is is aa surprisesurprise fromfrom 1934: a belt-driven1929 11.9hp Centric (in standard supercharger fitted form)to a 1929 Morris 11.9hp Cowley (in standardsaloon fitted form) with Morris a belt-driven Cowley saloon. The petrol- Centricair mixture supercharger. is delivered The to thepetrol-air supercharger mixture by is delivereda Solex carburetor fed byfrom a Solex an electric carburettor petrol fed pump. by an [LAT electric Plate petrol E7177A] pump. [LAT Plate E7177A]

Barbara Skinner at Shelsley Walsh on 18 May 1935 with her sprint-hill climb ‘White Minor’ special in which she won fame from exceptionally good performances during 1934 to 1937. The car was built on a 1934 Morris Minor chassis by her father, Carl Skinner, using one of the 847cc highly-tuned and supercharged side-valve engines made for the ‘£100-100mph-100mpg’ stunt Morris Minor special – the original Powerplus supercharger being replaced with one from Zoller. (See also: The Journal Spring ’75; Morris Monthly 03/17 and ‘Skinner’s Union’ by Mike Harvey). [LAT Motor Sport Neg: Shelsley Walsh May ‘35]

The LAT images featured appear courtesy of LAT IMAGES. Prints can be ordered by emailing [email protected] quoting the image reference number provided and mentioning Morris Monthly. See the LAT IMAGES website for sizes and pricing at www.latimages.com. Important notice: Prints supplied may differ in appearance to those reproduced here, as images may have been cropped and subject to digital enhancement.. 15 Morris Minors and the Morris Eight Tourer Club 1960-68

Part 3 of 3

By Ken Martin

orris Eight Tourers and Morris Minors have similar M performances and work well together. The M8TC consisted mainly of young people and as a consequence, there was a considerable change in the membership and car ownership as lives moved on. Nevertheless, lasting friendships were made.

There were a few recorded adventures into Europe with Morris Minors in the 1960s. John Dixon was notable in having driven to Moscow, Yalta and Istanbul in his 1932 Minor and the writer drove his 1930 saloon to Spain in 1966 during his student days. The first ‘official’ M8TC overseas trip was organised in June 1967 by Roy Hammond of the Midland Region: a 1000 mile round-trip to the Le Mans 24-hour race. [Top and Top left]: The main picture shows from left: Kevin Saunders, Geoff Lott, Heather Lee, Royston Dawber and possibly Sue – Geoff Lott’s girlfriend. Unfortunately, the name of the owner of Morris Minor tourer YD2497 is not known. [Morris Register]

Left middle: In June 1968 Mr E Van der Schall drove his 1931 Morris Minor to the M8TC’s Beaulieu rally from Holland, where it was much admired. Some members on a Morris Register tour in 1970, met up with him again in Amsterdam. [Cliff Aston]

Bottom: M8TC driving tests were a popular means of having some fun and meeting other members. Peter Yate’s 1933 Minor on the left, is taking part in a March 1968 Midlands Region event in Derbyshire. Ian Harris appears to be marshalling. On the right, an East Anglian event is under way in an Essex gravel pit on 21 August 1968. The name of the Minor owner is not known, but Dick Hyde and Mike Turner are on the left. [Morris Register]

16 Top and middle left: The writer considers Roy Hogg to be the main Morris Minor man of the M8TC years. During the 1960s, Roy and his wife, Heather, were ubiqitous. Some of us drove our old cars a bit too fast in the 1960s, but no one drove a Minor as hard as Roy. He loved and cherished his car though, and ran it for 40 years until he died in 2001 aged 62. [Morris Register/Heather Hogg]

Right middle and bottom: Harry Edwards was a major figure in the club and a great friend to the writer (seen above-left in his car in the 1965 Essex Rally). Harry was a Morris Eight Tourer man to the core, but he also liked Minors and rebuilt a 1930 saloon during the 1960s. He is shown at the 1962 start of the project and near its completion in 1967, He could be enigmatic: he kept the Minor until he died in 2010, but never ran it on the road. His Jensen Morris Eight arrived and became the car of his life. As Historian, he carried out important research on Morris Minors. [Barbara Edwards/Geoff Crabtree/Ken Martin] 17 Minor Musings Chris Lambert The very first Morris Minors… t is ridiculous to say that my “Iintention in making the car was to compete with the Austin Seven.” “Strictly speaking, the new car ceased to be a secret about three weeks ago.” These two interesting quotes were reported in the 23rd May 1928 edition of The Motor Trader and were directly attributed to William Morris. It appears from these comments that the new 7HP Morris (all early mentions of the new ‘baby’ Morris refer to a 7HP car) first came to the public’s attention towards the end of April 1928, although rumours and speculation had been circulating in the trade for some considerable time prior to that (as early as the summer of 1924 according to the Light Car). Two days after the publication of The Motor Trader report, The Light Car & Cyclecar also confirmed A tanned William Morris and Harold Taylor admire the Minor prototype UD 2071 the existence of such a model, [Jennifer Parsons] adding that it would be known as the Morris Minor, although its correspondent was unsure of the car’s taxation class, hedging his bets by mentioning that it would be either a “seven or eight horsepower car.” On the 8th June 1928 The Autocar could announce a ‘scoop’ when Morris Motors provided the magazine with the first images of the prototype Fabric Saloon (UD 2071). The accompanying article provided further technical details, including the important news that the car’s engine had overhead valves, an overhead camshaft and coil ignition. However, just like its competitors, it also referred to the engine’s 7HP rating. No earlier photographs of a Minor are known to exist than those taken between 23rd May and 8th June 1928, in which William Morris appears in a sequence of shots with UD 2071 at a quiet spot somewhere on the Cowley complex. Thanks to Jennifer Parsons, the granddaughter of Harold Taylor, William Morris’s personal mechanic, three unpublished images from this photo-shoot were made available to the PWMN in October 2013. One such image heads-up this article while illustrating how little UD 2270 taking part in a trial, pre-launch, during August 1928 [LAT Images] 18 the car changed in appearance from this shot of the prototype, to the production model which made its bow some three months later. The naming of the car has also been subject to speculation down the years. That it was named quite late in the development process is evident by the lack of a radiator badge on all bar one of the images in that May 1928 photoshoot sequence. A high-resolution enlargement of the ‘head-on’ shot in question reveals that a badge had been hastily attached in the correct, central-top position but was too large and slightly overlapped the top of the radiator surround. It was also around this time that one element of the motoring press unsuccessfully (thankfully!) mooted that the new car was to be named the Morris Calf in Pre-production 1929 season Minor Tourer [LAT Images – Autocar photo scan] deference to its origins and size. During the period between the cars early announcement in late May 1928 and the car’s official launch in The Autocar on 31st August, Morris Motors produced a further unknown number of pre-production cars. What is known is that there were at least another four built in addition to UD 2071, these being UD 2268, UD 2270, UD 2272 and UD 2483. Common to all five cars mentioned was a lack of the ‘Morris’ script on the radiator, which of course was present on all 1929 season production models. These pre-production cars fulfilled an assortment of publicity roles during this period. Of these, UD 2268 appears to have been designated the role of press vehicle as many images have been found of the car in both The Autocar and Light Car archive. UD 2270 was the subject of a well-known photo-shoot in the picturesque village of Bibury, Glos as well as featuring as the earliest Minor to be photographed in competition when it appeared on page 455 of The Autocar’s August 31st1928 edition. (see photo) Meanwhile, UD 2483 was despatched on at least two pre-launch tours, one of which was to East Anglia where it was extensively photographed in front of regional landmarks and perhaps most famously at Market Cross in North Walsham. Its second tour was to the Scottish Highlands where it was also photographed for The Autocar’s 22nd August 1928 edition (P365). The last of these cars (UD 2272) appeared with UD 2270 in the September 1928 edition of Morris Owner (P841) in a photograph of both cars ascending Porlock Hill in Somerset. What is surprising is the dearth of pre-launch photos of the Tourer model, other than those that appear in the 1929 Morris range brochure. (Published 1st September 1928). The image appearing here is a scan of the photograph that appeared on page 443 of 31st August 1928 edition of The Autocar and, like the pre-production Fabric saloons, it is not ‘wearing’ a ‘Morris’ radiator script. The Minor Tourer received scant attention at the time of the model’s announcement with most column inches being reserved for the Fabric Saloon and of course the advanced engine that powered both versions. As for William Morris’s assertion that the car was not built to compete with the Austin Seven, that misnomer was forgotten as soon as the car’s price was announced, pitching both Minor models head to head against the respective Seven versions, with the Minor’s pricing undercutting that of its competitor by £5 in each instance. That price advantage would not necessarily be of significance unless the Minors could also out-perform their Austin counterparts. All four main motoring journals were to test the Minor over the next few months, in each case selecting the Fabric Saloon model, which of course was set to become the top-selling version of the two cars, the magazine verdicts playing a key role in the model’s future. Unlike the sophisticated car tests that are carried out today, far more subjectivity was used by the testers concerned almost ninety years ago. The following extracts from each of the reports concerned perfectly illustrates this. The Autocar November 30th 1928 “…unusual for a small, high revving engine to pull well at low revs in top gear…” “...very smooth clutch…”, “… driving position a compromise…”, “…brisk, willing engine, 40 mph ideal cruising speed…” “…light steering, noisy gearchange…”, “…braking distance 90 feet from 40 mph…”, “…some niggling faults…” In view of the faults mentioned, The Autocar tested a second Minor, the result being: “…much better with 55 mph top speed, 52 mph with three-up…”, “…easy to start in top from rest…”, “…internal space adequate for normal sized adults…”, “…thoroughly well equipped…”, “…happiness made manifest in metal…” Light Car & Cyclecar January 4th 1929 “… what a pretty little job…”, “…equipment is on a particularly generous scale…”, “…steering is exceptionally easy…”, “… steering lock is exceptional…”, “…the brakes, when the car was delivered, were rather poor…”, “…suspension provides that pleasant cushion feeling…”, “…the clutch is very light and smooth in action…”, “…a particularly efficient power unit…”, “… needs a little more space for tools…”, “…hill climbing is particularly good…” Motor February 26th 1929 “…has big car characteristics…”, “…exceptional turning circle, smallest of all on the market…”, “…40 mpg of petrol, 2000 19 mpg of oil…”, “…brakes do not provide sensational results…”, “…gears are commendably quiet…” Auto-Motor Journal February 28th 1929 “…marvel at its price…”, “…engine is much more accessible than are most of comparable size…”, “…I confess to being very favourably impressed…”, “… I do not think it is the best 8hp car…”, “…is a very fine little job…”, “…Has a cheery, willing little motor…”, “… the gearbox is admirable, not only as to its changing, it is also admirably quiet…”, “…amazing road adhesion…” It’s clear, by reading between the lines of these superficially glowing reports that there were issues to be addressed. The motoring press would have been loath to antagonise a significant provider of their advertising revenue and therefore couched their language accordingly. It was telling that the Light Car’s report The Temple Press road test vehicle – 1928 Minor Fabric Saloon XV 9071 specifically mentions the car’s poor [LAT images Light Car photo-scan] braking performance while the Motor’s road tester reported that it took 128 feet for the car to come to a standstill from 40 mph. By way of a comparison the 1929 MG Midget could be halted in 72 feet from the same velocity. While a total of 12,638 Minors (including rolling chassis) found homes in 1929, the new Morris car did not appear to make a significant dent in Austin Seven sales, the Longbridge based company selling 26,540 over the same period, a 2,300 increase over the 1928 total. Despite being launched six years after the first Austin Seven models and looking back after almost ninety years, an argument could be made that the Minor may have been lacking in development at its launch. It was after all only the year previously that William Morris had acquired Wolseley Motors, the source of the Minor’s engine, which left precious little time for Percy Rose and his design team at Morris Commercial Cars to get the new baby Morris model off the drawing board and on to the road in the spring of 1928.

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FBHVC REPORT – Issue 4 - 2017 ROADWORTHINESS TESTING n summary, this issue states that there has been no further progress with regard to historic vehicles. Generally speaking, Iour pre-war vehicles are covered under the exemption anyway. COMPULSORY INSURANCE UNDER THE EU MOTOR INSURANCE DIRECTIVE Members should be aware that the UK Government is considering the option of compulsory insurance for ALL vehicles, whether or not they are used on the highway. Other European countries have a different view but at the moment, this is unknown and, of course, Brexit could influence this decision. LOW EMISSION ZONES We need to re-emphasise that historic vehicles in general are not affected by areas where Low Emission Zones are in force. Don’t forget that Congestion Charges still apply in these areas. Pat Farmer DVLA ISSUES The FBHVC report having had a very good meeting with DVLA, with significant progress on a number of issues. They strongly recommend that anyone registering a historic vehicle should seek the advice of the appropriate Club, and point out that the Club has to accept applications from non-members as well as members. This is why we have a differential charging structure. The DVLA’s new approach to vehicles with recently constructed bodies was discussed, and although it is still early days no problems have been reported. Tom Bourne As always, the full text of FBHVC News is available or if you would like any further information regarding FBHVC, please contact me – Pat Farmer 01536 711620 or [email protected], or if you need to contact FBHVC directly, their number is 01865 400845 or email [email protected].

Woman's World What's That Rattle? (or The Passenger's Lament) Jean Gregory

t’s happened to all of us. You’re motoring along enjoying the drive with time to see the country side when into your Ihappy state of mind comes the cry, "What’s that rattle ?’" "What rattle? The whole car rattles, which rattle in particular do you mean?" "That one. The new one." Now, I don’t know about you, but to me the whole car is a mass of noise. The engine clunks, the doors rattle, the dashboard vibrates and everything moves. After a day of driving, one’s head is spinning. All the noises are just that, noises! But no. We are wrong. They are all different noises and each has a meaning of its own. Hence, this new one has to be tracked down and identified to achieve peace of mind for the driver. We passengers don’t actually care, but have learnt that it’s useless to pretend that it’s not there or at least not important, because it is! Now comes the search. While driving along, an arm will shoot out to touch all the places which can be reached to see if they have loosened. You may even find yourself joining in, anything to keep the peace, even though your vision may be temporally interrupted by the arm! The next thing is to describe the new noise and its location. This is tricky as the passenger’s ears do not work to the same standard as the driver’s. As already pointed out, all noises are just that; a noise, so to identify a new one is well-nigh impossible. Is it a rumble, a squeak, an intermittent pip? Is it metallic and high or metallic and low and at what speed does it occur? The list is endless and unintelligible to the untutored ear. It is possible to think you have identified the noise only to be informed that, no, that is one already known to the driver, and doesn’t count. Identifying the location is a mine field as there are so many ways the noise can bounce around the car and deceive you both, so let’s not go there! In a modern car one can listen to the radio and drive in blissful ignorance, but noises in an old car may be an indication of a serious problem which needs to be addressed. Finding the reason for the noise, we have to acknowledge, is important. However, in my limited experience, as each noise is dealt with the less obvious ones come to the fore and apparently also need to be identified. And, of course, some have the nerve to come back! So, there will never be any respite from the despairing cry, "What’s that rattle?" 21 Regional Round Up

EDITOR: Geoff Campbell, 01494 875 783, [email protected] SECRETARY: John Powell, 01895 672 706, [email protected]

EDITORIAL he shortening of the season’s events list is an indicator of how the vintage motoring season is progressing and July and TAugust have been busy months in the rally calendar. The summer weather, however, has been something of a mixed bag, some events having been blessed by being drenched in sun, others washed out and many somewhere between these two extremes. Since my last editorial in the August Chatter, I have attended several local events and rather than ramble on at length about each, I thought a selection of pictures of more notable vehicles spotted at each might be more appropriate. CHALFONT ST. PETER FEAST DAY Far left: John and Linda Hills-Harrop’s Morris 1000 Traveller was originally owned by Thames Valley Police and was one of six bought for trials in 1969.

Near left: Philip Hardy’s 1933 Jowett Kestrel Saloon was found in use as a chicken house! CHORLEYWOOD CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Mark IX Jaguar and Riley RM Rare and wonderful vintage Vauxhall Nicely presented Jowett Jupiter make impressive partners CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM CLASSIC CAR SHOW

1931 848cc MG sports John Martin’s rare 1929 Flatnose Nigel Ross’s immaculate Minor Doctor’s coupé with Austin Saloon 22 ALTON TRANSPORT DAY

Top left: 1950s Lanchester saloon

Below left: Eight Saloon represents the Morris marque

Top right: Series 2 Morris Ten/Four saloon

Below right: 1935 Wolseley Hornet Daytona

ASHLYNS CAR SHOW, BERKHAMSTED

1932 Morris Oxford Sports coupé Morris Twelve Series 3 in WW2 guise 1938 MG VA drophead coupé WADSTOCK, ABINGDON

Stunning MG sports Trio of Alvises M1000 traveller, not to Sir Alec’s design! DACORUM STEAM AND COUNTRY FAIR

Diverse Nuffield products on parade:

Left: Dave Grace's M8 Series 1 saloon

Right: 1956 Nuffield tractor

23 BUCKINGHAM JULY ACTIVITIES t the beginning of July, on a sunny Sunday, we held our Afirst "Morris do lunch runs". The outing was organised by Paul Bootle who took us on a magnificent thirty mile route through roads we did not know existed. Five Morrises and a Peugeot took part and we eventually ended up having a great Sunday lunch at ‘The Lion’ in Waddesdon. Our second July experienced was a the MG Pride of Ownership meet at The Bell at Beachampton at which some of our members were class prize winners: Trevor Charlton and David Body with Morris Eight Tourers and Nigel Ross with his Minor. Last but not least, Nick and Joy Thorne entered the Rotary Club of Winslow Classic Run in their 1934 Morris Eight. This tulip driven rally was one hundred miles in length starting at Claydon House and ending up at Nuffield Place, the home of Morris. Madge, the Morris, with a little help from navigator, Joy, completed the course without one mistake or misfire! On the day, one hundred and fifty miles were covered. Article/photo: Nick Thorne

THE CURIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GLENN MILLER he circumstances surrounding the death of Glenn Miller have been questioned by a number of people, notably a Tgroup including Tony Eaton, who gave the above titled talk to the Sherbucks Noggin on Tuesday 20 June 2017. A few days after 15th December 1944 the BBC announced that Major Glenn Miller was missing after the Norseman aircraft in which he was a passenger had failed to arrive in Paris; the assumption being that the aircraft had crashed in the Channel. This was the only public announcement in this country and is the popular version of the events surrounding his death, which was repeated in the film "The Glenn Miller Story" starring James Stuart. A well-known band leader in America, whose music became a world-wide favourite, Glenn Miller took a commission in the army and set up the Army Air Force Band to tour American forces establishments in the UK as a morale booster. After the invasion of Europe it was intended that this band play in the European Theatre of Operations and it was partly to organise this that Glenn Miller flew to Paris, but on what date and by what aircraft? Evidence exists that implies that he flew by a scheduled USAF flight to Paris on or about 14th December, not by the Norseman on 15th December. Though Glen Miller undoubtedly died in December 1944, according to Tony there is compelling evidence of a cover up concerning the circumstances surrounding his death, including the whereabouts of his interment. Tony’s illustrated presentation was excellent and prompted much thought among the twenty plus members and visitors present. His logical explanation of why there should still be great uncertainty as to the authenticity of official explanations was supported by documentation, including some recently released from Russia of German records confiscated by the Soviets at the end of the Second World War. Despite evidence obtained by Tony and his colleagues their conclusions have been scorned by successive American administrations. This article is not intended as a précis of Tony’s talk; it would take far more space to cover all the intrigue, but perhaps it may encourage readers to look a bit further into the disappearance and perhaps attend Tony’s talk elsewhere if possible. The irrefutable truth may out, but Tony still has his doubts. Chris Andrew

CHILTERNS EVENTS 3 Sept: Hazeldene Open Farm Classic Car Show Chesham. www.hazeldeneopenfarm.co.uk 10 Sept: Amersham Old Town Heritage Day 16/17 Sept: 1940's weekend at Hughenden Manor. Contact Den Jarrott 16/17 Sept: Kop Hill Climb - kophillclimb.org.uk 17 Sept: Classics on Croxley Green with Carter’s Steam Fair 23/24 Sept: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Traction Engine Rally - http://www.bucksrailcentre.org/ 28 Oct: Steam Up at Honours’ Yard, Little Chalfont. Contact Den Jarrott 26 Dec: Boxing Day Meet, Sarratt 24 WELSH REGION NEWSLETTER CYLCHLYTHYR RHANBARTH CYMRU EDITOR AND SECRETARY: John Howells, “Bronllys”, Vicarage Road, Penygraig, Rhondda,CF40 1HR 01443 432 542 [email protected]

FROM THE EDITOR i, If you own a Morris Eight, Reg no. EF 6114, a previous Howner would love to get in touch with you. Give me a ring and I’ll pass on his contact details. Urgent appeal: t’s that time of year. Could members who have received an Iaward (cup or shield) please return them to me asap. We need now to re-allocate these to other deserving members. Please give me a ring on 01443 432 542 to let me know if the return will be by post or at the Noggin. Please leave a message if there’s no answer. Due to the restrictions of some rally fields on the use of naked flame devices for refreshments, and the need to provide a ‘cuppa’ to aid the feeling of fellowship amongst MR members, and to promote the club when speaking to interested bystanders, the Wales Region has now purchased a two litre thermos flask. After examining the flask at the recent Noggin, we have decided to purchase an additional three litre flask and research the possibility of disposable MR cups, balloons and bunting. The cutting shown was passed on to me by a member some time ago, and has just surfaced from my filing ‘system’. (No comments please!) It apparently came from an old MR Newsletter. Finally, please send in reports on the July treasure hunt to me please. John Howells

BLESSING OF CARS aturday, 22nd July dawned damp but not raining. The forecast was Sfor heavy showers – more promising than the torrential downpour we had experienced on the Friday. We believe that these showers or downpours moved East over Offa’s Dyke towards the Midlands. The weather that week had been exceptionally bad, following our previous beautiful Summer skies. We took the plunge and the MG as "The Morris" (Eight) had not been fully road tested after the pressing repairs. On the way we travelled over the A470 Brecon Beacons road, but had to be turned back because there had been a head-on crash somewhere up ahead, and we were told that the road was completely blocked. We managed to find a different route to Hay-on-Wye and Craswall, via the Heads of Valleys road. At Hay, we turned into beautiful valley "white" narrow farming lanes, and were sometimes directed by cyclists and walkers. At one point we stopped to allow a cyclist, coming in the opposite direction, to pass. He was struggling up a steep hill. As he passed, I just had time to shout "Have you seen a church?" "Down there", he nodded backwards, and was gone. "Down there" we went, and eventually came to some people in the road, and the 15th century Anglican Church of St Mary, Craswall. Most of the family members had come out of a 70s(?) Rover 2000. We were directed into the churchyard, a field around the church, to park. The Rover did likewise. Unfortunately, due to the glowering weather, the only other transport there was a large farm tractor. Last year around twenty cars arrived for the service and following picnic, but only three Top: Inside St. Mary’s, Craswall this time including the tractor. They are hoping for gorgeous weather Below: I think the name of this is the Preaching next year – it makes all the difference to the turnout. Post. It was very intricately carved from The church is still used today by the congregation who greeted us special wood by a parishioner 25 Left: the MG, me, the Rover and St Mary’s Church

Right: Wet MG returning home on a wider road, near Craswall

enthusiastically. There was also a film crew, who were following the vicar around for a week to make a film based on what he did. The Blessing of our transport and us was carried out during the service, by the Vicar, The Revd. Nicholas Lowton. The hymns were "One more step along the world I go" and ‘To God be the glory, great things he has done’. After the service there was tea, coffee and biscuits made by the church members, who were very pleased to serve us. The return journey was uneventful but a little wet, and the MG was put away to wait until called upon next time. It was a very enjoyable day and we will return again next year, hopefully with better summer weather and more travellers. Article/Photos: John and Rhiannon Howells A 57 YEAR MORRIS OXFORD ODYSSEY his very long journey started when I was about fifteen years of age, living with my parents in mid Carmarthenshire: Tas a teenager I was, by my own standards, quite rich from working on a farm whenever I could, at the rate of one old pound per day (about thirty pounds these days). Thus when I noticed a huge (to me) impressive motor car on a demolition site at Pensarn, near Carmarthen, I was in a position to seek out the owner and to inquire whether he would part with the car and if so at what price; the clutch was seized, there was some rust vents on the side of the bonnet, and the sliding head (sunshine roof) was leaking, but it had only done some thirty two thousand miles. Thus after a reasonably frank and terse exchange of views, we agreed on the sum of two pounds and ten shilling for what turned out to be a 1935 Morris Oxford 20, (reg. no. BEL 453), on the basis of a pound deposit paid there and then, with the balance to be paid on collection a week hence. Yes, you may think: "all fine and dandy", but not quite so: how was a fifteen year old with an evolving appreciation of adult moral values, going to get a very conspicuous large and shabby old motor car back some thirty four miles to be hidden away at a local farm without his parents' knowledge, and more importantly away from the attention of the local constabulary, who had always been very sociable, and with whom I was on quite friendly terms anyway. Nevertheless even I realized that without a driving licence, (let alone tax, insurance and an MoT) I could be in very deep water indeed if apprehended. But I had time... seven days to undertake a risk assessment, and come up with an action plan to be put into place. In point of fact it turned out not to be quite such a challenge as the bare facts seems initially to indicate: the seized clutch would doubtless be a bore, but we could probably cope with that by judicious gear selection. As for the other aspects of the adventure, some coloured crayons and cardboard could sort out the tax disc issue, back roads were not at all a problem, and very dark sunglasses, together with my father's "dog collar" and Anthony Eden hat would reduce the other risks overall to manageable proportions. The appointed day arrived, so I took the train to Carmarthen, met up with a friend from primary school days (we had originally met when we were six years of age) for moral support, paid the remainder of one pound ten shillings, and the car was mine! Luckily the clutch problem had been rectified in the meantime, so off we set, and the dear old girl did the whole journey without missing a beat as they say. Subsequently my Father, who eventually appreciated the adventure thus far (my Mother did not!) helped me to repair the sliding head, and the running boards. I resprayed the bonnet with the aid of a contraption that fitted onto the vacuum cleaner, and little by little, Belinda edged up to something near showroom condition; indeed in due course she ferried me to the agricultural college at far away Cirencester, as a student. Again 'all fine and dandy' until a friend happened upon a three and a half litre Bentley at Gatwick for sale at a hundred pounds, so Belinda had to go for seventy pounds, and another kind friend loaned me the balance of thirty pounds. What fun it was ,and my goodness did I feel that I had 'cut a dash' in college with a Bentley as my transport. In due course the Bentley was sold for an XK 150 when I got a job in Cornwall, thinking that I needed a fast car to visit my parents who by now had moved to St. David's (Pa having become the local Archdeacon). Many cars subsequently came and went, but I could never shake off my very fond memories of Belinda, even trying to locate her from time to time but to no avail. Then about nine months ago, I mentioned something about Belinda to a friend, for the umpteenth time apparently, whose response was: "Michael, I am bored of hearing about the former love of your motor car life yet again: so why not just go out and buy one!" What a thing to say! Then on reflection I thought "well, why not?", so on the 21st January this year, I became the very proud owner of Maude (after my late grandmother), a 1934 Morris Oxford 20 that has covered some 68k miles (reg. no. SO 5055; chassis 35/OT 36967; engine no. 1151). She has since been rewired, the brakes overhauled and the fuel lines cleaned out; the gearbox is noisy and the steering a bit inaccurate... all small things that will bring much joy to our workshop this coming winter. If you too, dear reader, have anything like such pleasure from your Morris, then all of us have much for which to thank the late Lord Nuffield, and the Register too! Michael Tree

26 AND A FOLLOW UP sent a copy of the above article to my school time conspirator whom I mentioned as coming with me to retrieve the IMorris 20, and you might, as a result, find his reply amusing it is as follows: "The only thing that I can add to the adventure was that we avoided the main A40 road to Llandovery and took the Golden Grove road to Llandeilo (which I recall quite vividly) and then, presumably, the country road from Ffairfach/Llandeilo to Llangadog and on the Llandovery: though I don't recall the second half of the journey. Was the car taken to Maesllydan or straight to your house? I don't remember it being at the farm only in the double garage at your house. One thing I do remember quite well was draining the engine oil from the Morris and then straining it through one of your Mum's nylon stockings in order to save having to buy new oil - very Cardy behaviour. I don't recall the Bentley, only the very nice R Type that you persuaded Miss Mary to buy from Eddie Stephens (£375?). I do remember the XK150, and saw one on the TV recently which I pointed out to Jane as the same as being the one that you'd had." His name is Anthony Jenkins, who is a retired International Merchant Banker! Is there a little bit of the "Last of the Summer wine about it?...! Michael Tree

FROM CYRIL RIDLEY (OF MORRIS 9 FAME)

y wife, Beryl, and I saw this very nice 1938 Morris 8 van in the Mterminal building of Glasgow airport on 14 August:

WELSH EVENTS Wales region Noggin & Natter: Look - this month is on Thursday, September, 21st. at 7.30 pm. at The Aubrey Arms, Bonvilston. If you haven’t been before, come along for a good old Morris Register welcome. 9 Sept: South Midlands Autojumble, Ross-on-Wye 9/10 Sept: Malpas Rally, Hampton Lode, Malpas, Cheshire 10 Sept: Merthyr Tydfil Festival of Transport (Mike 07733 302 242) 17 Sept: Bloodwise - Big Welsh Car Show – Chepstow Racecourse, 10.30 – 4.30. [email protected] or 02920 628 696. Please make every effort to attend this, as we want to have a large display of Morris vehicles at the Show. 8 Oct: Classic Car Show, Three counties Showground, Malvern 22 Oct: Autojumble, Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Entrance: Brown Gate 26 Nov: Autojumble, Three counties Showground, Malvern. Entrance: Brown Gate 25 Nov: Christmas meal. (November this year. We’re taking bookings now at the Noggin)

27 THE MIDLANDER MORRIS REGISTER MIDLAND REGION EDITOR: June Sargeant, 01905 840 155, [email protected] SECRETARY: Barbara Farmer, 01536 711 620, [email protected]

LEICS AND NORTHANTS NOGGIN ur last regular noggin before Thoresby was another lively Oevent with 26 people in attendance despite a few apologies. We were pleased to welcome new member, Chris Benford and his wife, Terri. Chris had recently acquired a 1934 Minor which had been restored some 15-20 years ago but since the previous owner’s death had been left standing for about six years. He has always been a motorbike enthusiast but when the opportunity presented itself to purchase the Minor, he couldn’t resist it and although he hoped to have the car on the road by the summer this didn’t seem likely now. He was having a few registration issues with the DVLA but was being helped in this area by Tom Bourne, for which he was very grateful. Although many of us have issues with our cars, they had either all now been resolved or were work-in-progress! Numbers for our visit to Abbey Pumping Station on Saturday, 9th September, are increasing and any members are welcome to come along in either their classic or modern car – report next month. Barbara and I will be attending the Beaulieu Autojumble on the first weekend of September and helping Malcolm Dixon and Roy Smith on the Morris Register stand. A pre-Christmas Sunday lunch run has been planned for 19th November to Gates Garden Centre at Cold Overton, near Oakham. It has a very large car park, a large restaurant and something for everyone to look at and should also be decorated ready for Christmas. The evening concluded with a selection of photographs being shown by Martin Gregory and his visit in his Minor to the De Haviland Moth event at Old Warden and Bob Williams on his visit to the Festival of the Unexceptional at Stowe School. Then it was off to Thoresby! The journey there proved interesting – we all know when we set off on any journey in our cars the unpredictable can happen and this time it happened to Martin Gregory in his Minor – an oil leak which meant us returning home in Barbara’s modern, effecting a repair and returning to refit the offending pipe – job done! Meanwhile, Stuart King kindly entertained Jean Gregory and Barbara in the local coffee shop! Thankfully everyone from our noggin then made it to the National Rally at some point over the weekend even if some did unintentionally take a longer than usual scenic route. The highlight must have been seeing Cynthia Bartle drive onto the rally field in her 10/4 with dickey seat. Cynthia having owned the car for over a year was determined to prove some Doubting Thomas’s wrong and get the car there under her own steam and she did – well done Cynthia! Top: Preparing for Thoresby Once again, the event was a resounding success and our grateful Middle: Cynthia Bartle in her 10/4 at Thoresby thanks must go to the organizer, Ben Gadsby, and his organizing Bottom: Bernadette and Joseph at John Cooke's team. Barbara, along with her staunch noggin helpers, achieved Collection excellent Club Shop sales and our noggin was rewarded with great recognition of their cars at the awards ceremony. Bob Williams was presented with his sixth third place in the Series E class, Stuart King third in the Post 1948 Morris vehicles, Martin Gregory the Morris Minor Cup for coming first in the Minors class and I was runner-up with the Isis in the Superclass and also once again, very honoured to be awarded the Bob Beaumont trophy. As always, the support from the noggin was unfaltering and many thanks to you all. 28 Joseph and Bernadette Zerafa from Malta had planned a holiday in the UK to coincide with Thoresby and met us all there on the Friday and renewed acquaintances made from our trip to Malta last year. They very much enjoyed the event and spent a lot of time chatting with other members on the field – Joseph always looking out for other Morrises which may be for sale to add to his collection and stocking up on spares for his various cars – he had to increase his luggage allowance for his flight home! Following on from Thoresby, Joseph and Bernadette went on a tour of the Leicestershire countryside following our Drive-it-Day route starting off in Stuart King’s 15/50 Wolseley but finishing it in his Ford Fiesta – yet another unpredictable breakdown in a Wolseley this time! On their last day in England, we took them to John Cooke’s collection, a quick visit to the King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City Football Club (of course!), the Coventry Transport Museum and concluded by attending the Warwickshire noggin at Claverdon, and they enjoyed their first “noggin” experience. Thanks to everyone who helped make their visit so enjoyable! Our next noggin will, as usual, be on the first Tuesday of the month – do come and join us, you would be more than welcome! Pat Farmer 01536 711 620 HEREFORDS AND WORCS NOGGIN e had a good turnout for our August meeting and were pleased to Wwelcome Harold Morgan back to the noggin after 18 months' absence, during which he had a lengthy saga with the DVLA to get his driving licence back. Len Dixon showed a DVD kindly provided by Ted Cannon on 100 years of Morris Motoring. On 21st June, Mark Lander and Bob Bryan went to Black Plate Wednesday at Shelsley. After travelling in convoy and an aborted refuelling attempt, they decided to have a drink on the way in Martley, then moved on where they enjoyed a friendly, interesting afternoon. They were parked in the main line up (see 3rd photo down) and to show that they did their fair share of eating and drinking with new friends (see top photo). Bob believes he drank more Pimms than anyone else, and also helped Mark to devour the build-up of cakes that mysteriously gravitated towards their end of the table. Shelsley Walsh Nostalgia weekend took place on 22/23 July and John together with Bob Bryan went along in their Morris 8s. Bob won his class (see photo right, with one of these proudly showing his winner's rosette). All the class winners were able to drive up the hill during the lunch break. Clive and Anna Cottrell (noggin members wearing their other hat) took their American Army Dodge to the show and Michael and Clare Halls also attended the event. This MAC weekend attracted very large crowds with many people attired in 1940/50s period dress. There was a celebration of the Campbell family and their speed records and cars. Malcolm Campbell was a regular competitor at Shelsley in the 1920s and Gina Campbell, daughter of Donald Campbell, and a speed record holder herself, was Guest of Honour, with family member Don Wales. Gina did a couple of tuns up the hill. The Concours Delegence was very well supported with a fabulous selection of classic cars. World Rally Car and Group A rallying was also a major feature. John and I went along to Welland Steam & Country Rally on 29th July. This was its 53rd year with an unprecendented display of steam engines and other equipment once owned by the legendary travelling showman, Pat Collins. Also on show was a First World War Hospital showing how the wounded soldiers were tended to in this great conflict. Over 500 classic cars and motor cycles were on show as well as vintage military vehicles and steam powered road rollers and engines, and fairground rides of every description. The following day John and I went to the Severn Valley Railway at Kidderminster with our Morris. Classic cars were on display at each of the SVR Stations, terminating at Bridgnorth. We went on the steam train through very nice countryside meeting many friends along the way. Len Dixon went along to the Hereford Waterworks Museum Gala Day on 30th July. Only 15 classic cars turned out for the day (probably because of the sus[ect weather forecast), these including Rolls, Bentleys, Frazier Nashes, Alvises, Morgans - and one little Morris 8 Series E (driven by Len Dixon with dog Rosie as co-driver). At least the Morris Register had one representative on the Classic Car Parade through Hereford to collect the Mayor and bring him back to the Museum! (see photos/spot the Morris). June Sargeant 29 WARWICKSHIRE NOGGIN he picnic was held on 23rd July at Burton Dassett Country Park Tnear Temple Herdewyde. This popular event was a delight. The weather was amazing - it appeared that all storm clouds were parting and heading away from us: we could see rain falling nearby, but around 20 of us sat outside, enjoying our feast. Definitely something to be repeated! The Tuesday night noggin at The Crown Inn, Claverdon, was extremely well-attended. Despite three or four of us being away on holiday, there were over eighteen including visitors, Joseph and Bernadette, from Malta, who attended with Barbara and Pat Farmer from the East Midlands. In fact, seeing our kind hosts from last October’s trip to Malta proved a great incentive to come out on such a foul, autumnal evening! Joseph and Bernadette had joined the convivial Midlands throng at Thoresby National Rally last weekend and were treated to a tour of John Cooke’s collection in Leicestershire. Joseph has an enviable collection of Morris vehicles in Malta, but is searching for a Minor Boat-tail and a White and Poppe. As a number of his friends own Morris vehicles too, he intends to set up a Malta Noggin! (The way it rained in Claverdon, our Noggin would gladly be founding members!) We shared news about our cars including oil running down valve guides, brake, electric, dynamo field fuse, gearbox, clutch and fuel pump problems: most of these were resolved. One member, Jill Spelling, was experiencing knocking noise on starting and Roger and John arranged to call and help diagnose the problem. Others were making good progress with restorations and Roger plans to bring Paul Ollis’ car to the NEC in November. We congratulated Pat on his Thoresby performance including first prize in Super Class for his Isis and Stephen for his third in class! Barbara presented some new club items for sale including the stylish dark blue coat, Morris desk tidy and tea towels. A good number of us plan to participate with John and June Sargeant’s group in the Pershore Plum Fare on August 28th and Peopleton Village Show on 2nd September, lovely traditional country treats for us “townies.” National Chairman, John Ford, gave details of NEC Club stand in November. This year’s theme is “Family Ties” and the Morris family of about five vehicles will sit around “Daddy Isis.” We were grateful to Joseph for his sensible solutions to some of our logistics! Places for the Christmas Meal on 12th December are strictly limited and bookings will open at the September Noggin. See you all at the next Noggin at the Crown, Claverdon: 7.30 pm 12th September 2017! Stephen and Roz Parkes

30 THE RED R SE North West Region inc. N. Ireland and Isle of Man EDITOR: Tom Taylor, 01772 316 598, [email protected] SECRETARY: Neil Truslove, 01204 598 526, [email protected]

LEYBURN 1940'S WEEKEND, MkII he weather was glorious for our first visit to Leyburn in T2016, but this year’s visit started and ended in the rain, although we were able to enjoy some lovely sunny periods on both Saturday and Sunday. Meeting up as usual for Friday breakfast at Shackleton’s Garden Centre near Clitheroe, we all managed to get to Leyburn without mishap, some stopping off for lunch in Kettlewell, while others chose to keep going. Our base at The Blue Lion at East Witton proved to be ideal in terms of food, accommodation and getting to and from Leyburn each day. Our cars were all parked up in and around the Leyburn market square although there seemed to be much less control and supervision than last year. A marquee erected to house the brass band concert and regular performances of ‘Allo Allo’ also made it a bit of a squeeze at times. The rain came down in bucketsful for the first hour or two on Saturday, but it brightened up to give a nice afternoon with plenty of things around the town centre to see and do. The sun was still shining when we left on Sunday afternoon, but we drove into rain showers as we headed west out of Yorkshire. Another great weekend that we plan to repeat next year. As you can see in the pictures, it was indeed a great weekend thanks to Martin and Mary Roters’ splendid organisation. The only mechanical ‘casualty’ of the weekend was the Naylor’s Series E tourer whish drained its battery thanks to a non-charging dynamo, arriving back in Oldham thanks to the AA recovery. But as Graham quite correctly said, everyone made it home safely and that is what matters most. Preparations are well in hand for our Morris Register stand Top: Churchill and Gen. Alan Brooke at the EventCity Classic Car Show at the Trafford Centre on Below: Spivs and Dolls 16th/17th September. We will have four vehicles on display including the Club’s Eight 5cwt van which will be staying in the North West Region for the next year or so. We are quite proud of our record of having fresh vehicles every year, something which has not gone unnoticed by the organisers. We could do with a bit of assistance over the weekend so do let Gary Clarke know if you are able to help. After that, the season is almost over and unusually this year we do not have any plans for an Autumn break. There are, however, plans in hand for 2018 and these will be announced once finalised.

The crew of HMS Morris 1940’s glamour 31 As a tailpiece, I went to the magnificent one-day show at Newby Hall near Ripon in mid-July and amongst the Morris vehicles there I spotted a very neat and tidy special wearing what appeared to be Morris 8 wheels, radiator, friction dampers, and twin carbs under a rather lengthy bonnet. The car was far from the usual collection of unrelated bits thrown together as you can see, but there was nobody around who could tell me about it. Does anyone know the car? Neil Truslove and I will be attending the Register’s AGM early in October and if there is anything you wish us to raise on behalf of the North West Region, do let us know in plenty of time. Happy Morris Motoring to all until I see you at the Trafford Centre later in the month.

‘Allo ‘Allo Mystery Morris at Newby Hall

The North East Region Local News EDITOR: Ken Gosden, 01302 364 214, 07803 086 412, [email protected] SECRETARY: Roy Pidgeon, 01924 252 415, [email protected]

REGISTER VEHICLES ur Region currently has custody of two promotional vehicles Ofor display at local events. The first is the 1937 Morris Eight 5cwt van. The van is with us until late September when it will be handed over to the North West Region at the EventCity show in Manchester. In the past year the brakes have had a complete overhaul along with a service and new battery. The second vehicle is the Club's 1936 Morris Commercial T2 one ton truck. It has a 13.9 HP side valve engine with a four speed gearbox and a overhead worm drive rear axle. Earlier this year in April, along with Brian Firth and Dennis Fisher, I travelled to Avon Dassett near Gaydon in Warwickshire in Brian's Range Rover and trailer to bring it home to Brian's garage in Ossett, West Yorkshire. After steam cleaning the vehicle Brian and Dennis funded a complete bodywork repaint.

A working party of Terry Horn, Malcolm Dixon and Roy Smith then repainted the brake drums, insides of the road wheels and the cab floor. They also greased all the necessary parts of the vehicle. Brian then changed the oils in the engine, gearbox and axle. The truck has been to Beamish (in primer coat) Leyburn 40's weekend, a local show and our monthly Noggin since collecting it in April. Our thanks go to everyone who has chipped in to help get the truck into its current tip top condition. I'm sure all members of the Register are grateful to the few who look after the vehicles. Trevor Willesden

32 YEADON CARNIVAL his was the first opportunity to show off the Register's truck, resplendent in its new coat of paint. There are usually Tforty plus exhibits at the show and this year was no exception. A great selection of Morrises were on show. The members with their cars were: Terry Horn with the club van, Trevor Willsden with the club truck, Bren Jones and his 1935 10/4 tourer, Mick Naylor and his 1924 Bullnose Oxford tourer, Roy and Val Pidgeon with their 1938 Morris Eight tourer,Tony Blessed with his 1937 Morris Eight two seater, John Anderson with his 1935 Morris Eight two seater, Andrew Walbank and his 1932 Minor two seater and finally, Malcolm Dixon's 1926 Clyno Royal. The Pidgeons, along with Tony and Trevor, travelled to the event with mutual friends Brian and Linda in their 1950 Reliant truck along with John and his 1973 Rover P6 saloon. A cool breeze kept the rain away and as a result there was plenty of foot traffic browsing the stalls as well as watching the aircraft landing and taking off at nearby Leeds/Bradford airport. The local shops were also open as were the watering holes so everybody had a good time with or without the amber nectar. Thanks go to Trevor for organising the block booking. THORNES PARK GATHERING his annual event comprises a mixture of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles. They Tare supported with autojumble and charity stalls. The official opening time is 4 pm till 10.30 pm, but many arrive around 6ish when they finish work. Some clubs make block bookings so their cars can all be together and some arrive as early as 1pm. The members present with their cars were Roy Pidgeon, Trevor Willsden, Tony Blessed and John Anderson along with their friends Brian and Linda and John in their classic cars. There was a good turnout of the general public who were very inquisitive and this kept our lads on their toes answering many varied questions.

LEYBURN WEEKEND he weekend of 21-23 July was the annual Leyburn 1940's weekend. My wife Ruth and I along with Trevor Willsden Twere guests of the North West area of the Register, who have organised a Morris trip for the past couple of years. Despite the weekend starting off with heavy rain on the Saturday morning, it was a really enjoyable time. The rain cleared by lunchtime and the weather was good for the rest of the event. Trevor took the newly painted Register lorry up and I was with my trusty 10/4. Although the forties is a decade before my time the whole aura of the era, the dress, the vehicles etc and for me the music and dancing was great. A big thanks to Martin Roters for organising it. I won't steal Tom Taylor's thunder by saying any more but have included our vehicles and a fabulous little Austin Seven restored as a fruit and vegetable van. The owner visits many shows and raises money for the Marie Curie Trust. Well done, sir.

VALERIE PIDGEON - photographer extraordinaire! NOGGIN and NATTER ince I have been the region's editor, Val has been a stalwart At "The Wheel" in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0LY, Sin sending me photos of all the events she attends. This on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8 pm. has been an enormous help as due to family commitments Dates for the rest of the year are 20th September, 18th I struggle to attend many. I'm sure her husband won't mind October, 15th November and 20th December. if I publicly send Val a big kiss for all her help. Thanks, Val! 33 LATE SUMMER MOTORING WESTWORDS THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MORRIS REGISTER WEST REGION EDITOR: Jim Riglar, 01225 754 981, [email protected] SEC: Jeremy Matthews, 01458 445 175, [email protected]

EDITORIAL espite the changeable weather during July and August, activity across the region has been as busy as would be Dexpected for the height of the summer season. With so much to else to report, a West Region report from the National Rally at Thoresby, has been held over until next month’s Westwords. The West Region Committee is due to meet on Saturday 28 October 2017. If you have any issue or proposal that that you would like discussed at the meeting, contact your local noggin committee member or send details to Jeremy Matthews, the West Region Secretary ([email protected] or 01458 445 175) by the end September. Jim Riglar SOMERSET AND DORSET TOUR, 20th JULY he third running of the Somerset T& Dorset tour attracted it’s largest and most varied entry so far, with 14 cars arriving from Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset for the 60 mile run. Dan Brockway’s Minor saloon, started leaking petrol from a carburettor connection. With family living nearby he was able to drop his car off and then travel as a passenger in another car. Leaving Orchard Park Garden Centre on the southern edge of Gillingham at 10.30, the route took us north via Milton on Stour and Bourton out of Dorset into Somerset and WILTSHIRE! (Who realised that Wiltshire featured in a Somerset & Dorset Run!) The short transit across Wiltshire via Zeals, Stourton and Kilmington Common involved a run across the National Trust’s Stourhead estate and provided an unexpected treat for visitors as our cars drove up the High Street through Stourton. In a couple of miles the route crossed into Somerset and headed west for Bruton. Run organisers, John and Celia Goodland, had arranged a visit to West End Motors at Bruton. We were greeted there by owner Gordon Fry who not only made us most welcome, but supplied refreshments in the offices as well as arranging tours of their facilities and vehicle collection. In addition to its core commercial and military vehicle servicing, overhaul and repair business, West End Motors also undertakes a limited amount of both classic car and classic commercial restoration. There were some very interesting vehicles, including a very smart looking Morris Quad with gun carriage in “Desert” colours. Intriguingly their offices, which border the GWR Paddington/Plymouth main line, are housed in full size replicas of GWR signal boxes! A return trip to West End Motors at some stage will be well worthwhile. Leaving Bruton, the run headed south on country lanes via Shepton Montague, Charlton Horethorne, and Milborne Port to enter Dorset at Goathill, before heading south to Longburton for lunch. After lunch the route took us north-east via Holnest, Bishops Caundle, Stalbridge, Marnhull and Stour Row, to finish at the Udder Farm shop on the A30 for cream tea - well you just have to don’t you! Jim Riglar 34 NEWS FROM THE GROUPS New Forest: A bumper edition of reports, reflecting three months of weather variations! (The timing of the noggin, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, is such that most months the reports miss the Westwords submission date deadline). (Tues 20th June) Phew what a scorcher! Malcolm, Andy, Toby and Linda, John and Vera, Geoff and Christine plus Gerald braved the extreme heat for the June noggin. I must say I can't remember ever being able to drive an open car in the UK at 10.30 at night in shorts and a T shirt! Such was the heatwave we laid on for the June noggin. A pleasant evening on the eve of Midsummer’s Day was spent in the garden of the Royal Oak. This followed on from three Minors plus Gus Gore and Geoff and Christine’s 8s making an appearance at our village arts festival the Saturday before and our imminent departure for the Prewar Minor Network rally in Rutland on the 23rd! What a busy month! (Tues 18th July) A quiet night, and one that saw the heavens open once we arrived and got the hood up! It certainly cleared the air, reminding us our summer will soon give way to autumn, and there was some power disruption to the Royal Oak too! We were very impressed to see Gerald Chainey’s 1935 Morris 8 tourer back on the road at last and wrinkles being ironed out as he goes along. The car featured on the cover of another club’s magazine and looks very smart but we are yet to see it in the flesh. Fingers crossed it comes to the inter-noggin meal on Sunday the 31st. Also present were Toby and Linda Sears, John & Vera Young and Malcolm Norman. The food was excellent as usual and also as usual many topics were covered from Gazumping to French trips to Concorde to MPG of modern motorcycles and much more! Sadly many of our regulars are away on their summer holidays but hopefully numbers will bounce back next month. (Sat 5th Aug) The New Forest noggineers were invited to a party celebrating the diamond wedding anniversary of long term Register members John and Vera Keen. Both are stalwart supporters of our noggin and it was a pleasure to join them to celebrate the anniversary which was actually in July. We all wish them the very best now and for the future. (Tues 15th Aug) Blessed with some sun we grabbed possibly the last chance to sit outside! After various recent dramas with the two seater, we were in the saloon, our most robust and dependable Minor, as I luckily failed to sell it this year! Malcolm brought out his Minor/Reliant based MG recreation, a really fun car and nicely proportioned, and Gerald came out in his newly finished 8 two seater. As you can see in the picture it was all green in the forest that night! Also attending were Reg and Lyn, Rachael, plus John who ventured out without Vera who had her knee op brought forward; we all wish her a speedy recovery. It was noted that with editorial deadlines and the timing of our noggin we will soon be planning for our Christmas meal! We were looking forward to the pilgrimage to Beaulieu in September as well. It seems to be a race at this time of the year to finish all those things that need summer weather yet the apples are already dropping from the trees and night time temperatures are dropping, as my dear old dad used to say, "time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana"! Toby Sears Somerset (Tues 8th Aug): The threat of foul weather did nothing to keep the regulars away from the August noggin, with about 35 present. Indeed Steve and Cath Knight (M12 S2 saloon) and Chris Murray (M8 S1 tourer) came in their Morris cars. We were pleased to welcome non-member Bob Kellock who is looking to purchase an ohc engined CMS bodied Minor, and was seeking advice. Hopefully we will see Bob back in the near future, as a Minor owning member. Pete Cannard reported that he had completed his PreS 10 saloon restoration to meet the family target – his daughter’s wedding (see picture). A few problems have since arisen, so it will be next year before Pete can use the car regularly. Colin Baker kindly offered a M8 SE rear badge to replace the badge that had been mislaid during the now nearly completed restoration of Glo Cressey’s M8 SE tourer. Jim Riglar

North & West Devon (Thurs 10th Aug): We have just had our second full Noggin and our numbers have grown this month to 15 members attending, with Russell Beresford sending apologies for his absence. The support shown by members in this part of Devon has been truly amazing and shows there has always been an interest for a Morris Register 35 noggin in this part of the county. Our meetings start at 11am. With so many bringing their Morris cars along, we were still busy chatting in the car park at 11.25 am before moving off into the pub itself. With so much lively chat time just flew by; 13 of us stayed for lunch, finally departing at 2.30 pm. New members this month were Roger Courtier, Liz and Ron Hart, Theresa and Rick Dupuy, Paul and Frank Leach and David Palmer in his delightful Series E Convertible. The area covered by N&W Devon is considerable. With a number of members living to the north of the county, this has given us the opportunity to have our first Autumn run out and possibly holding our October noggin with them, we will of course see what members think of this idea and give full details in the October issue of Westwords. Our next meeting is from 11am, Thurs 14th Sept, at The Cyder Presse Inn, Weare Giffard, Great Torrington EX39 4QR. Ian Rayment

N&W Devon meets Happy Henry’s Round Britain Challenge (Mon 14th Aug): Carlisle based Andy McKay is currently on a Round Britain Challenge in his 1927 Cowley tourer, “Happy Henry”, hoping to raise £10,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action. As part of the West Country section of his challenge, Andy stopped at Taunton on Sunday 13th August and the following day made his way west through West Somerset and North Devon on his way to Land’s End, with a first pit stop of the day at Barnstaple. We arranged to meet Andy at 11.30 Monday 14th August and through kind permission of the Tesco Extra Barnstaple store manager (Paddy), congregated in their car park with John Garrod in his 1933 10/4 pramhood and my 1927 Oxford Tourer. As Andy is a Rotarian I contacted the local branch and they also turned out in force, after a hearty brunch we set off to escort Andy and Happy Henry to the campsite at Bude, kindly booked by John Garrod, stopping briefly about halfway at Bradworthy for a comfort break and to relieve some of the locals of their cash. We then resumed our journey in the by now pouring August rain to Bude in North Cornwall arriving at around 17.00. After bidding Andy best wishes and a safe and prosperous journey (only 2000 miles to go) we set off back to North Devon. Jim Callachan Note: If you wish to contribute to Andy’s fundraising effort for the Pancreatic Cancer Action charity, you can donate on-line at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/happyhenryschallenge

Inter-noggin Meeting (Sun 30th July): On the last Sunday in July, 20 West Region members converged on an old fashioned pub northwest of Salisbury in the Woodford Valley. The Black Horse is independent and nestles in the chalk stream valley, it has been the venue for an inter-noggin meet for three years now. The venue is ideal as it is central to four of the West Region noggin venues but due to the nature of the pub and its fresh food all main courses need to be pre-ordered well in advance. Although dominated by New Forest noggineers, plus a guest visit from Ken and Liz Allen from Surrey to make up the numbers required to fill the dining area, members also came from Somerset and Wiltshire noggins. The food was a little late but that gave more chance for chatting and it wasn't until around 5 pm that the last few left the pub. The New Forest Centenary noggineers set off in convoy after meeting at the Royal Oak, North Gorley for coffee and pre inter-noggin meet chatting! We took advantage of not being in convoy to take an even more scenic route home as the showery weather had been so kind to us with a few drops only once were in the pub! It was also noteworthy that Rachael Stowell finally got her 8 back on the road and to the meet! Toby Sears 36 SOMERSET STEAM AND COUNTRY SHOW, 21st-23rd JULY ashed by the winds and the Lrain, the members of the public attending the show were thin on the ground at Low Ham for the Friday and Saturday, but a change in the weather saw much larger numbers attend on the Sunday. Poor weather or not, the show attracted a large number of traction engines, tractors, classic cars entries. Nearly all those Morris Register members who were booked for the event managed despite the weather to put in an appearance and nine Morrises were noted on the Sunday, with most managing to make it into the display ring. Star of the show was perhaps the ex Wimborne St Giles 1908 Shand Mason steam fire pump which hauled by two Percheron horses, put on a fire fighting display every day. It was impressive to watch the horses charge around the ring pulling the pump with its steam whistle sounding the warning of its approach. DOGMERSFIELD FLOWER SHOW AND FETE, 22nd JULY he flower show and fete was treated to a plentiful supply of the wet stuff. TThis of course made drivers of classic cars reluctant to attend but we did have some brave souls who, even in open top cars, came to enjoy all the attractions we had in store for them and the public. Among the cars on show was Roger Beech’s 1933 Morris Isis, pictured right. We were pleased to welcome Roger as he did not attend last year because, I believe, he had some trouble with his engine. We had some new attractions at the Fete. Ferret Racing which was very popular, as were the Mill Cottage Farm Animals, especially the small pigs who got straight in trying to dig their way to Australia. Also the Fist Full of Feathers birds of prey went down very well and was educational. They were scheduled to do a flying display but as the birds are reluctant to fly in the rain it was cancelled. We had all the olde worlde attractions, with swings (a hundred years old), donkeys and of course the Tea Tent. This was full of people getting out of the soaking rain to soak up the tea and cakes (all home- made). Looking forward to next year when we will be holding the Fete on the 14th July in much better weather and a greater attendance of Morrises. Brian Leversha

WEST REGION EVENTS 23/24 Sept: Somerset`s Festival of Transport, Frome Showground, West Woodlands Contact: Tina & Tony Carter, 07900 695 620 4/5 Nov: Somerset: Classic Vehicle Restoration Show - The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Website: http://cvrs.bristolclassiccarshows.com/ 37 nglia Re t A g s io a n E

No.475 EDITOR AND SECRETARY: Tony Nathan, 01702 589 643, [email protected]

FROM THE CHAIR t was great to meet up with so many old friends and have a good chat at IThoresby. It was a bonus to see Scott and Pauline Sanderson with the Morris 8 tourer which son Alistair had helped them to get to the rally. Mike and Penny Adams and family were busy with running the driving tests on the Saturday and helping provide musical entertainment later as well. Tony and David were lured off to the private car museum on Saturday afternoon as part of the organising operation in making sure everyone was logged into and out of the site as the agreement required. The great news for some of our older members of the region that remember John and Ivy Farmer is that daughter Judy and husband Roy Goodrum have now bought back into the family John's Morris 10/4 BVX 5 (pictured right). As they live close to where it was kept for many years, it will really feel like coming home. Judy and Ron were at the National to join the club Probably one of the most photographed after meeting up by chance in Essex with Chris Healey who has had the car for cars in the Morris Register some years. John was an early member and stalwart of the region, being our Secretary and YP editor for many years, and as a former bus driver could tell you how to get around anywhere in the locality by the bus route! The national is also the time to catch up with those that you have met over the years through holidays and Mannekins that you only ever now get to see and reminisce together. As the main season draws to a close it could be that the North Cambs Noggin will be one of the last runs of the season, many thanks to Dudley and Angela for organising. Pam Lee ROOKE’S RAMBLES rom my point of view things are a little slow on the motoring front. In fact FI have not actually entered any future events this year although many are happening round the region. An invitation from a bullnose owner however to attend a summer evening informal meet at a local pub was an invite not to be missed and in the event there were in attendance two bullnoses, two flatnose and a Triumph Gloria. I still remain concerned about the working space in my garage bearing in mind there are one or two things that need to be done on the car. This is of course nothing new as I have lived with this situation for years. I easily found the thread files I was looking for but when it came to the taps and dies, that became a headache. Yes, found several but not the size I required. They must be there somewhere. Is this what a garage should look like? The space more or less equals the volume of the car. I almost feel one side of the car is maintained to the

38 exclusion of the other! The trouble is if I move things out I merely move them somewhere else. We are not like some people always moving house, in fact we never have. Our original property is still our current property. Where it clearly went wrong was when we first bought the property we had just one car the Morris Eight two seater so it was only necessary to cater for that one vehicle. Oh how I wish I had had the forsight, and the money come to that, to purchase more space. A very nice stable come garage block recently came on the market nearby. My imagination ran riot! The cost of that period site was exorbitant but my interest in buildings does not wain either! (See photos on previous page). I was never a great believer in our modern technology in its earlier days. Nowadays I have learned to live with it but so far have not used the satnav in the Cowley! This year I received a birthday card (see photo) featuring the two seater Cowley, a copy of which is shown. The speedometer dials from the top read 9999.9, 0000.0 and 0001.0. I can almost hear "Honestly constable the passenger was in charge of the camera". I suppose we all take note of these momentous moments and I well remember the speedometer on the Eight doing all the nines. Not sure however how I came to be sporting an eye patch although I guess modern technology may again have played a part! The weather forecast may have been thundery showers but it did not stop an absolutely fantastic array of vehicles including motorbikes and steam engines arriving at Friston near Aldeburgh on a Thursday afternoon recently. A very enjoyable informal afternoon including tea with a fellow flatnose member and his wife. It was also good to have a chat with member Peter Avis with his very fine 1927 Oxford coupé which I had not seen before. I also saw advertised in the local press that Heveningham Hall Country Fayre in Suffolk was hosting a Concours d'Elegance of some very expensive cars. This was a far cry from the events that were held there back in the 1960s. Unfortunately the photographs I have of those earlier events were poor and would not reproduce well. I seem to recall the events we attended were organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club. Ivan Rooke 10th TRAVERSÉE DE PARIS he weekend before Thoresby I was, at the kind invitation of fellow members of the Morris Register, Marie Cecile and TEric Touroul-Chevalerie, joined in the 10th Traversee de Paris held on the 30th July. And not something I would be able to organise myself. Friday 28th July: I decided to use the Morris 1000 Convertible, go via Eurotunnel, and stop off at Arras overnight. A beautiful city with a long history, sadly destroyed in WW1 and largely in WW2 but now back to its former elegance (and well worth a visit). And sticking to the D roads. Saturday 29th July: Travel on to Lagny-sur-Marne where I was made most welcome, even a garage for the Morris! Sunday 30 July: An early start in order to be at the start at Esplanade Saint-Louis, Chateau de Vincennes to depart. Amazing site of 700+ vehicles of all sorts waiting to depart. The route taken: Place Felix Eboue, Gare de Lyon, Acienne Gare de Bercey, Acienne Gare de Bastille, gare du Nord, Sacre-Coeur, Place de Repubique, Place de la Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, past the Eiffel Tower, then alongside the Seine to the finish at Terrasse de L’Observatoire de Meudon. All a wonderful experience. My grateful thanks goes to Eric and Marie Cecile Touroul-Chevalerie and family for making me so welcome. My Morris 1000 joined the family fleet consisting of Eric’s Fiat roadster 1936, Fiat 550, Vespa 400, 1958; Triumph TR4, Peugeot 504 coupé and Renault Juvaquatre van 1956. Eric’s Morris 8 tourer was off sick, waiting a small repair. Above: The front cover Far left: The route map

Left: Leaving Lagny sur Marne Right: Chateau de Vincennes. Eric’s 1936 Fiat with Simca overtones on the right 39 Left: Even tractors took part Right: Model Ts including a barnfind Below: British Sports Cars were popular

Monday 31st July: I head back to Arras (you could spend a week there). Tuesday 1st August: I return to the UK via Eurotunnel, only to find in the waiting area another Morris 1000 whose occupants were returning from two weeks in Croatia. The French take their classic cars seriously and make it a wonderful family occasion. La Traversée de Paris happens twice a year, January and July, and is an experience. I think there was a representative of every French motor manufacturer. The Morris 1000 (now 60 years old) took the 650 mile round trip with ease and is a credit to its design, although the cobbles shake things up a little! No action street scenes as I was driving, but there will be a CD available and in due course extensively covered on the web. Tony Nathan

WEST BERGHOLT SHOW, 29th/30th JULY cott Sanderson and I attended SWest Bergholt Show on the Saturday. The show was not very well attended on the Saturday but there were some interesting vehicles on display. I understand that they were expecting a higher attendance on the Sunday. Sadly the organisers have decided that this year will be the last, and there will be no West Bergholt Show next year. Nuffield tractor Adrian Mitchell Austin lorry FROM DUDLEY HEDGE ust a reminder about the North Cambs Noggin at Jude’s Ferry on Wednesday 20th September. If the weather is kind, Jplease do your best to bring your classic car, perhaps one of the last opportunities to show it off before winter sets in. (See Events) I hope that those of you who went to Thoresby enjoyed the experience. I would like to express my huge thanks to Ben Gadsby’s fiancée Jill. When I arrived on Saturday morning, my wife phoned me to tell me that my booking for a room that night had been booked for the previous night by mistake and that the hotel had no vacancies for Saturday night, nor were there any other hotels in the area with a vacancy. Jill then spent the next forty minutes phoning around and finally obtained a room for me at Markham Moor, not far from Thoresby. If it hadn’t been for her I would have had to return home on the Saturday night, so many thanks, Jill.

EA EVENTS 10 Aug: Essex Noggin (Second Thursday of the month) at The Duck, Newney Green, CM1 3SF 17 Sept: Essex Classic Vehicle Show, Lower Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UG. Alongside CCVC & CVCM, to benefit Headway Essex. Cost £5 per car. www.chelmervalleycarmeet.co.uk A nice setting, must book in advance. 20 Sept: North Cambs Noggin (midday) at Jude’s Ferry, Ferry Lane, West Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 8PT (01638 712 277). Contact Dudley Hedge. Please let Dudley know if you plan to attend and also it helps the pub regarding catering for those who wish to have lunch. 24 Sept: The Warren Classic & Supercar Show - see www.warrenclassic.co.uk. You must book in advance via the organiser 7 Oct: Ipswich Transport Museum. The East Anglian Region will have a display of three vehicles (organised). However for general display, the entry forms are available and have been circulated to those on the East Anglian Events mailing List. Please contact me if you have not seen one – or try the ITM website. 8 Oct: Castle Point Bus Museum – contact the organiser via the Museum website. Pre booking is desirable 2 Dec: East Anglian Christmas Noggin. Start the Christmas season off 40 Editor: Jenny Smithson 01959 525 265, [email protected] Chairman: John Mason 01689 858 546, [email protected]

WEST SUSSEX NOGGIN ver twenty members attended our Omonthly Noggin at the “World’s End” with an excellent line-up of vintage cars in the pub’s car park. One of our regulars is Doug Groves who has been a keen member and current owner of a Morris 8 Series E and Morris Oxford (shown in the line-up). Doug has indulged in many other motor related activities in the past, one of which was building and racing ‘specials’ at various circuits in the early 50s, 60s and 70s. These included Silverstone. Brands Hatch, Snetterton and, of course, Goodwood where he first raced his Vauxhall/Bedford based ‘special’ shown in the picture. This car was based on a 1930 Vauxhall Cadet chassis on which Doug built his own designed aluminium bodywork and was named ‘The Delgar Special’. However, the lure of motor racing on the nearby Goodwood circuit, prompted him to fit the car with a modified Bedford engine and numerous other enhancements to equip the car for serious racing. The resulting lightweight car with increased engine capacity proved a success on its first race by winning a third place trophy. During his racing career, Doug has had some hairy moments. In particular, during the 1953 Easter meeting at Goodwood, he demolished the chicane and carried on along the finishing straight with a large chunk of the chicane still attached to the front of the car. Embarrassingly, he was black flagged and brought to an abrupt stop. Unfortunately, the frontal damage meant that the car was never raced again. Using all the mechanical parts as a donor, these were transferred to a new car. However, although entering a couple of Silverstone meetings, the car was unsuccessful and was sold on. Doug and a colleague then took up 750 formula racing before finally moving on to driving karts. These karts could travel at speeds of over 100 mph. In fact, Doug has lapped Brands Hatch in a faster time than he achieved in his 750 formula car. Although Doug’s story so far hasn’t involved Morrises, he did choose a 1930’s Morris commercial van radiator to fit to his original ‘special’ as it presented a very small frontal area and perfect in fashioning the rest of the car. Now at 93, Doug is quite content with driving at a more leisurely pace in his Series E or Oxford. In the picture, Doug watches on as Dave Bennett opens the roof of his Minor in preparation for his journey home from the noggin. Keith & Isabel Salmon

41 15/6 - Notes and Remembrances From Over 60 Years Ago Chris Hurrell ad probably bought the 1935 Morris Fifteen Six, CEV D264, in 1955 (I was six at the time) following on from a Type Y Ford 8 (ADR 147) that was not big enough for the growing family: mum, dad, elder brother and my twin sister – plus the kit to take us all camping. Things I remember about the Big Morris: • Very large steering wheel with a large shinny hexagonal nut in the middle • It was big - with loads of space in the back • Bodywork, I think blue and black • Very shiny and slippery navy blue leather seats • Fawn ‘fluffy’ headlining • Sliding roof that you could stand up in the back and look out down the road • Over the drivers door was a little metal slider in a track that operated, via a cord, a blind on the rear window. • The ‘suicide’ doors – more of which later • A towing hitch on the back – sort of a large vertical bolt going through angle iron. Our camping trailer had a sort of pierced cup which went over the pin and all was secured by a big wing nut and a split pin through the top of the bolt, and Mum shouting “Don’t get that grease on your shorts.” • Black spoke wire wheels which we children used to clean with a long spoke brush and a bucket of soapy water. • On the top of the radiator was a chrome calorimeter with wings that we had to keep an eye on when going up hill fully loaded • Mum trying to learn to drive and going up the kerb when a bus came the other way – on a dual carriageway. She didn’t try again • It had an advance and retard for the ignition on the steering wheel. I remember Dad getting out of the car and steering it through the window with one hand. My abiding memory of the Big Morris was one incident that nearly killed me. From pictures in the family photo album it is evident that in summer 1955 we had taken our annual two week holiday in Cornwall. It was on the return from this holiday that the accident happened. We must have been on the A303, west of Basingstoke, travelling back to our home in Ilford, Essex, when we stopped for an ice cream at a wayside stall. Dad bought an ice lolly for us (a great treat). I had a pineapple flavour, and we got back into the car. I was sitting on the left-hand side in the back as we drew away. The door had not closed properly and was "on the latch". I said to dad, "I’m just going to open the door and slam it shut again." I pulled the lever on the top of the door and I don’t remember the rest. But the wind obviously got behind the door and pulled me out still hanging into the lever and flung me onto the side of the road. As mum later said, “the only bit of pavement all the way home”. I do remember coming round for a moment on a hospital trolley and seeing lights overhead, it must have been in Basingstoke hospital, but the next week or so is a complete blank.

42 My elder brother takes up the story: "You caught the back of your head on the edge of the kerb when you were thrown out of the car. People from nearby shops and houses came out to see if they could help. One person had a telephone in their house and rang 999, they also supplied cups of tea for us all while we were waiting for the ambulance. We followed the ambulance in the Morris to the hospital and waited until they told us to go home and contact them later." My parents and brother and sister obviously continued back home to Ilford and phoned Basingstoke Hospital after arriving. The hospital said I was not there but told them I had been transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. The ambulance must have passed mum and dad in their journey home. I had sustained a fractured skull, six inches from crown down to the nape of my neck plus plenty of abrasions to my knees and elbows – I still have the scars. I was in Great Ormond Street for many months and remember it being a most happy time: playing football on the top floor, cooking chocolate cornflake cakes with the nurses. My recovery was long and slow. "You were in hospital for a few months and mum and dad usually visited a couple of times a week. Pat (twin sister) and I did not go. When you eventually came home we were told not to play hard or rough with you and be very careful not to touch your head. You were not allowed to play any games, ride your little bike or run anywhere, and this went on for another year. You also had to take a special tablet every day." My parents must have been traumatised by the incident as they didn’t talk about it until they were in their late eighties and by then they could not remember exactly when this all happened. So the Big Morris played a formative part in my life and still to this day I have not seen another one in the flesh. The nearest was the delightful Morris Cowley on the MR stand at the NEC Classic Car Show last year.

43 Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia Bob Bryan ohn Sargeant and I decided to take our cars in convoy to this event on 23rd July, and at 8 am precisely, with my friend JChris as passenger, we set off. Arriving just before 9 am, we were pleased that not only had the sun come out, but we were parked up together in a prime position near to the ‘action’, surrounded by some quite impressive vehicles. At one stage I was ticked off (with good humour I hasten to add) by John and Chris for not preparing my car as fastidiously as I normally do, and so out came the leather to remove the dust. As we sat down to rest and to have lunch, I was surprised to be met by Simon Taylor of Classic and Sports Car magazine and his fellow judges to be told that I had won First Prize, and therefore I was to do a demonstration drive up the Hill in the cavalcade. The overall Concours winner (a postwar Morgan) being first up, with DOX leading the Prize Winner line-up. Obviously delighted at this, and confident of DOX climbing the hill easily (?) I decided on my method of attacking the hill. Fortunately I recalled information given to me by a hill climb competitor who campaigned a Jedi single seater, as follows: "Remove tyre warmers, spin the tyres and blip the throttle as you come up to the line; full revs, drop the clutch, hit the apex at Kennel, over to the right, flat out through Crossing and to Bottom S, change down for Top S, over to the right to avoid ditch, flat out up Finishing Straight". Hmmm. Maybe not. After all, members of the late Donald Campbell used a different method when doing their demonstration run in a vintage Campbell family owned Rolls Royce, staying in one gear and taking their time! So I went up in bottom gear, oil pressure at maximum, deafening din from the 23.5 bhp motor, foot to the floor. I could not hear the favourable commentary but did the climb, waving to the onlookers and tooting the horn to give the impression of confidence, managing to keep ahead of the more powerful vehicles behind. DOX suffered briefly from fuel vaporisation after the climb, and then Simon Taylor asked me to give him a lift back down the circuit. I made it!

44 Letters to the Editor Morris Mail

ULTIM-EIGHT? Dear Editor found this advertisement in The Autocar, August 17th 1951, under "Sports Cars for Sale". I am not sure if the club has Iany knowledge of it: "1952 MARSHALL-NORDEC supercharged special Morris 8 sports 2-seater G.R.M.: beautifully proportioned, perfectly finished body on lengthened chassis, high-built pump-circulated Serck radiator. Type E grille, very large oil sump, silver top head, oil coil, high ratio axle, thermometer, boost gauge, twin combination instrument heads, walnut facia, twin locking cubby holes Riley type sprung wheel, remote gear lever, Riley pattern headlamps, sunk in wings. Lucas twin long-beam spotlights, air horns. H.F. horn, trafficators, chrome-ringed discs matching duo grey/green pastel finish, disappearing hood, rigid side- screens, green piped beige Connolly leather adjustable bench seat, large covered luggage and wheel locker forming a swept tail: every detail equals high-grade British car: unblemished, unique, subtly distinctive yet standard for spares: genuine mileage under 7,000: photograph available. £850. Sunningdale Motors." This makes interesting reading when the following advertisement is in the same issue: "Bentley 4½ litre, actual Le Mans Birkin no. 3 car, fastest lap Ulster T.T., world records Monthery, 500-mile race 98.8, etc, original V.D.P. body and fittings, innumerable extras, splendid condition: £675"! I have done a quick search for G.R.M. but cannot find anything so not sure who they were, interesting to speculate what the car may have looked like from the description. Henry Hounsell 01147/3 Many thanks for this, Henry. It is certainly not one I have come across. Does anyone out there Hants know more about this (potentially) ultimate Eight? (Hope you get the heading now!)

BIG MORRISES IDENTIFIED! Dear Editor he car in Fitton's Files (December 2016) is a 1930 Morris-Oxford Six fabric Tsaloon (pictured right). Only made in this body style for 1930 and 1931, the lack of a horn on the headlamp bar makes it 1930, (it had a large Klaxon fixed to the fire wall under the bonnet). Note also the small hub wire wheels, common to all Oxfords for 1930, and the “suicide” front doors, fitted only to the Fabric saloon and the coupé. One wonders just how durable the rather flimsy fabric covered saloon body would be on the rough roads of the time. As for the location, I would hazard a guess that it is more likely to be the Indian subcontinent as was, rather than Africa. Looking back to Fitton's Files, November 2016, the middle photo on page 9 is not quite so easy (middle right). It is either an Oxford Six or an Isis of either 1934 or 1935. The front has been modified slightly, making it slightly more difficult to identify. The horn should not be on the cross bar, but be mounted where the fog light on the offside is. The fog light on the near side is probably the original Lucas FT37. The number plate should be below the bumper. Finally, the lower pic on the same page is a 1935 Morris Fifteen Six. Very similar to the Cowley Six of 1934, but the headlamp crossbar on the Fifteen Six goes through the radiator shell rather than in front of it. Tom Bourne 02134/9 Thanks for this, Tom, and my apologises for its belated inclusion. Your depth Glams. of knowledge never fails to impress! Members will be interested to note that Dave Fitton has been preoccupied moving house back from Scotland to England, so I hope when he settles in that he can offer us some more fascinating photographs from his collection. (No pressure, Dave!)

SPANNER FOR LADY NUFFIELD? Dear Editor jacked up Lady Nuffield’s Wolseley 8 with a view to draining the engine oil only Ito be confronted by the largest sump nut I have ever seen. Well beyond the capacity of any spanners I have. I am not sure if the Morris Eight has the same nut as the Wolseley Eight? It measures 40.5 mm AFX (1.19/32” AF). This seems to be quite an oddball size. My contacts with the Wolseley Register do not have a suitable spanner and have resorted to various methods of removing this nut, in one case machining it to fit 1 1/2 " spanner Does anyone have a spare suitable spanner they could pass on, or know where I could source one? Paul Cook Volunteer Car display coordinator Nuffield Place I reckon it is the Morris Eight sump spanner. Does anyone out here have [email protected] a spare for Paul. What a honour to have it used on the Nuffield's own car! 45 Members: A single private small ad, Morris Mart with/without a photo, is free. Non-members: contact the Editor Car for Sale Car for Sale Car for Sale 1929 OHC 887cc Minor M Type, PG 2676 1934 Morris 10/6 Saloon Morris Series 2 4 door sliding head saloon

Due to bereavement. Dismantled for restoration. Reg.no. KV 7602 some work already completed. My father was a Morris enthusiast and he started In same family for over 50 years. Sensible offers 4 speed gearbox and reconditioned engine, all this car in the 1980s. Two seater with M Type please. other running gear renovated over recent years. MG black fabric covered boat-tailed body, Paul Hudson Outside and inside in good condition. £5100. obtained from Jim Marland of Bolton supplied 01984 634 038 (Somerset) Brian Vincent around 1981. Morris chassis with a 887cc OHC [email protected] 01689 857 549 (Kent) engine. Fitted with a 4 speed remote controlled [email protected] gearbox, finned brake drums and 19 inch tyres Car for Sale on open hub wheels. Full restoration of engine Morris 8 Tourer, 1935 Pre-Series for restoration. Car for Sale and body undertaken by Classic Marques NI Ltd Purchased with the intention of restoration but 1937 Morris 8 Beechwagon Utility from 2011 to 2014 to include new pistons and work unfortunately gets in the way. Exported new to Ireland as a chassis cab & camshaft remetalled, dismantling and stripping Complete car, (as far as I know), with all the bodied as a woody estate. Woodwork completely bonnet, front wings and rear guards, repainting important bits like hood frame and windscreen. renewed In 1980s (photos available). Unused and much more. Receipts and description of The ash frame looks in good condition and has for past 20 years, carefully stored, requires work undertaken are available with various been treated recently with preservative, one some detailed finishing. According to late Harry photographs. Original 1929 registration book with small part to be replaced. The metal work is in Edwards only example known to remain, believed the registration number and the current V5(NI) very good good condition considering the age and about 25-30 built. Registration with a current SORN. OIRO £15000. only needs small repairs. The running boards are A fascinating and usable little woody estate still Graham Cash the exception to this but new ones are available. on its Northern Ireland numbers. For sale due to 07710 581 986 (Co.Antrim) The chassis needs one tiny repair which is unusual lack of time. Phone for or fuller details. [email protected] for these vehicles. Not currently registered or M. Hewson (Lincs) with V5 but an old brown log book included which 01526 388 680 or 07949 031 818 Parts for Sale should assist with reclamation of the original Parts Wanted Still available from 1938 Morris 8: 2 door body number through the club scheme. Offers around For1934 Minor: blanking plate for starting handle hole on chassis stored under cover, brakes and wheels £2250. Please email for photos or enquiries, in radiator cowl. The same one fits the Pre series and attached. V5 in my name £350, buyer collects. inspection is welcomed and encouraged. Series 2 cars. 4 doors from 1935 4 door good condition, £100 the Transport can be arranged on a mileage basis. John Humphries four. 2 doors from 1938 2 door, will require work, Gareth Butland £75 the two. 5 wire wheels, £65 the lot. 3 easiclean 01746 780 177 (Salop) 07760 172 183 (E.Sussex) [email protected] wheels, £40 the lot. Petrol tank, £15. 3 front [email protected] bumpers, will need rechroming, £25. 6 volt dynamo Parts For Sale/Parts Wanted with fan, £15. 2 propshafts, £30 the two. Steering Parts for Sale For Sale: 5x 17 inch wire wheels for Morris 8. Very rods with ball joints attached, £20. 2 easiclean For Morris Minor: 4x pistons new (not used) 56.9mm good condition, no repairs necessary, no rust, wheel discs original, good, £15 each. 2 trafficators complete, €50. 4x pistons, new, no rings, 56.9 mm, tyres inflated but not suitable for road use. Do good, £35. 5 wire wheel discs reproductions, £35. €30. 3x pistons pistons +60 no rings, €20. Fuel tank Speedo, petrol gauge, oil pressure, ammeter, £50. not need blasting, but new paint desirable, £125. with straps (front mounting), €30. 4 speed gearbox Pair of rear wings for 1932 two-seater Morris Complete bonnet good, £40. 2 side bonnet panels, €50. 3 speed gearbox, €40. Chassis (restorable), €??. Minor. Solid and easily restorable, £50. £20. Straight stick gearbox 8 van(?), £25. Rear seat, Radiator 33 model (no honeycomb), good, €50. fair condition, £25. Rear body panel, spare wheel, Radiator grille (1930, round badge) restorable, €30. In both cases buyer collects or pays transport. £20. Radiator, £30. All glass from 4 door including 5x wheels (19" restorable), € 10 ea. 1x differential Part Wanted: PLC2 dashboard switch for '32/'34 windscreen wiper, £35. (good), €50. 1x differential (teeth missing), €20. Morris Minor. Dennis Mays (non-member) Steering column with box, €30. Flywheel + clutch Michael Summers (Suffolk) 01579 347 806 (Cornwall) complete, €30. 2x front wings 32 model (good), €100. 01359 259 372 [email protected] Front axle with drums, €50. Rear axle casing, €40. [email protected] All ONO. Eric Groot 0031 355 250 153 (Netherlands) [email protected] DAVID MOLYNEUX Morris Info sought/Parts Wanted/Parts for Sale Info please as to whereabouts of Morris 8 Saloon MORRIS PISTONS BPX 115. Car Spares Wanted: Morris 8 Series 1 & 2 scuttle vent flaps. for all models For Sale: Morris 8, 6 volt wiper motor (early type) New and used immaculate, £90 plus p+p. Steering column stalk complete with horn push/indicator switch (new), Morris 8 and Series E spares available £105 plus p+p. Morris Commercial 1932 worm and used parts supplied wheel as new, bearings, halfshafts, casings, £100. MCC z type pistons +60, £200. 13.9hp/15.9hp Enquiries welcome clutch linings, £20. Kingpin set for L,T1, T2, 1925- Job lots of M8 and E 32. £100. Kingpin set for L2,T2 1933-35, £100. Brake lining sets for T, TX, R type 1920s Morris parts bought Happy to assist Commercial C type 3519cc engine, completely new to STD overhaul, £3500. CS11/30 chassis, lots M8 and E abandoned of parts, £200. CD, CS11/30 cast ally radiator, For more information, core leaks but ally in vgc, £200. C type gearbox projects/complete cars £150. contact Rory Ballard bought for breaking graham440@ 07837 633 009 (Hants) [email protected] btinternet.com 01229 584 972 or Parts Wanted 07715 059 280 or or For Morris 8: 2x Series 2 wheels, also Morris 8 chassis or chassis legs, rotten or good, for pattern. [email protected] 07506 309 281 Peter Davies 01938 552 817 (Powys) [email protected] 46 Acceptance of advertisements in Morris Monthly does not imply recommendation of advertisers or their products or services by the Morris Register. When purchasing cars or spare parts from private sellers, purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition and value. Car for Sale Car for Sale Car for Sale Rare 1931 (Reg Dec 30) Morris Major Saloon 1937 Morris 8 Ser. 1 4 door deluxe sl/hd saloon 1931/32 Minor

Only 3 others known. Bodywork & chassis completely restored 20 years ago but could now Maroon over black with maroon interior. For do with a little TLC. Good runner but needs new sale reluctantly due to lack of enthusiasm since tyres. Complete with a multitude of spares, the death of my husband, ‘Cybil’ now needs a Black with green interior. New carpets, door including spare engine (not working), gearbox, good home. She is a basically sound and original pockets, hood and side screens. New hood cover 5 wire wheels, front axle. Current ownership 35 car. Engine rebuilt some 6 years ago, in good when closed. New tonneau. 5 new tyres. New years. Health problems force reluctant sale of running order and new battery. Has original seats. battery. Excellent runner. Reluctant sale. £12500 much loved vehicle. £13500. Cosmetic restoration of interior in progress but all ono. Adrian Bower materials including door cards will be supplied. Martin Swatridge 01635 200 891 (Berks) Body work in reasonable condition with original 01243 829 772 (W.Sussex) [email protected] basket shelf. Holds a current V5. The car can be [email protected] Parts Wanted delivered if required for a charge. Offers in the For 11.9 Morris Cowley flatnose,1927: usable, region of £4,750. Contact me for more info. Parts for Sale uncracked exhaust manifold (I already have a cracked Judith Maloney Exhaust Systems: New, high quality, thick one!). Other parts also considered. 01873 853 265 or 07251 478 908 (SE Wales) gauge, stainless steel exhaust systems for most Richard Black (Salop) [email protected] Morris cars. Made to the original design. £200 07434 366 838 (Please leave text if no reply) plus postage at cost or collect from Leeds. [email protected] Malcolm Dixon Parts Wanted Parts for Sale/Parts Wanted 01132 670 424 (W.Yorks) For 1936 Morris 8 Series 1 Tourer: complete SU AUC [email protected] 244 Type UBA Carburettor. Chromed wing bolt for hood attachment to windscreen frame. Royston Dawber Items for Sale 0161 439 7398 (Cheshire) Morris drawings which I purchased from Cowley in [email protected] the seventies: Parts Wanted For Sale: Morris 8 rear axle minus the diff and half Series 2 Morris Eight, 1933 Morris Ten Coupé, For 1936 Morris 8 Series 1 Tourer: complete SU AUC shaft, see above. £45 ono. 1930 Morris Oxford Coupé, 1931 Morris 8cwt Van, 244 Type UBA Carburettor. Chromed wing bolt for Wanted: Morris 8 front axle. 1934 Morris Cowley Special Coupé. hood attachment to windscreen frame. Ken Gosden Any offers? Royston Dawber 07803 086 412 (S.Yorks) Mike Stubbings (non-member) 0161 439 7398 (Cheshire) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

What’s it Worth? (See p5): one bid of £400 (reserve not met) at going to press 47 Please submit pictures Foto Finish of interest to the Editor Just a bit of a catch up this month on recently submitted pictures: Below: Thomas Gibson of Cumbria, shown with his Morris Eight saloon on their return after winning first prize at the West Cumbria Vintage Rally on 2nd July

Above: Taken at St. Mary's Horse Refuge Open Day in Rochford, Essex on 30th July, this photo from Digby Saunders shows a 1939 Rover 12, Phil Vidler's 1937 Eight tourer, Roy Pilkington's Ford side door sedan and Digby's Eight Series E saloon. ([email protected])