Morris Oxford flatnose
The "flatnose" Morris Oxford is a series of motor car models produced by Morris of the United Kingdom from 1926 until 1930. Introduced as a replacement for the Morris Oxford bullnose, the "flatnose" Oxford models featured more traditional styling.
Oxford flatnose 1926–30
[edit]| Oxford flatnose | |
|---|---|
 Oxford 4-door saloon 1927 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Morris Motors |
| Production | 1926–1930 32,282 made.[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small car |
| Body style |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,802 cc (110.0 cu in) I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in (2,705 mm)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Morris Oxford bullnose |
| Successor | Morris Oxford Six |
The distinctive bullnose radiator was dropped in 1926 in an updated version of the car. The engines remained the same but a new range of bodies was offered including all-steel saloons.[3]
The frame was changed to allow half-elliptic springs to be fitted in place of the old three-quarter elliptic springs. The back end of the frame was given a deeper channel section, it now sweeps up over the rear axle. The frame also receives bracing from the running board brackets and cross hangers.[2]
The radiator cooling surface has been increased sixty per cent and the whole assembly given the flat-fronted shape which would lead to this car's popular name.[2]
A new all-steel dash or bulkhead now creates a firm location for bodywork and a solid support for the petrol tank. As part of that redesign a new instrument panel is provided with neatly grouped meters and glove boxes either side. The hand controls on the steering column have been upgraded. There is now a dash-operated ventilator.[2]
Equipment now includes:
- dash-operated ventilator
- adjustable shock absorbers
- luggage grid
- dipping headlamps
- non-glare instrument illumination[2]
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References
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Bibliography
- Davis, Pedr (1986). The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring.
