Morris 1929 Models

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 706, 4 July 1929, Page 5 (Supplement)

Morris 1929 Models

CARS FOR DIFFICULT CONDITIONS “Morris cars always were good, solid English jobs, and the makers have put themselves right on side with New Zealanders hy introducing a car built specially for our conditions.” That is the opinion held everywhere, by all who have seen the new “Morris” models, several of which are exhibited at the Winter Exhibition. One of the cars exhibited is the 14-2 S h.p. Morris-Cowley “Colonial” model. Not only has this car a colonial-built body, but it has the special overseas type of chassis, which is different from that sold for use on English roads. Produced specifically to fulfil the demands of those who have to do the majority of their motoring under difficult conditions, often on tracks bearing but little resemblance to a road, this car is of undoubted interest to all New Zealand motorists.

It has a specially wide track of 56in, a good ground clearance of 9iin, and a reserve of power in the 14-28 h.p. of the engine which befits it to the most severe conditions. At the same time it retains the grace and dignity generally associated with town cars. Another point one needs to bear in mind is that the bodywork is built in New Zealand, thus providing work for New Zealanders in their own country. The models on view at the show are a special colonial Morris-Cowley sploop and a special colonial Morris-Cowley roadster. They are typical of the 1929 models from the famous Morris factory. The special features of the 1929 models are—beautiful new styles, and important improvements ip interior furnishing, durability and detail finish; lowered chassis and im proved springing, giving better riding, more comfort and greater security; bumpers and dipping headlights standardised; resilient vibrationless engine mountings; fabric saloons are now available, and'silent and powerful four-wheel brakes are fitted to all models. The famous Morris Minor, which will also he on view, needs little introduction. Its success has been phenomenal and the factory has been choked with orders from all over the world. The fact that it will do over 50 miles to the gallon speaks for it 3 economy and its power and speed are well demonstrated by the winning of the 90-guinea cup at the opening of the Mangere Speedway. The car on view at the show is the actual machine which won the cup.