Austin Morris Marina
The Austin Marina. In the U.K., the Marina the core of the Morris brand in the 1970s, following an early BL edict that Austin should concentrate on front-drive and technology, while Morris should be traditional. In the USA, however, Austin was the brand that had all the cachet.
AustinMorris Marina Coupe 1978 Rigtig lækker vogn. står
When the Austin Marina was released, the Morris Minor had finally finished production. But that didn't stop the engineers using the antique front suspension (with the lower lateral arms twisting torsion bars) design for their all new fleet car. The rear suspension was shared with the Triumph Toledo, and that's where the Marina's manual.
Austin Morris Marina Morris marina, Austin cars, Pickup trucks
Austin Morris Van and Pick up. BL used the Marina as the basis for a new Austin/Morris van and pick-up. Launched in 1972 the vans were originally badged as Austin or Morris. By 1975, some badges said 'Austin Morris'. There was a 7cwt (seven hundred weight) and a 10cwt van and a pick-up. All three were based on the Morris Marina body.
Morris Marina technical specifications and fuel economy
1 December 2022 Keith Adams 61 Unashamedly created as Cowley's Cortina, we tell the Morris Marina development story - how this car was intended to lead Morris - and, more importantly, British Leyland - into a […] Concepts and prototypes Concepts and prototypes : Morris ADO77 (1973-1975) 20 November 2022 Keith Adams 13
1973 Austin Morris marina 1.3 coupe in Warrenpoint, County Down Gumtree
The Morris Marina, rebadged as an Austin in the US, was of course a BLMC Deadly Sin. And in the US, it was the final coffin nail for the Austin brand; sales were abysmal, and it quickly developed a toxic reputation.
AustinMorris Marina coupe 1973 Den står i rigtig fin og orig...
Timeline Driving Specifications Model Timeline February 1968 Newly-formed British Leyland decided to build a Cortina rival The newly formed British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) decided to plug a yawning chasm in its Austin-Morris range in order to counter dwindling production volumes.
Remembering the Morris Marina Influx
The North American version of the Morris Marina launched in 1972 as the Austin Marina. Impact-absorbing bumpers arrived in 1974, before the model was withdrawn from the US in 1975, leaving Canada.
AustinMorris Marina Billeder af biler Uploaded af Sune H
The newly-formed British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) decided to plug a yawning chasm in its Austin-Morris range in order to counter dwindling production volumes.
Remembering the Morris Marina Influx
* 1971-1978 Morris Marina 1.8 * 1964-1975 Morris 1800 * 1975-1978 Austin/Morris Princess 1.8 * 1964-1967 TVR Grantura 2.5 litre engines There was a 2433 cc six cylinder unit that was used in some Australian models such as the Austin Freeway.
AustinMorris Marina Billeder af biler Uploaded af Sune H
The featured car is a 1973 1.8TC Coupe-pretty much at the top of the Marina tree, and powered by the 1.8 litre twin-carburettor B series engine, direct from the MGB, with virtually the same exhaust note. The green saloon in the second and third pictures from the top is a 1972 1.3 deluxe, a much more basic expression of the Marina range.
Morris Marina Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki The classic vehicle and machinery wiki
The Austin Morris story: Enter Cowley's Cortina The ADO28 was announced to the world on 27 April 1971 as the Morris Marina. It had been a long time coming, despite it being rushed into production - a reflection of the situation BLMC found itself in during the early months of 1971.
Morris Marina Van A rare Austin Morris badged van, KWN794P… Flickr
The car known in the UK as the Morris Marina was sold as the Austin Marina in a number of overseas markets, including the US, Canada and - for a short time - South Africa. Here's some of what we know about the Austin Marina, thanks to the continuing investigations of celebrated BL historian, Chris Cowin. Austin Marina in Canada
Austin Morris Marina 1,3 1973 Lige indkøbt køre perfekt eft...
Austin and Morris vehicles were assembled at the facility and subsequently it was to be the design and manufacturing centre for BMC Australia. [7] During a period of significant postwar reconstruction, migrant assimilation and technical innovation, the factory employed a peak of 7,000 people from 35 nations.
1972 Austin Morris Marina 7cwt Van UK Barn Finds
The Morris Marina is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive small family car that was manufactured by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1971 until 1980. It served to replace the Morris Minor in the Morris product line, which had first been built in 1948.
AustinMorris marina 1978
What we have here is perhaps one of the most desirable Morris Marina models, namely a 1975 Morris Marina TC Coupe. Think of it as a Marina GTi, what with the big 1,798cc inline-four engine and twin carbs. It packed, when new, an impressive 95bhp (12bhp over the single carb models) and could crack 100mph. It was an impressive car.
Morris Marina Wikipedia
The notion of Morris being conservative and Austin being adventurous was put on the back burner, and development on the Cortina Mk IV-sized ADO77, Marina's replacement, was scuttled. The stopgap was forced to limp through. An all-new 1.7-liter OHC four in 1979 proved fruitless. Yet it was a constant top ten-selling machine throughout the '70s.