Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:
Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time
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◊ 2020-03-31 18:23 |
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◊ 2020-03-31 19:34 |
201 JUO ✗ Untaxed Tax due: 1 July 2015 Vehicle make: MORRIS Date of first registration: September 1961 Year of manufacture: 1961 Cylinder capacity: 1493 cc Fuel type: PETROL Export marker: No Vehicle status: Untaxed Vehicle colour: CREAM Date of last V5C (logbook) issued: 19 September 2012 I suppose mechanics/suspension is from a Morris Minor ? Did they have model names ? |
◊ 2020-03-31 19:37 |
They did, yes. I've found that the other one we have listed is called a Model A. -- Last edit: 2020-03-31 19:37:23 |
◊ 2020-03-31 19:46 |
Were they all called Model A? This one seems to have a different radiator cowl than that other listed Albany. Or was this one customised by the owner? |
◊ 2020-03-31 19:50 |
I've not found any other model names. Here's a '72 Model A: Link to "www.autopaedia.com" |
◊ 2020-03-31 20:02 |
While the torsion bar ifs looks distinctly Morris, a 1493cc engine doesn’t. |
◊ 2020-03-31 20:11 |
There were other versions (commercials, four seaters) but I can't find definitive model names. The company was then later renamed or taken over and became Homark: /vehicles_make-Homark_model-Criterion.html plus this possible sample: /vehicle.php?id=1219595 -- Last edit: 2020-03-31 20:14:49 |
◊ 2020-03-31 20:13 |
Information online suggests they started off with Morris bits then later received a more powerful Triumph Spitfire engine. My feeling is that 201JUO was THE original Albany, maybe built as a prototype from a 1961 Minor and maybe then subsequently upgraded with the bigger engine by the company for development purposes. |
◊ 2020-03-31 20:39 |
Seems reasonable, maybe they used a single carb version from the 1500, I can’t see why you would want too much power in that thing. Was the Triumph engine lighter than a B Series 1500cc unit? Can’t have been heavier, surely? -- Last edit: 2020-03-31 20:43:10 |
◊ 2020-03-31 21:32 |
Looks like a really good neoclassic, it actually looks like it's from the 1910s as opposed to something like a Siva Edwardian. -- Last edit: 2020-03-31 21:32:44 |
◊ 2020-03-31 21:56 |
No, neoclassic never looks good |
◊ 2020-03-31 22:01 |
But it's authentic! That's the word I was looking for. |
◊ 2020-03-31 22:31 |
No. Nothing "neo" is ever authentic. Only original is authentic. |
◊ 2020-04-01 00:31 |
For once, I am on Gamer’s side in this discussion. The wheels are almost large enough and skinny enough, although not quite. A fair effort has been made to disguise the torsion bar ifs with “dummy” dumb irons, and the general proportions applicable to a piece of vintage(ish) design are present. I quite like the design of the radiator and its surround, so..... 7.5 out of 10. |
◊ 2020-04-01 00:34 |
P.S. I really like the cheeky design of the radius rods being attached at the front of each dumb iron, clever. Pity it’s got front brakes. |
◊ 2020-04-01 00:37 |
P.P.S. I think the designer had this in mind: - /v087035.html |