240 Morris Eight (Series E) 4 door Saloon (1948) JYV 928 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Morris Eight Series E (1938-48) Engine 918cc S4 SV Production 114134 (54134 pre-war + 60000 post war) Registration Number JYV 928 (London Central) MORRIS ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623690377489/ The Morris Eight Series E was announced in October 1938, bringing a major restyle to the previously conventional looking Eight.. The range became available as 2 or 4 door Saloons, a two door Cabriolet, Tourer, Roadster Utility, Coupe Utility, and Panel Van. Its striking design features a "waterfall" dummy grille, headlights in the wings and devoid of running boards. The car was longer, wider and heavier but the wheelbase was actually 1-inch (25 mm) shorter at 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 m). There was now an "inbuilt luggage compartment with external access" with a space available of 'close on 5¼ cubic feet with the door closed'. There was also a parcels tray the full width of the dashboard. The "alligator" bonnet was now rear hinged making engine access poor. The engine was upgraded to the Morris USHM series, getting a new cylinder head, though still with side valves. The gearbox was now four-speed with syncromesh on second, third and top. The Lucas electrics remained at 6 volts, but now with automatic regulation of the dynamo. The car had a top speed of around 58mph. Production continued throughout the war years for military and essential civilian usage. Post-war general production restarted in 1945 but there were no more tourers made in the UK. In Australia, however, a flourishing body-building industry continued to provide tourer versions on imported chassis/mechanicals. An original 1939 prototype survives, having for many years been owned by Lord Nuffield. Diolch am 97,485,337 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,485,337 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-240