1951

Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, a small saloon had been designed to replace the old Morris Eight. Originally scheduled to appear in 1941, it was finally launched in 1947. The all-welded chassis constructed from box-section steel provided a very sturdy frame, something that had only really been seen in big pre-war saloons. The interior was considerably more luxurious than that of the Morris, with walnut dashboard and door trims, octagonal instruments, an adjustable steering column and plush upholstery. On the outside there was a longer bonnet with a traditional tall MG radiator grille, together with elegant swept wings and running boards. It looked different but it wasn’t much faster than a Morris as the heavy car could only just manage 70mph.