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Morris FE
The Morris FE was a "5-ton"/"7-ton" truck produced by "Morris Commercial", part of the British Morris Motors, Morris Motor Company, between 1955 and 1959. It closely resembled its predecessor, the Morris FV and this, apart from its Cab over, forward control configuration, had been in many respects a pre-war design. The Morris FE featured a more modern front grill than the earlier vehicle, however. As the merger between Morris Motors, Morris and the Austin Motor Company worked through British Motor Corporation, in the merged company, the Morris replaced not merely the Morris FV but also the slightly larger Austin Loadstar. In addition to the "5-ton" version, a "7-ton" version was now offered. As before Pickup truck, Panel van and Tractor unit versions were offered. Customers could also buy the FV in Chassis, bare chassis form and obtain specialist bodywork from an appropriate supplier. From 1956, the "Morris Commercial" brand ceased to be used. FEs not badged as Austins were now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Motor Corporation
The British Motor Corporation Limited (BMC) was a United Kingdom, UK-based vehicle manufacturer formed in early 1952 to give effect to an agreed merger of the Morris Motors, Morris and Austin Motor Company, Austin businesses.Morris-Austin Merger Company Named. ''The Times'', Friday, 29 February 1952; pg. 9; Issue 52248 BMC acquired the shares in Morris Motors and the Austin Motor Company. Morris Motors, the holding company of the productive businesses of the Nuffield Organization, owned MG Cars, MG, Riley Motor, Riley, and Wolseley Motors, Wolseley. The agreed exchange of shares in Morris or Austin for shares in the new holding company, BMC, became effective in mid-April 1952. In September 1965, BMC took control of its major supplier of bodies, Pressed Steel Company, Pressed Steel, acquiring Jaguar Cars, Jaguar's body supplier in the process. In September 1966, BMC merged with Jaguar Cars. In December 1966, BMC changed its name to British Motor Holdings, British Motor Holdings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
