Category:Morris Isis (1929)

For Export Only
The Morris Isis Six "has been designed for work in the Dominions, Colonies and Protectorates" . . . "the factory's output . . . is entirely for export." Great attention has been given to providing "a low appearance without sacrifice of ground clearance." "The all-metal 5-seater saloon body is stated to be practically indestructible and climate-proof." There are four-wheel hydraulically operated brakes.

Engine: 6-cylinder, overhead valve, 3-litres 50bhp.

Wheelbase 9ft 4in, track 4ft 8in. (New British Car For Oversea. The Times, Thursday, Jul 11, 1929; pg. 10; Issue 45252.)

Home market model available from 31 August 1929 replacing former Morris 16/40 and 17.7hp models

Engine: 69 x 110mm = 2468cc, 6-cylinders, overhead valve and overhead camshaft, RAC rating 17.7hp, 54bhp @3,200rpm

Wheelbase 9ft 6in, track 4ft 8in. (Morris Cars For 1930. The Times, Saturday, Aug 31, 1929; pg. 7; Issue 45296

This home market model has automatic radiator shutters, all switches in the centre of the steering wheel, and less camber in the rear springs which brings the car closer to the ground. The back axle ratio is 4.8:1 as against the export model's 5.33:1 (Morris Isis Six, Cars Of To-Day. The Times, Tuesday, Sep 03, 1929; pg. 17; Issue 45298) (The Motor Show. The Times, Tuesday, Oct 22, 1929; pg. 22; Issue 45340)

Upgrades
Available from 30 August 1930: now fitted with fume-consumer and air cleaner engine head, body made "still more attractive and comfortable", window louvres are now fitted and the back seat has a disappearing armrest. (Morris. The Times, Saturday, Aug 30, 1930; pg. 15; Issue 45605)

From October 1931. New frame. Eddy-free front. Saloon is coachbuilt (not all metal). Twin-top gearbox. Wheelbase lengthened by 6 inches to ten feet. New Coupé model announced. (The Olympia Show. The Times, Thursday, Oct 22, 1931; pg. 18; Issue 45960) (Cars Of To-Day. The Times, Tuesday, Jan 12, 1932; pg. 6; Issue 46028)

New saloon body From September 1932 a new saloon body with easier entry and exit. (Cars Of 1933. The Times, Thursday, Sep 01, 1932; pg. 7; Issue 46227)

28 August 1933. Automatic clutch and freewheel, syncromesh, improved interior finish, concealed ashtrays, twin rear and reversing lights, Biflex headlamps and a foglamp. (Cars Of 1934. The Times, Monday, Aug 28, 1933; pg. 6; Issue 46534)

Replacement
October 1935. The Isis name is dropped and the replacement car is the Morris Eighteen series II, one of the four Morris Big Six cars (16, 18, 21, 25) (The Motor Show. The Times, Tuesday, Oct 22, 1935; pg. 9; Issue 47201)