Morris J Type Makes a Come Back

[Panky]

If the trend continues we might get a Commer version

Morris is making a comeback with an electric homage to the J-Type van

The name Morris Commercial hasn’t been seen on a vehicle since 1968, when its parent company British Motor Holdings formed with Leyland Motors to create the ill-fated British Leyland.Now though, a Brit group of investors has secured the rights to the Morris Commercial brand name and is set to...

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Morris Commercial | New Morris JE

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[admin]

WANT!

 

[Panky]

Full carbon fibre body - not going to be cheap but the profile in the sneak peeks looks nice.

 

[Gladys Crew]

Thats on my Christmas list

 

[renaultvation]

Our baker used to drive a J type! Although barely a silhouette, I can see the resemblance.

 

[bazzateer]

Sounds interesting but will it be commercially viable?

 

[Panky]

Probably as a high end promotional vehicle, I don't think you will see many delivering milk or newspapers.

 

[renaultvation]

Probably as a high end promotional vehicle, I don't think you will see many delivering milk or newspapers.

or bread.

 

[S0updragon]

That would be sooo cool. A little van without half of it being bonnet. I have a Suzuki Carry and it’s a perfect size for my little business. And it wouldn’t rust so much lol

 

[Panky]

It's actually real

Morris Commercial returns with electric Morris JE van - pics | Auto Express

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[renaultvation]

That looks rather nice and should handle well looking at the position of the wheels. However, I think it could be improved by adjusting the top line of the windscreen, raising the centreline. I suppose sliding doors are out if the question with that hinged door behind.

 

[S0updragon]

And it’s £60k

 

[dodgeram]

Shame there's no gas guzzlin' V8 option though...