MORRIS SERIES II

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22172, 27 July 1935, Page 11 (Supplement)

MORRIS SERIES II

MANY MODERN REFINEMENTS A fine impression of the new Morris Series 2 model was gained in a road test this week. Not only has the car a graceful appearance, but it incorporates many refinements of real value and gives a highly satisfactory performance on roads of all types. It has been prophesied that the Series 2 will surpass even the popularity of the Morris Eight family saloon. It is expected also that like the Eight, the Series 2 will prove to have a very low service charge. No greater proof of the confidence of the buying public in Lord Nuffield's latest product can be provided than in the fact that alreadv a considerable number of the new models has been placed on order in Auckland. A shipment of the cars will arrive about the middle of next month. Besides a suggestion of length given by a particularly pleasing semi-stream-line shape, the new model looks broad and low, vet with ample head room. This is achieved by the lowness of the floor and frame, which, however, provide ample ground clearance. The windscreen is considerably sloped for two reasons —to provide the maximum vision and, in conjunction with the doors' forward edges, to give ample leg room for easy entry and exit. The seating position and the position of the spring-spoked steering wheel are all that could be desired. Seating at the rear also is most comfortable with shallow, sloping wells increasing the leg