Welcome
to the International Alliance of Morris Owners website
The Alliance of
Morris Owners (IAMO) was formed to provide a focal point
for anyone interested in Morris Motors. The interest can
be in one of their products, the history of the factory
or the people who worked there.
Although most of
the members are likely to be owners of their cars IAMO
is limited only by the interests of its members as there
are no cut off points in terms of age or product. The
IAMO should therefore be of interest to owners of cars
of any age from 1913 to 1983, commercial vehicles, industrial
and marine engines, and even aeroplanes that were manufactured
at Cowley during World War II.
The communications
will be mainly web based so that IAMO will be truly international
an freely available to anyone. Membership is free in every
sense although members are expected to contribute by participating
in the Alliance's activities.
What
we are not
IAMO is not a club
but as its name suggests an alliance of individuals, groups,
clubs, suppliers and museums brought together with a common
aim - their interest in all things Morris.
The structure of
IAMO is unlike a club in that it does not have a management
structure or even a committee. The alliance is run entirely
by the members for the members.
There is no restriction
on membership and all of the facilities will be available
to anyone whether they are members or not.
Although dedicated
to Morris we will not exclude other manufacturers and
we will welcome other fellow enthusiasts whatever their
marque.
What are our aims?
The primary aim
of the International Alliance of Morris Owners is to preserve
the history of Morris Motors by encouraging the appreciation
of both its products and its history.
We believe that
the best way of doing this is to encourage the public
display of its products together with an appreciation
of their history.
How
do we do this?
Creating a repository
for knowledge that's available to everyone
Providing practical
help and support to owners on maintenance
Encourage participation
in events and shows
Organisation of
gatherings, events and shows
Ultimately by become
the focal point of a recognised centre of excellence
What
are we going to do?
Provide a comprehensive web based encyclopaedia
produced by members
Provide dedicated websites to members
at low cost
Run events under IAMO sponsorship
The inaugural event will be held in
March at Brooklands Museum as part of the gathering of Morris
(and Austin) cars.
Just turn up on the day and pay the normal entry charge to
the museum. Click here
for details of the museum
