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MORRIS OXFORD SIX 1930/1935

The Oxford went six cylinder after the 1929 season and the result was the well appointed 1930 model "LA" with a 14.9 h.p. engine and such innovations as Lockheed hydraulic brakes. Luvax shock absorbers, coil ignition and calostat operated radiator shutters. The familiar artillery wheels had been replaced by small hub five-stud wire wheels carrying 28 x 5.25 ( i.e. 5.25 x 18) Dunlop tyres. Also gone was the round badge and in it's place a winged version carrying the words "Morris Oxford". Twin bar bumpers were fitted.

Changes for the 1931 season were few but included the fitting of Magna wire wheels to the coupe and Sliding-head Saloon models as standard (on other models the Magna wheels were extra).On the Saloon a folding arm rest was added for the convenience of the rear passengers and all models had the new shoe-type accelerator pedal fitted.

More pronounced changes came with the 1932 season with the radiator design more rounded and with chromium plated radiator shutters and the horn built into the lamp bar between mudguards completely altering the front end appearance. A new "twin-top" 4 speed gearbox replaced the original 3 speed unit, head cushions were supplied fittings, and Morris designers had reversed the positions of clock and speedometer!

A larger engine of 15.9 hp was the main change in the 1933 model. Early models for the season had received the Wilcot trafficator indicators which were subsequently replaced with the semaphore type units.

The 1934 season came with the Oxford Six now available in left-hand or right-hand drive versions. To a new radiator design was added a fog lamp as standard equipment and a new design of single bar bumper. Internally, the front front seat was now a full width unit allowing the designers to fit a folding table at the rear. Also folding was the foot rest fitted for the rear passengers comfort. Arm rests were now fitted to both front and rear seats. A spare wheel cover was added. The 15.9 hp "QB" engine had a Bendix automatic clutch control and a free wheel.

Oxford Six 1930-35
Engine
	1930-32	1933-35	Twenty
Number of cylinders	6	6	6
Bore mm	63.5	65.5	73
Stroke mm	102	102	102
Capacity cc	1938	2062	2561
Valves	side	side	side
RAC hp rating	15.0	15.96	19.82
CR
BHP (graphs)
at rpm
Valve timing
inlet opens	ATDC	ATDC	ATDC
inlet closes	ABDC	ABDC	ABDC
exhaust opens	BBDC	BBDC	BBDC
exhaust closes	ATDC	ATDC	ATDC
Coolant	water	water	water
Carburation	SU	SU	SU

Dimensions
	1930-32	1933-35	Twenty
Wheelbase	9'6"	9'6"	9'6"
Track	4’8"	4’8"	4’8"
Length			13’11”
Width			5'10"
Weight
Front suspension	half elliptic	half elliptic	half elliptic
Rear suspension	half elliptic	half elliptic	half elliptic
Axle ratio	5.27	5.27	5.27
Tyre size	5.25 x 18	5.25 x 18	550 x 17

Performance
0 to 50 mph secs	36.2	23
standing quarter secs
Fuel consumption mpg	24	19
Maximum speed	59	66

Body styles
ggggggggggggggggg	Doors	1930	1931	1932	1933	1934	1935
4/5 seat tourer	4	X	X
Saloon	4	X	X	X	X	X	X
Fabric saloon	4	X	X
Coupe sliding head	2	X	X	X	X
Sports Coupe	2			X	X	X	X

Chassis numbers
	1930	1931	1932	1933	1934	1935
Start	LA101	LA15546	LA23747	MO16/28747	34/O32833	35/O35638
Finish	LA15545	LA23746	LA28746	MO16/32382	34/O35637	35/O39140
Total	15,444	8,200	3,999	3,635	2,804	3,502
1935 Oxford Twenty shared chassis number but with prefix 35/OT

Books and articles (available on the web)

Other sources
The Morris Owner	Issue	page
Decarbonisation on the Oxford-Six	4/30	164-6
Morris Programme for 1930	9/29	840-5
Morris Programme for 1931	9/30	847-51
Once over the Oxford	8/31	676-8
Morris Programme for 1932	9/31	787-92
On the youngest Morris Oxford	4/32	144-5, 148
Morris Programme for 1933	9/32	709-16
Impressions of 16hp Oxford	6/33	370-1, 401
Morris Programme for 1934	9/33	816-26
Morris Oxford Road Test	2/34	1314-16
Morris Programme for 1935	9/34	655-62
Morris Oxford Twenty	11/34	834-6
The Autocar
Morris Oxford Saloon, Road Test	11/10/29	701-2
New Morris Six	30/8/29	401-9
Morris Programme for 1931	5/9/30	445-8
Morris Programme for 1932	4/9/31	391-5
Oxford Six Saloon Road Test	9/2/32	48-9, 51
Morris Programme for 1932	1/9/31	199-206
Oxford Six Saloon Road Test	11/3/32	418-19
Morris Programme for 1933	2/9/32	411-14
Oxford 16hp Saloon Road Test	2/9/32	416-17
The Motor
Oxford Saloon Road Test	28/2/33	119-22
Morris Programme for 1933	6/9/32	214-20
Good Housekeeping
Morris Oxford Twenty, Road Test	1/35	92, 94

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1935 Oxford Twenty
OW 5948

I would be interested to hear from anybody who knows any of the past history of my own car (above) prior to 1989, and also any details from anybody who owns a similar model or knows of the existence of any others, including cars outside the Morris Register. Please email the editor with details such as registration number/chassis number/contact names/photo's etc.
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Terry Smithson
Orpington
Kent
UK

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