Description
About the Author
Ray Newell is a long standing classic car enthusiast with a particular interest in Morris cars. His first car was a 1964 Morris Minor purchased for GBP117.50 in 1974. Since then he has owned most variants of the Morris Minor including Series ll commercials, a 1949 Series MM Tourer and a number of Traveller models. He has been involved with the Morris Minor Owners Club since 1981, and is one of the longest serving Club Secretaries, having been appointed in 1983. In 2013 he helped establish the Morris Vehicles Association in an effort to help Morris and associated car clubs work collaboratively to provide mutual support and remain sustainable in the future. He has written extensively about classic commercial vehicles and the Morris Minor in particular. His most recent book, Morris Cars: A Pictorial History covers the period 1948-1984.
Reviews
both a great read and a handy reference tool ... will appeal to all lovers of classic family motors as well as to Morris fans - Classics Monthly --- All-in-all, an easy reference book for all things Morris, well done Ray on a great compact volume, a must for any Morris enthusiast! - Heritage Commercials --- an exhaustive, well-illustrated full history of Morris in the postwar years ... highly impressive - Classic Cars --- For the level of information, this reference work represents great value. - Classic & Sports Car --- a good guide for those interested in Morris Cars either experienced or enthusiast. - Dorset Austin 7 Club Magazine --- A good read, a good source of information, and recommended. - Classic & Vintage Commercials --- This book is detailed enough to satisfy the interest of general readers and newcomers to the area of interest and will also encourage inspired fans to look out specialist titles on specific models. - Best of British --- Snapshots of an historical and pictorial nature for every Morris car and Commercial are well researched and presented in the book - Fleet Car Magazine --- Interesting stuff. This volume certainly deserves a place on any Morris enthusiast's shelves. - New Zealand Classic Car --- if you really do not know your Isis from your Ital this helpful little compendium is there to steer you in the right direction ... The small but beautifully marked 210mm x 148mm soft bound production means that it will fit into the least commodious of glove boxes so that if you ever come across a particularly rare or unusual Morris you've got Ray Newell on hand to put you wise. - Big End/All Torque --- It really is a handy guide book on a great British marque. - tkc (Totalkitcar)
Book Information
ISBN 9781787110557
Author Ray Newell
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles