Morris fastback

[philipkearney]

Whilst doing a bit of googling earlier on today looking for a particular image, I came across a sketch drawing online of a proposed Morris fastback. This design was sketched up BMC engineers in Australia and released in about 1960. The design doesn't seem to have progressed beyond this sketch. What a wasted opportunity, I think the shape is fantastic and would have been another string to the Minor's bow. I'm conscious that designs can usually split opinion. What do others think of it?

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[King Kenny]

For my tuppence worth... I don't like it.

[Sleeper]

No.thank you...

John ;-)

[les]

It was conceived in the 60s, so drugs may have been involved !!

[philthehill]

Looks like a Minor convertible fitted with an Ashley hard top.

[myoldjalopy]

Its a bit like a Frankenstein's monster IMO..........

[Monty-4]

Looks like it would have raised the top speed a little by being more aerodynamic!

Variety being the spice and so on, given infinite resources and a coachbuilder I'd definitely try it.

[unclealec]

I'd have a try. Just a little bit more slope - think Sunbeam Rapier Coupé - and it would look better imho.

[les]

I’d like to push it down a slope !!

[unclealec]

I can see that I am in a minority here!
The best thing I liked about my recently-departed Jowett Javelin was the shape, and I see similarities.

[panky]

Back end has a slight resemblance to a Citroen DS. I like it

[simmitc]

Looks like it ought to have a rear engine, just need a few slots in the boot lid to aid the air cooling

One thing is clear: it does split opinion.

[Classiccars]

Seen worse looking cars

[Bill_qaz]

Fugly

[philthehill]

The more I look at it the more I like it.

[moggiethouable]

It reminds me of an old saab.
But its a "nearly not quite there design" to my eyes.

[Edward1949]

But its a "nearly not quite there design" to my eyes.

Agreed. The boot lid area is too angular. Minors should be rounded. Interesting idea, though.

[taupe]

How about this Austin then! Nicely rounded I think.........

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Taupe

[jagnut66]

Like the Austin.
And I quite like the Minor concept too but then I understand that it is each to their own.
Triumph thought about a sloped (hatch) back Herald too but I believe in house rivalry (BMC) might have been partly behind that one never being more than a concept, albeit one that was built and survives.
Definitely a missed opportunity in my opinion.....

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Best wishes,
Mike.

[Pete Bags]

I wonder if it was the fact that the words 'Morris Minor' followed by 'Fast' made them pass on the idea....