Morris fastback
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Morris fastback
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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Re: Morris fastback
For my tuppence worth... I don't like it.
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Re: Morris fastback
No.thank you...
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Re: Morris fastback
Its a bit like a Frankenstein's monster IMO..........
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Re: Morris fastback
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.
Variety being the spice and so on, given infinite resources and a coachbuilder I'd definitely try it.
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Re: Morris fastback
I'd have a try. Just a little bit more slope - think Sunbeam Rapier Coupé - and it would look better imho.
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Re: Morris fastback
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.
The best thing I liked about my recently-departed Jowett Javelin was the shape, and I see similarities.
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Re: Morris fastback
Back end has a slight resemblance to a Citroen DS. I like it
Re: Morris fastback
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.
One thing is clear: it does split opinion.
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Re: Morris fastback
Seen worse looking cars
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Re: Morris fastback
It reminds me of an old saab.
But its a "nearly not quite there design" to my eyes.
But its a "nearly not quite there design" to my eyes.
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Re: Morris fastback
Agreed. The boot lid area is too angular. Minors should be rounded. Interesting idea, though.moggiethouable wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:57 am
But its a "nearly not quite there design" to my eyes.
Re: Morris fastback
How about this Austin then! Nicely rounded I think.........
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Re: Morris fastback
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..... Best wishes,
Mike.
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..... Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: Morris fastback
I wonder if it was the fact that the words 'Morris Minor' followed by 'Fast' made them pass on the idea....