Morris named his first car for his home city, and its output turned that city into an industrial one.
Median 40 hp across 13 similar cars
Lead trim: Oxford Bullnose 1.0 side-valve four (1018 cc)
Morris Oxford Bullnose1913–1919
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FactMorris named his first car for his home city, and its output turned that city into an industrial one.
William Morris's first car was called Oxford in recognition of its home city: announced in The Autocar in October 1912, with production beginning in March 1913 (standard 495, de luxe 980, total 1,475 through 1919). Virtually all components were bought-in and assembled by Morris; it was a small car with a 1018 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine with fixed cylinder head from White & Poppe, and got its popular name "Bullnose" from its distinctive round-topped radiator. Most bodies were two-seat open tourers, with a van version too, and the de luxe (first displayed at the Olympia Motor Show opening 7 November 1913) had a longer 90 in wheelbase and 45 in track with a redesigned front axle and steering to reduce "bump-steer". The manufacture of Morris's Oxford cars would turn Oxford into an industrial city.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Bullnose 1.0 side-valve four (1018 cc) | 1913–1919 | 1.0 L Inline-4 | 16.4 hp | 35.7 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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Morris named his first car for his home city, and its output turned that city into an industrial one.
Rivals
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