1948 Morris 8 Series E Saloon The Series E Morris 8 represented a major styling change for Morris’ most popular model.

Launched in October 1938, it clearly drew its styling cues from the streamlining that was so in fashion at the time, with the car looking somewhat like a small version of the Chrysler Airflow.

Gone were the separate headlights and pronounced radiator of the previous model; instead, the lights smoothly blended into the wings, while the grille was now a dummy ‘waterfall’ item, following the curved line of the front of the car.

On the side, the running boards had disappeared.

The engine was upgraded – still a side-valve ‘four’ of 918cc, but now with 29bhp, thanks largely to an improved cylinder head.

The gearbox gained a fourth speed, with synchromesh on second, third and fourth.

Unusually, the car remained in production throughout the war years for military and essential civilian purposes.

In production until its replacement by the Minor in 1948, the Series ...