David Wilkins on Nostr: In 1951, Austin announced its rival for the Morris Minor, the A30. But the rivals ...

In 1951, Austin announced its rival for the Morris Minor, the A30. But the rivals immediately became stablemates when Austin and Morris merged to become the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1952. This gave Morris access to the A30’s superior A-Series OHV engine, which was fitted to the Series II Minor straight away. It took an Austin engine to make the most famous Morris complete. Pics taken at The Great British Car Journey, Derbys. (1/3)

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