Solved - NEH 1782: Morris Traveller Special with 5555cc V8 engine - 1952

[Carnut]

What is this, when was it built and what can you tell me about its motive power - for 1 point:


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[Carnut]

Experts?

[Tackitt]

I would call it a Morris but that grill is something else.

[Carnut]

I would call it a Morris but that grill is something else.

You're right - a Morris base it is.

[D-type]

Powered by a Perkins diesel perchance?

[Carnut]

Powered by a Perkins diesel perchance?

No!

[Tackitt]

steam?

[Tackitt]

I found the car but I haven't found any information on it yet.

[Carnut]

steam?

It's not steam-powered!

I found the car but I haven't found any information on it yet.

OK, there isn't a lot of info available - just give me what you have.

[Delorean]

If not a diesel, maybe someone build a bigger engine in it (hence the bigger nosesection)?

[RayTheRat]

Is this locked?  Now that my DSL line has been resurrected, I can start making wild guesses.   

[Carnut]

If not a diesel, maybe someone build a bigger engine in it (hence the bigger nosesection)?

Yes, a bigger engine than standard.

Is this locked?  Now that my DSL line has been resurrected, I can start making wild guesses.   

No, I didn't lock it.
Anyone can give me what they have.

[RayTheRat]

Ford V8? (flathead)

[Carnut]

Ford V8? (flathead)

I don't know what make the engine is; just its size and configuration.
It most likely is Ford but I can't be certain.

[RayTheRat]

V8-60?

[Tackitt]

One site says that it is a 1952 Morris Special Estate Wagon.  But no mention of the motor.

[Tackitt]

I have been plowing through the various Morris club websites hoping to pick up a clue.

[Carnut]

V8-60?

V8 is right.
Give me the cc (or cu in if you insist!) and the point is yours?

[RayTheRat]

2229 cc (136 cubic inches.)

[Carnut]

2229 cc (136 cubic inches.)

Not according to my info!
It's not a flathead as far as I know.

[RayTheRat]

Ok, how about a Buick (Rover, et al) 215 cubic inch (3.5L) V8?

[Delorean]

Let's go nuts: a Corvette 5.7 Litre V8? 

[Carnut]

Ok, how about a Buick (Rover, et al) 215 cubic inch (3.5L) V8?

No - much bigger.

Let's go nuts: a Corvette 5.7 Litre V8? 

Very close, but as I said before I don't know what engine it is - just the capacity, which I need exactly in cc!

[Delorean]

5500cc?

[Carnut]

5500cc?

Even closer!