Morris Commercial 6×4 of hunting - 1929

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Based on a Morris Commercial six-wheel D-type chassis , around June 1929. Gray and blue finish. It is equipped with 2 rear search lights. It is driven by a motor with 4 cylinders

The body is constructed of good quality ash, with metal panels and covered with premium leather. Seats are fitted for the driver and passengers, It is possible to host 2 people in the dickey (l’ covered space opening into the back of a car, where you can put your luggage). This entire vehicle is finished in a first class bus style and is perfectly suited for use on expeditions to difficult countries.. Boots are provided in the trunk.

It was originally built for the Nabob of Bhopal (governor of muslim india).
It was still presented in the Morris Commercial catalog afterwards..

Maximum speed was approaching 60 km/h, but it was normal considering the small power of Morris engines at the time.

There have also been hunting versions 4 wheels.

the basis of 1929 c’est Morris-Commercial Type D PN7695, 6×4 troop transport from 3 tonnes.

The same in classic version 4 doors, still 6×4.

And also military versions called TD.

And finally Dinky Toys models at 1/43 152b and 671 Morris Commercial Reconnaissance Car (1937-55)

Marc

Founder of mm2 France, oto6, then from Sixmania. The 6 wheels and more have always been a passion for me. It started in 1980 thanks to a certain Christian de Léotard, you know ?

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