The Series II Major and Lancer, coded DO1115, were released in July 1959. The Series I had sold reasonably well and was profitable to build due to shared components, but BMC Australia quickly invested in the thoroughly re-engineered Series II, which was 9 inches longer with an extended wheelbase, tailfins and new front sheet metal. Series II styling seems to have been inspired by American ideas and gave the cars a more handsome appearance.
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Source Wikipedia: Morris MajorLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMC Australia between 1958 and 1964
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WikipediaSeries II (1959 to 1962)
The Morris Major and Austin Lancer Series II models, designated DO1115, were released in July 1959.
Year: Series II (1959 to 1962)
The Morris Major and Austin Lancer Series II models, designated DO1115, were released in July 1959.
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produced by BMC Australia between 1958 and 1964
Series II (1959 to 1962), passage 2
extended wheelbase, tailfins and new front sheet
Body style, sedan: Series II (1959 to 1962)
extended wheelbase, tailfins and new front sheet
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