1926 Morris Commercial T-Type 1-Ton Drop-side Truck
Morris Motors made a strategic push into commercial vehicles during the early 1920s, culminating in the introduction of their T-Type one-ton truck in May 1924. This marked the company’s serious entry into the heavier commercial market after acquiring E.G. Wrigley Ltd’s former factory.
The T-Type featured a practical drop-side design and could be ordered with Morris’s own coachwork in various configurations or as a rolling chassis for custom bodywork by independent specialists. Early models displayed “Morris” cast into the radiator shell, while later versions carried the “Morris Commercial” designation.
Mechanically, the truck shared components with Morris passenger cars, utilizing the contemporary Oxford’s 13.9 hp four-cylinder side-valve engine. Initially equipped with rear-wheel brakes only, the T-Type received significant updates in 1931, including four-wheel brakes, coil ignition, and bumpers, when production moved to Birmingham.
The model evolved modestly during its production run, with the most notable change being a larger chromium-plated radiator shell in 1931 (designated T2). The T-Type had a payload capacity of one ton (2,240 lbs or about 1,016 kg). This practical commercial vehicle served various industries throughout Britain during the interwar period.
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