The 1929 Morris Oxford 6 was introduced as part of Morris’s effort to modernise its lineup and compete with other manufacturers offering six-cylinder engines for smoother performance and improved refinement. It sat above the four-cylinder Morris Oxford in the range.

Engine and Mechanical Details:

• Type: 6-cylinder in-line side-valve engine
• Capacity: 1938 cc (approx.)
• Power output: Around 45 horsepower
• Transmission: 3-speed manual gearbox
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Brakes: Mechanical, on all four wheels (via cable system)
• Suspension: Semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear

Design and Features:
The Oxford 6 was conventional in layout for its time, featuring a sturdy steel ladder frame chassis, front-mounted engine, and solid axles. It offered more refinement and power than the four-cylinder Oxford models and was aimed at the middle-class family or professional buyer.

Styling followed the Morris tradition of conservative, upright lines, with a tall radiator grille, separate headlamps, and wire-spoked wheels. The interior was upholstered in leather and wood trim was commonly used.

Market Position:
The Oxford 6 filled the gap between the smaller Oxford 4 and the larger Morris Isis models. It was marketed as a comfortable, reliable touring car suitable for longer-distance motoring.

Legacy:
The Oxford 6 helped strengthen Morris’s reputation for offering dependable, well-engineered cars at reasonable prices. It also set the stage for later six-cylinder models in the Morris range during the 1930s.

Production continued until the early 1930s, after which it was succeeded by improved models as Morris continued to evolve its six-cylinder offerings.