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A 5000 mile charity adventure
The Morris J-type has long been used as a reliable servant for a wide range of businesses. From large multinational organisations to small independent traders, the versatile Morris van has served...
Uncle Ron’s Dry Cleaning Business
I have lots of memoris of the great little Morris Vans. I grew up in the 1950's in Cairns in far north Queensland. There were plenty of Morris Commercial vehicles running around the town at the...
Early 60’s business vehicle (By Jeff Rowntree)
I am now nearly at the age for collecting a pension but I still have very fond memories of my Dad's J-type that he ran for Mom & Dad's bakery business, back in the early '60s. A standard bodied...
A Really Fun Van To Own (By John Goldrick)
We bought our J-van, Horace the Morris, for £295 in April 1982 from Bronsil Strawberry Farm, Eastnor, giving Roger Middleton, the farmer, a useful profit on the £37/10/- he paid and we've enjoyed it...
Happy Times (By Russell Glen)
As a child at Primary school, I was always proud to see my Grandfather James, driving the Meals on Wheels van around Wandsworth, he was retired and did this to put something back into the community....
Mick Jagger’s £100,000 Bid For A J-Type Ice Cream Van
Ten years ago, rock legend Sir Mick Jagger, fell in love with the Morris J-type whilst strolling through a central London park.The Rolling Stones star was walking through Wandsworth Common with his...
Postal J-Type Memories (By Don Foster)
My driver training began in November 1963, at which time I was a postman at the Battersea District Post Office on Lavender Hill, London, SW11. Relaxed driver training Along with other aspiring...
Across Africa in a Vest! (By Richard Maclaurin)
UK to ZimbabweIn 1983 Sue and I, with our two daughters of six and eight, were finding the UK a bit cramped and Africa’s wildlife beckoned. We cashed in the house and our Morris 1000, bought a tent...