Morris Commercial J-type

As well as complete vehicles, the J-type was also supplied in chassis form to external body makers and it appeared, amongst other uses, as a pick-up, tipper truck, ice cream van and milk float.

The J type is fitted with a 1476 cc four-cylinder side-valve engine based on the one used in the contemporary Morris Oxford MO car.

The van was updated to the JB in 1957 when an overhead valve, 1489 cc BMC B-Series engine was fitted along with a four-speed gearbox.

A famous Morris Commercial in terms of media exposure is the Reactine van advertising the allergy medication on television and at promotional events.

There was at least one circa 1960 Australian J-type with a custom-made brass body designed to operate in a salty environment for an owner with an oyster lease on the George's River in Sydney.