1927 Morris Cowley tourer | Marston Trussell, Leicestershire

A 1927 Morris Cowley tourer, the open four-seat Morris that became a byword for practical, good-value motoring in the 1920s. It is liked for its upright body and straightforward mechanics. The rounded Bullnose radiator of earlier cars had given way to a flat one by 1926, so this is a Flatnose Cowley. This car is cream with a brown interior, a soft, warm pairing that sits well against brick, stone or greenery. The open cabin keeps everyone aboard in clear view, and the tall, narrow lines place it in the 1920s at a glance. Period advertising, film and TV and music video work gain a shape that needs no dressing to look of its time. Photography and editorial shoots get cream paintwork that makes a gentle backdrop, and events get a slow, atmospheric arrival in an open car. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. The car is based in Leicester, Leicestershire.