The Morris Minor was a lightweight, rear-wheel drive, economy car.
It debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, in Sep-1948.
It was designed under the leadership of Sir Alec Issigonis.
Between 1948 and 1971, >1.3 million units were produced, mainly in Cowley, Oxfordshire, UK, and exported around the world.
It was initially available (1948) as a 2-door saloon and tourer (convertible).
In 1950 the range was expanded to include a 4-door saloon.
In 1952 a wood-framed estate (the Traveller), panel-van, and pick-up truck variants were added.
The design concept was to combine the luxury and convenience of a good motor car at a price affordable by the working classes.
The Minor was a roomy vehicle with superior cornering and handling characteristics.
Internal politics inside BMC, the parent of Morris, may have led to the limited North American sales.
Production continued in Birmingham, Englan,d until 1971 (for the commercial variants and estate only).
The last Morris Minor (commercial) was assembled at Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand in 1974.
Reference: Wikipedia.