Our TT Scale Austin 101 pickup is 3D printed in resin and finished in green, representing an unusual working vehicle of the 1950s and 60s for your layout!
The Austin 101 was introduced in 1957. It was essentially the Austin equivalent of the Morris J-type, as both brands were part of the British Motor Corporation (BMC). The Austin 101 shared the same chassis, body shape, and engine as the Morris J-type, with the only significant difference being the badging and branding. By the time the Austin 101 was launched, the J-type’s design was already somewhat outdated compared to newer commercial vehicles on the market, but it still found its niche among small businesses looking for a reliable workhorse. Both the Morris J-type and Austin 101 became part of British motoring history, symbolising the post-war boom in urban trade and transport.
The Morris J-type van was a small, lightweight commercial vehicle introduced by the British carmaker Morris Motors in 1949. Its distinctive rounded design, with a forward-control layout where the driver sat above the engine, maximized interior space in a compact footprint. With a 10-horsepower, 1476cc engine, the J-type was designed for urban deliveries, especially suited to post-war Britain’s narrow streets and growing demand for efficient delivery vehicles. It could carry up to 10 cwt (about 500 kg), making it popular among tradespeople, delivery services, and even the Royal Mail, which adopted it extensively. The J-type’s styling and practicality made it an iconic part of Britain’s streetscape throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
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