Commercials	1974 - 1984
Right from the word go, the Marina range was designed to be built in many variations and two commercial vehicles came from this set of options. The van and pick-up shared a lot of interchangeable panels with the car range including the complete chassis design from the estate. They were launched in 1974 with either 1275cc or 1098cc engines in 10cwt and 7 cwt capacities. Mechanically the higher capacity vehicles shared components with of all things, the MGB whilst the lighter vans used modified Marina components. The vans were light years ahead of what they replaced (Minor and A40) and were very successful, apart from the fact the factory was on strike for several months in 1975 which makes 'M' registered vehicles very rare!
		Mk1 Marina Pick-Up
Chronology September 1972: Marina van introduced with two capacities, 7cwt with 1100cc and 1300cc 'A' series engine, 10cwt with the 1300 'A' series. 7cwt uses standard Marina axles and running gear, but 10cwt uses MGB-based axle and uprated front hubs with 4" PCD August 1973: Drum brakes on 7cwt vand uprated to improve braking. September 1974: Pick-up version of van introduced in 10cwt only, using 10cwt running gear. July 1980: Modifications made to inner wings and doors as ITAL production starts, but Marina shape continued. Vans re-designated Morris 440 and 575 and Pick-up 575. Mk3-style bumpers fitted front and rear and fog lamp fitted. June 1982: Van and Pick-up range revised in line with ITAL production with new facia, extra sound-proofing, ITAL-style front end lights, grille and bumpers. Now designated ITAL 440 and 575 September 1982: Further revisions with the move from Cowley to Longbridge with telescopic front dampers and trim changes. Final vans built 1983.		Mk1 Marina 10cwt Van ITAL Mk2 440 Van