Mark 2 1975 - 1978
The Marina had had five years reasonable success in the sales lists, staying in or near the top ten cars sold in the UK since it's inception. The Motoring Press had done their best to run the cars down in the eyes of the public and British Leyland itself had managed to collapse to the point that the Government had to step in and nationalise in 1975, but despite all of this still the cars sold well, making a profit for the company. By the mid-70's though, other manufacturers had raised the game and with the cancellation of its intended replacement car, the Marina needed updating in both the interior logistics and mechanically. So, in October 1975 the Mark 2 Marina was put into production with many revisions to the original design, some good, some bad.
		Morris Marina Mk2 1.3 SDL saloon
Chronology October 1975 Marina Mark 2 introduced with new injection-moulded fascia based on the pre-Farina Morris Oxford, improved face-level ventilation, improved interior trim, new door lock system, new-style (Allegro based) reclining seats on all models, revised bumpers and grille, improved suspension with anti-roll bars front and rear and better steering rack location. Disc brakes as standard on 1.3s. TC coupe and saloon replaced by 2-door GT and 4-door HL with even higher spec but still the twin-carb 'B' series engine. The range of cars comprised of: 1.3 Deluxe, Super, saloon and coupe 1.3 LE Coupe 1.3 Deluxe estate 1.8 Deluxe, Super, Special saloon and coupe 1.8 Super estate 1.8 GT coupe 1.8HL saloon April 1978 Marina LE coupe introduced with Sundym glass, Webasto sunroof, vinyl roof trim, special interior trim, opening quarterlights front and rear, 'Oyster' metallic paint and special exterior decals. Only 2050 were produced with the 1.3 'A' series engine. Production figures 1976: 33,403 (Change from Mk1 to Mk2) 1977: 111,636 1978: 85,263 (Change from Mk2 to Mk3)		Marina Mk2 LE Coupe at Gaydon for the 30th Birthday Party, 2001