Ray Newell is a long standing classic car enthusiast with a particular interest in Morris cars. His first car was a 1964 Morris Minor purchased for £117.50 in 1974. Since then he has owned most variants of the Morris Minor including Series ll commercials, a 1949 Series MM Tourer and a number of Traveller models. He has been involved with the Morris Minor Owners Club since 1981, and is one of the longest serving Club Secretaries, having been appointed in 1983. In 2013 he helped establish the Morris Vehicles Association in an effort to help Morris and associated car clubs work collaboratively to provide mutual support and remain sustainable in the future. He has written extensively about classic commercial vehicles and the Morris Minor in particular. His most recent book, Morris Cars: A Pictorial History covers the period 1948-1984.