Morgan 4/4, 1980
Morgan 4/4
Morgan 4/4•
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Chassis No.: B4664
Engine No.: 9L27-A3068
Registration: AFR 644V
Offered without reserve
With its 1950 Plus 4, Morgan moved upmarket in size, weight, power and price. The British manufacturer realised it might lose some potential customers but was happy to live with the situation for a while. By mid-decade though, the Plus 4 had become more potent and Morgan felt it should, again, field a lower-power car. This explains the revival of the Morgan 4/4 though it was completely different from the car that carried that title during 1935-1950. In fact, the new 4/4 was closely related to the Plus 4. The main difference was engines, purchased from Ford instead of Triumph. The re-born 4/4 began production in 1956 and ran all the way through until 2018.
Like other Morgans, it always had the same chassis design, body construction and styling, a kind of technological time warp that customers keep coming back for. Morgan built old-fashioned cars the old-fashioned way and vehicles of that nature just won't be hurried.
This handsome 1600cc 4/4 was first registered on 1st May 1980 and is presented with cream coachwork which has recently been repainted and a contrasting black hood and trim. This example is offered with V5C registration document and an invoice for the recent repaint and five tyres. We are informed the underside has recently been treated to preserve it for future years. The four seat configuration of these Morgans makes this a very practical example with the additional wet weather gear perfect for those summer drives to members club meets or touring the great British countryside. Consigned by Mathew Priddy
Guide Price £8,000-£15,000
