Morgan Plus 4 Roadster, 1967
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Chassis No.: 6463
Engine No.: CT75492
£23,000 GBP | Sold
- Imported from the USA
- NOVA document available
- Seats recently re-trimmed
- Desirable left-hand drive
Introduced in 1950, the Standard Vanguard-engined Plus 4 represented a major step forward in the evolution of the Morgan sports car. Although the traditional chassis layout was retained - what else would one expect from Morgan? - the frame underwent extensive alteration, gaining in both wheelbase and track dimensions while being considerably strengthened. The centrally mounted Moss gearbox was carried over from the 4/4. A few years later - in 1953 - Morgan began the process of updating the car's appearance, which culminated in the arrival of the quintessential Morgan look in 1954.
One unfortunate consequence of the 2,088cc Vanguard engine's adoption was the fact that it placed the Plus 4 in the over-2-litre class for racing purposes, forcing it to compete against rivals of much larger capacity. As a result, the 1,991cc Triumph TR engine was made available from 1953, this more-powerful option being preferred by most customers. In 1956 the revised TR3 power unit began to be phased in, offering 100bhp and making the Plus 4 'the cheapest 100mph car made in Britain' according to
The Motor
magazine. Around 1961, Plus 4s began to leave the Malvern factory fitted with the 2,138cc TR4 engine and from 1965 with the 104bhp TR4A unit, the latter cars representing the Triumph-engined Morgan in its ultimate form.
This left-hand drive Plus 4 has been imported from the USA and comes with the all-important NOVA document. The vendor advises us that it is a matching-numbers car that has spent most of its life in the dry climate of Arizona. The odometer reading is 58,487 miles, which the vendor believes may be genuine judging from the car's condition.
At present the car runs well, but having been laid up for two years requires brake and clutch work and a thorough inspection of the electrics as it has some issues with the indicators, though we are advised these faults are relatively easy to fix on these cars. The Morgan comes complete with a soft-top, which is worn and may need replacing; it also has side windows in good condition. The seats have just been rebuilt and trimmed in black leather. This Morgan is far from being a 'barn find', and with a little 'TLC' could be a great weekend driver.
Cost
112,694 AED
