Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Rare ‘Four Seater Tourer’ model
- Very well kept car in stand-out yellow
- Restored by Melvin Rutter in 1980s including new chassis
- Very tidy and and original 4/4
- Fitted with 2L 4cyl engine
- Low reported mileage of under 76,000 miles
The Appeal
The 4/4 was Morgan’s first four wheeled, four cylinder car. The ‘Four Seater Tourer’ - strictly speaking the 4/4/4 - was introduced to add extra versatility with a nominal rear bench for two passengers.
The car’s simple, rugged mechanicals and iconic vintage styling kept the 4/4 in production, little changed, for over 80 years. This lovely bright yellow car sits bang in the middle of that lengthy run. It is a 1961 four seater that has remained in the same family from new.
The car is now for sale due to bereavement. Regrettably, there is little history to document its life. We do know that it was restored by specialist Melvin Rutter in 1985, work that included fitting a new chassis.
Despite the lack of details, the condition is obvious from the photos. This is a very tidy, seemingly very original, low mileage Morgan rarity that is fitted with a 2L 4cyl engine. Morgans like this do not come to market often - after 64 years, we wish it well with its second keeper.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 12th November 1961
- Single registered keeper from new according to DVLA
- DVLA records a 1,991cc engine
- Regrettably the maintenance history has been lost
- Restored by Melvin Rutter in 1985 including a new chassis
- For sale due to family bereavement
- Chassis number 4928 according to HPI/DVLA
- HPI clear
- MOT history shows last test expired October 2021 with no advisories
- 75,659 miles showing on last test and now showing 75,719 miles in photos
- Mileage in 2006 was 68,877 miles supporting impression of this being genuine
The Condition
- Very tidy car in good, unrestored condition with well kept bright yellow paintwork
- There are some light scuffs and marks to paintwork to note in photos but not unsightly
- Bodywork presents very well with no reports corrosion or other deterioration
- Buyers should check the photos carefully due to the originality of this car
- Chromework including bumpers and trim all in good, bright condition
- Fitted with front badge bar, chrome luggage rack and auxiliary driving lights
- Factory standard car with steel wheels sporting smart chrome hub caps
- Matching spare wheel to rear of car
- Chassis replaced by Melvin Rutter in 1985 and we understand it is well kept
- Black vinyl interior with 2+2 four seat layout in good general condition
- Cabin shows light aging but it is not unsightly or significant
- Car supplied with fitted rear tonneau as shown
- Original sprung factory black Bakelite wheel with centre boss missing
- Black carpets in fair and presentable condition as shown
- Lights appear to be in good condition with no reported damage
- Dashboard dials and veneer appear to be original and are well kept
- We have no reports of functional issues with electrics, dials or lighting
The Mechanics
- DVLA advises 1,991cc 4cyl engine fitted
- 4spd ‘Moss’ gearbox with no synchromesh on first
- Vendor recommends double de-clutching to operate gearbox smoothly
- Fitted with twin SU carburettor
- Upgraded Kenlowe fan to improve cooling in traffic
- No reported running or driving issues
- Few miles covered since last MOT and no mechanical or running gear advisories on that test
- Service history missing but car has been in same family from new
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