Just two owners from new - the first from 1995 to 2018
Equipped with Chas Windrige’s MogSport low pressure turbocharger, aluminium intercooler, stainless steel hoses, and uprated Bosch injectors
Benefitting from several Steve Simmonds upgrades, including a bespoke ‘easy fit’ mohair hood and various interior appointments
Recent cooling system and front suspension rebuild
Accompanied by a substantial history file
50,246 miles supported by the MOT history
The Appeal
For those seeking a thoroughly vintage driving experience with the convenience of modern mechanicals, a Morgan makes a lot of sense. The +4 has been part of their range on and off since 1950 and a four-seater variant was also produced for those who required additional passenger capacity. Here we have a beautifully presented and thoroughly sorted 1995 example that’s had just one previous owner.
Serviced and sympathetically upgraded by a series of preeminent Morgan specialists over the years, seldom have we seen a more usable Plus 4 four-seater. Accompanied by a substantial history detailing this Morgan’s storied history, this may well be the example you’ve always wanted.
The History and Paperwork
Supplied new by Morgan main agent Colin Musgrove Racing on 10th October 1995
In first ownership from 1995 to 2018
Sold for the second time by Morgan main agent Melvyn Rutter from whom it was acquired by the current owner in January 2018
Retains its original hand-written order form detailing original factory options
The original owner was acquainted with legendary Morgan enthusiast and founder of MogSport Chas Windridge, who provided the Garrett TB25 turbocharger for this car
The 2007 invoice for the turbo upgrade is included with the car and totals £6,112.82
Various upgrades were also carried out by Steve Simmonds and an invoice is present for these totalling £3,741.52
Recent work with Morgan Main Agent Richard Thorne Classic Cars cost £968.78
New Elms carried out the recent front suspension rebuild which cost £1,795.43
Garaged, and for the past five years at least, reportedly only driven on dry days
MOT valid until April 2024
50,246 miles supported by the MOT history
Accompanied by a substantial history file
Original correspondence from the supplying dealer
Original owner’s manual
Morgan brochures from 1995
The original order sheet includes:
Leather seats
Rubber backed carpets
Door handles
Alloy coachwork
Rustproofing
Undersealing
Stainless steel luggage rack
Pleated rear seats
The Interior
Cream leather upholstery in very good order for its age with some light patina
Black floor mats piped in red, with minimal wear
The vendor informs us that all the switchgear works
All the instrumentation presents really well and displays clearly
The walnut dashboard exhibits only one slight two centimetre fault line running from the dash roll top to the top of the speedo / rev counter binnacle
No excessive wear to any of the controls or upholstery
The Exterior
Ferrari Rosso Corsa paintwork
Original paint which the vendor assures us is free from notable damage
There are a few small chips and light scratches
The bodywork is in very good condition for its age
No corrosion or accident damage apparent
The vendor points out a slight depression in the rear panel around the offside rear light which has not damaged the paint
The wire wheels are in good order for their age and are shod with Continental tyres
The underside appears really smart considering its age
Equipped with a bespoke Simmonds ‘easy fit’ hood and tonneau
All the chromework is really well presented
Equipped with a stainless steel luggage rack
The Mechanics
1994 cc four-cylinder Rover engine
Equipped with a MogSport low pressure turbocharger, aluminium intercooler, stainless steel hoses, and uprated Bosch injectors
Five-speed manual gearbox working well
New Elms carried out the recent front suspension rebuild which cost £1,795.43
The vendor has fitted an uprated radiator and cooling fan which has reportedly been very effective on even the hottest of days in heavy traffic
We’re informed the car runs very well and drives without fault
The vendor comments that the turbo adds the low down torque and thrilling acceleration in the upper middle rev range
Last serviced and MOT tested in April 2023
Summary
Presented in very good overall condition, benefitting from many years of judicious maintenance and a series of sympathetic upgrades, this is a fantastic Morgan that we’re sure will be of great interest to enthusiasts. Be sure not to miss this excellent opportunity to make it yours.
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