Please note, the number plate on the vehicle is now on retention and the car will come with its original number plate - S6 LWT

Highlights

One of only 40 lightweight cars built for the Morgan Challenge series
Raced - and subject to a well-documented crash - at the Silverstone 2012 Celebrity Charity race
Rebuilt by the Morgan factory in the same year
Last raced in 2019
Lightweight race-ready interior

The Appeal

The Morgan roadster is a classic case of British eccentricity. Ford-powered, vintage-look roadsters with ash frames, hand-built by a team of artisans. They’ve gained a reputation for being a seriously fun drive - perfectly capturing the classic top-down country drive with a chunky V6 under the hood.

The lightweight roadster special was a 40-unit line dedicated specifically to retro-style racing, something they took on in stride. These seriously nippy cars are a full 70kg lighter than their traditional counterparts, and it really shows on the track!

This example has a proud, storied history of racing - including a spectacular crash at Silverstone in the 2011 charity race, piloted by ex-England footballer, Luther Blissett. This is available on the Morgan Motor Company's youtube channel and really took our breath away!

The car was repaired with ‘no expense spared’ by Morgan works, who outshopped it good as new - and it continued to race all the way up to 2019.

Now, it’s seeking a new owner - though whether you want it to make a triumphant return to racing, or simply offer a comfortable retirement, falls entirely to you.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 2008
5 previous owners are recorded by the DVLA
Previously raced by Simon Scott, who since retired
Maintained during this time by Techniques - a racing Morgan specialist
Following a spectacular crash in 2011 at the hands of ex-England player Luther Blissett, the car was rebuilt by Morgan with a new body, chassis and wooden frame
To the vendor’s knowledge, only the engine and gearbox were transferred from the car
During this time, the car was painted blue - and returned in the stylish black you see here
The car hasn’t raced since 2019, though has been to Anglesey and Curborough sprints
In current ownership since 2022
Regularly maintained by the vendor with numerous replacements and upgrades
Racing harness is racing regulated until 2027
The seats are also racing regulated until 2026
The car currently indicates 28,700 miles
Valid MOT until April 2024
Current plate - CBZ 55 - is not included in the sale
To our knowledge, the car will be supplied with S6 LWT plate
Please also add this is not an insurance total loss registered car.

Paperwork file includes:

V5c document
Morgan owner’s handbook
A selection of invoices
HPI information printout
Printout of the car’s sale auction in 2022
Invoices for the race seats and harness

The Interior

Racing interior with only the necessities to maintain a light running weight
Later Morgan Roadster dashboard with modernised instruments
Lightweight racing wheel
Tillett racing seats with OMP belts
Black roll cage (complete with approval stickers)
Fitted with fire extinguisher and handle
All indicator lights are in good order
Unlined with exposed wooden frame and aluminium panels
Everything is in good condition with no significant wear
We’ve no reports of any issues with the interior instruments
Racing harness is racing regulated until 2027
The seats are also racing regulated until 2026

As you’d expect from a racer, this Mog is very spartan and lightweight, with only the necessities for the track on display. We can even spot exposed wooden frames and aluminium in the footwells and side panels!

It’s all in excellent order, with very light signs of wear and all instruments reported to be in good working order. We don’t know of any significant faults across the board, and - to our eyes - it’s ready and raring to go.

The Exterior

Excellent black exterior with number spot and motorosport appliques
During repairs the body was rebuild with a new body, chassis and wooden structure
Very good condition overall with some light chips to the rear wheel arches and front scuttle
Small dent is visible on the rear offside arch
Paintwork otherwise is in good condition with plenty of shine
Brightwork is in good order with only soft patina
Glasswork and lenses all in good shape with no cracks, chips or fractures
Panel fit is excellent with no unseemingly gaps
Black soft top is free of rips or tears
Car is sat on its original alloys, which are in good order
Shod in a set of Toyo tyres, which have a good level of tread
Underside is in good condition, with minimal surface corrosion
No clear damage to the wood frame

Beautifully presented, this Morgan Roadster still carries plenty of insignia belying its racing experience - if the big roll cage wasn’t any indication - and is in excellent condition. Save for a small dent and a couple of stone chips, it’s a remarkable looker.

The car is complete with an excellent soft top, windscreen and sidescreens, so it’s equally at home on the road.

The Mechanics

Powered by a 3.0L Ford Duratec V6 engine
5-speed manual transmission
Fully serviced in March 2023
Valid MOT until April 2024
Car is free of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
No faults to report, according to the vendor

Recently replaced:

Brake discs
Pads
Rear wheel cylinders
Brake shoes
All spherical bearings to left and right anti-tramp bars May 2023
Panhard rod replaced May 2023
Various chassis components and wheel alignment July 2023
Front and rear adjustable dampers in June 2023
Rear differential pinion oil seal

Thanks to the fittingly titled Duratec V6, this Morgan is a very reliable runner - we’ve been informed of no major technical faults, the car has been regularly serviced and the MOT is valid until April 2024, with zero advisories.

The engine bay looks in excellent order, and the vendor reports that it’s driving just as you’d expect - with plenty of tug for its light weight making for a charismatic performance on track or road.

Summary

With its storied history, a spectacular barrel roll under its belt and an excellent pedigree, this Morgan is a truly unique example, that’s bound to get plenty of attention. Whether you want to take it back out onto the track, or you wish to give it a comfortable retirement, we’re certain you won’t regret taking this fabulous car under your wing.

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