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Wed, 19th Oct 2022 13:00
Imperial War Museum, Duxford
1947 Morgan 4-4 Series I
Estimate £22, 000 - £26, 000
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Lot details
Registration No: DKG 853
Chassis No: 1290
MOT: Exempt
Flat radiator Series 1 model and a rare 4-seater version
Restored c. 6 years ago with a new ash frame
Recently fitted with a new mohair hood and tonneau cover
Offered with an extensive history file plus original buff log book
The Morgan Motor Company is probably the oldest independent car company in existence. Morgan made its name with its fearsome brand of three-wheelers and the 4-4 (later 4/ 4) was its first four-wheeled creation (4-4 signifying four wheels and four cylinders). Launched in 1936, it was initially powered by an 1122cc OISE four-cylinder Coventry Climax engine, but this was superceded in 1939 by a 1267cc Triumph unit driving through a Moss gearbox. It proved deservedly popular and, by 1939, 663 Two-Seater examples had been produced. Like its earlier brethren, the 4-4 was quick to prove its worth in competition contesting such blue riband events as the Tourist Trophy (1937) and Le Mans 24 hours (1938, 1939). Indeed, Prudence Fawcett and her co-driver Geoffrey White won their class and finished 13th overall during the 1938 running of the latter event. Production was stopped at the start of World War II. The production line was started again at the start of peacetime in 1946. The 4/ 4 then acquired a Standard Motor Company 1290cc engine and Moss gearbox.
Offered here, is a flat radiator Morgan Series 1 and as well as its rarity as a Series 1, it is worth noting that this 1947 example possesses the very rare 4-seat configuration. The subject of a restoration, approximately 6 years ago, the car was gifted a new ash frame. 'DKG 853' also benefits from a recently fitted new mohair hood and tonneau cover. Accompanying the Morgan is an extensive history file, which includes the car's original 'Buff' logbook and the equivalent of a Morgan Heritage Certificate, detailing the car's build details at Morgan's factory in Malvern, Worcestershire. Offered with an extensive history file plus original 'Buff' logbook.
