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Highlights
- Rare pre-war 4/4 and one of last built
- Much-loved classic in good usable condition
- Older restoration with other mechanical work
- Current Danish roadworthiness certificate
- Fun and engaging classic Morgan sports car
- Regularly serviced and maintained by enthusiast seller
The Appeal
A switch to four wheels and four cylinders gave Morgan’s first conventional sports car the name that stayed with it for over 80 years.
It all started here, with this 4/4 2 Seater. It is one of 663 pre-war 2 seaters and likely one of the last built as it was first registered in May 1939, only a few months before the outbreak of war.
What a pretty little Morgan it is. Classically finished in British Racing Green - following a restoration around 10 year ago - it is a much-loved member of the vendor’s family and has been carefully serviced and maintained by him.
The simple, well-regarded characteristics that now define Morgan cars were established by the 4/4. This smart and very usable example is a great opportunity to discover where it started. It comes to market with the reassurance of a current Danish roadworthiness certificate.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th May 1939 in the UK
- Registered in the UK on plate DAB131 with some records still available on these details
- Most of the history was sadly lost in a house move but some early photos remain
- Serviced and maintained by the vendor, a classic car enthusiast
- Only now available due to vendor’s age limiting his use of the car
- Sparingly used in last two years
- Bought by current keeper on 24th August 2010 and stored in a heated garage in Denmark
- Acquired from a classic car specialist in Denmark
- Stripped and repainted in 2019
- Registration documentation
- Original handbook with what appears to be signature by Peter Morgan
The Condition
- Repainted in British Racing Green from original black in 2019
- Paintwork is well kept with only light marks visible
- Bodywork similarly well kept with straight panels
- Exterior chromework rechromed during vendor’s tenure
- Black synthetic leather interior in good order with only light marks
- Vendor advises that seats and carpets could do with attention
- But this is not immediately visible in the photographs
- Underside appears solid and passed current Danish roadworthiness certificate
- Underside would benefit from cosmetic refreshment
- Originally fitted with red wheels, then cream and now finished in silver metallic
- Two spare wheels with matching finish
- Standard vehicle but fitted with front and rear indicators to comply with Danish laws
- Hood in good condition with black vinyl finish and matching tonneau
- Dashboard removed during renovation and treated before refitting
- Dials refurbished by Speedy Cables but speedo and fuel gauge not currently working
- Wood-rimmed steering wheel rebuilt
The Mechanics
- Fitted with Coventry Climax engine developing 34bhp
- Originally fitted in 1,122cc capacity but vendor advises it is 1,198cc
- 4spd manual gearbox in ‘crash box’ arrangement with no synchromesh
- Clutch operates correctly but does require some getting used to we are told
- Starts easily after standing and runs very well with no issues to advise
- Electrical system overhauled during vendor’s ownership
- Radiator rebuild since 2010 with electric cooling fan now fitted
- Suspension work undertaken to remove the classic ‘Morgan shimmy’
- The vendor comments “once the driver has conquered the crash gearbox and the very pre-war cable braking system it is truly a fun car and the performance is quite astounding”
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