Description
1952 Morgan Plus 4 with a TR2 engine, presented in Hawthorne Green with a black interior. This car was restored in Australia at considerable expense (in 2011) under the direction of the then president of the Morgan Owner's Club in Sydney. Well-versed in the restoration of Morgans having undertaken many previous projects, this car was completed to a high standard and little-used since. One of reputedly just 348 Plus 4 'Flat Rad' two-seaters built, these charming 1950s Morgan's are widely considered as the best all-round classic Morgan from the Malvern based firm. A true English roadster that's utterly timeless. It was still clearly a 1930s sports car, but throughout the years it received updates and upgrades as the cars that donated their engines and gearboxes evolved. A move to hydraulically assisted brakes was a welcome one, as was the lightly restyled front end. During its 19-year run, it went through a 2. 1-litre Standard Vanguard engine before moving to a Triumph TR2 engine. Front disc brakes were finally fitted as standard in 1961, which was a good thing as the final TR4 engined models were genuine 100mph cars. On arrival in the UK in 2014, and under instruction from the owner, Williams Morgan of Bristol were appointed to ensure that this Hawthorne Green and Black leather-trimmed Morgan met the correct standards of the discerning European audience and stringent UK road tests. Naturally, one or two minor shortages were identified and a tube in the bell housing was replaced meaning the car was, in 2014, confidently offered in all-round sound and roadworthy condition. A truly charming and eminently usable Morgan this car was originally fitted with the Vanguard engine, but this was replaced by the next in succession, the TR2 unit, with twin SU carburettors as this is a far superior powerplant and more capable of regular use. The car has formed part of a small private collection since 2014, now registered with DVLA and has a current MOT.
