Highlights
- Older respray and retrim in BRG over cream
- Sparing use since respray means it remains in very good order
- Large history file of regular maintenance
- Only four previous keepers
- Current keeper since June 1994
- Reported 50,055 miles from new
The Appeal
When you think about a classic Morgan, chances are you’re imagining the 4/4. Introduced in 1930, it was the firm’s first four-wheel, four-cylinder car and set a template that was so good it remained in production virtually unchanged for over 80 years.
The 1600 introduced the 1.6L Ford ‘Kent’ engine under the bonnet. This lovely 1974 1600 was extensively restored in 2014 and refinished in British Racing Green with a complementary cream vinyl interior.
The car has had just five keepers in its 51 years, the current one since 1994. It has been used very sparingly since all that work so remains in very good condition with only light age to note in the photos. The vendor tells us that the displayed mileage of 50,055 miles is correct.
A large history file attests to the care and attention of those keepers. This lovely, charismatic 4/4 looks perfect for summer drives and show use.
The vendor says:
Very original condition. It’s a beautiful Morgan in amazing condition, with British racing green bodywork. Drives beautifully for a 51-year-old car, and we always get lots of attention wherever we go.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st December 1974
- Four previous keepers
- Current keeper since June 1994
- Large history file as shown in photos
- This includes old invoices and MOTs to verify mileage
- Resprayed and retrimmed in 2014
- MOT records show very few miles covered since this work
- Factory handbooks and paperwork as shown
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Few miles covered since the last MOT test
The Condition
- Repainted in British Racing Green in 2014
- Paintwork remains in good condition with light points to note in photos
- These include some minor chips and other marks
- Bodywork is also well kept with arches, sills, wings and panel edges in good order
- Underside appears in fair condition with surface points to note in photos
- Painted wire wheels in fair condition with some tarnish to note
- Mix of tyres fitted appearing to be older fit with plenty of remaining tread showing
- Black vinyl roof with tonneau and side screens included
- Chromework in fair condition including bumpers and badge bar
- Headlights fitted with mesh protectors
- Retrimmed cream vinyl interior fitted in 2014 and remaining well-kept
- Interior is in good order for the age of the car with many original fittings
- Period Pioneer radio cassette fitted in glovebox
- Three-spoke factory Morgan leather-rimmed wheel
- Fitted with rear luggage rack and spare wheel with cover
The Mechanics
- 1,599cc Ford ‘Kent’ 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Large history file of maintenance
- Described as driving and running well by the seller
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