Highlights
- Pretty and well kept 4/4 in Midnight Blue metallic
- Uprated 1600cc Kent Crossflow engine now delivers 117bhp
- Single keeper for 41 years from 1977 to 2018
- Comprehensive bodywork restoration completed in 2006
- Recently fitted with a Gemmer steering box for improved drivability
The Appeal
We love modern Morgans, which are as much collector design object as classic motor. This 4/4 comes from a simpler, more unassuming time and it is all the better for it.
Finished in beautiful Midnight Blue metallic following a restoration in 2006, its high standard of presentation owes much to a previous keeper who retained it for 41 years between 1977 and 2018. During his tenure and later it has been carefully uprated so that the standard 1600cc Kent Crossflow engine now runs at 117bhp thanks to a sports camshaft and uprated carburettors amongst other improvements.
Earlier this year it was fitted with a Gemmer steering rack, which significant improves the road feel and drivability.
This much-historied and very well maintained Morgan looks great and drives just as well. A proper treat for fans of these distinctive British roadsters.
The vendor says:
“This is a fine example of a classic Morgan, it drives extremely well, keeping pace with modern traffic. It comes with the old V5, current V5C, original owner’s manual and an extensive history file.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 1st May 1972
- Supplied new by I & J MacDonald of Maiden Law
- Five registered keepers
- Current keeper since January 2024
- Previous keeper owned car for 41 years 1977-2018
- Comprehensive bodywork restoration completed in 2006, including four new aluminium wings
- Original V5
- Current V5C
- Original owner's manual
- Extensive history file
- Recently fitted with a Gemmer steering box on 30th April
- Original refurbished steering box included with the car
The Condition
- Finished in Midnight Blue metallic with presents well
- Car was restored in 2006 with four new aluminium wings
- Due to the age of the car and restoration buyers should expect some light aging
- Painted wire wheels with matching spare in good order
- Fitted with quality Toyo tyres as shown
- Chromework presents well with rear luggage rack fitted
- Black roof, tonneau and side screens in good order with good fit
- Black vinyl and fabric upholstery appears in good condition
- Interior shows very light age to dashboard but certainly not unsightly
- Fitted with a leather bonnet strap
The Mechanics
- 1600cc Ford ‘Kent Crossflow’ engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Various upgrades notified by seller detailed below
- The vendor states it drives extremely well, keeping pace with modern traffic
- Rolling road tune recorded figures of 116.9bhp and 120.1lbft of torque
- New ignition system, heater, oil cooler, and rev counter installed following restoration
- No reported running or driving issues
Upgrades advised by seller:
- Upgraded with an alternator for improved reliability
- Four-into-one sports exhaust manifold
- Fitted with a sports camshaft
- Twin Dellorto 40 DHLA carburettors
- Kenlowe electric cooling fan installed
- Upgraded with Mintex brake discs and pads
- Recently fitted Gemmer steering box
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