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Highlights
- Low mileage with full Morgan service history
- Aluminium-bodied in desirable and classic colour scheme
- Carefully preserved with few signs of use
- Galvanised chassis and stainless steel wires
- Fine example of Morgan’s most enduring model
- Will be sold with new 12 months MOT
The Appeal
The 4/4 was Morgan’s longest lived model and its first four wheeler, hence the enduring name. It continuously developed during its 80 year run, most notably evolving into the ‘Long Door’ model of 1997.
This introduced 114 individual changes to meet EU regulations and, as the name suggests, improve entry and exit for occupants. Later cars also got Ford’s updated Zetec R 1.8litre engine. Those improvements make these later cars particularly sought after.
This beautiful Royal Ivory over Yarwood Red 4/4 benefits from all those enhancements. It also has a very low mileage and full service history - there are 18 stamps in the original service book from marque specialist Richard Thorne. It looks fantastic and, for lovers of these ultimate British roadsters, a great purchase.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK 15th September 2003
- Current owner since 23rd December 2021
- Morgan build ticket with car showing build date of 21st July 2003
- Original Morgan build booklet included
- Morgan handbook and brochure also included
- Service book shows 18 stamps, annually between delivery and 2019
- Between 2019 and 2023 services travelled just 1,000 miles
- Last serviced on 23rd July 2023 at 45,620 miles
- All service work undertaken by Richard Thorne Classic Cars, a renowned Morgan specialist
- Will be sold with new 12 months MOT
- There were two advisories for front tyres has been subsequently rectified
The Interior
- Attractive Yarwood red leather interior complements the ivory bodywork
- Cabin presents very well reflecting low mileage and caring ownership
- There are some very minor signs of use, but none detract from the overall appeal
- Factory specified with gorgeous walnut veneer dashboard
- Veneers remain in excellent condition
- Cream-faced Smiths dials inset into fascia and in unmarked condition
- Red carpets well kept with no visible stains, holes or other deterioration
- Bucket leather factory ‘sports’ seats with headrests which have been removed
- Very light scuffs visible to outside bolsters on both seats
- The cabin trim and door cards present well with only very light marks
- Map light helpfully fitted
- Moto Lita wood-rimmed three spoke wheel with aluminium Morgan centre boss
- Aluminium gear knob and handbrake handle
- Radio blanking plate fitted
The Exterior
- Aluminium body with attractive Royal Ivory paintwork with black wing beading
- Durable rust-resistant galvanised chassis
- Desirable 'eEasy up' hood rather than the more common 'popper' version
- Rust-resistant stainless steel wire wheels
- This complements the red interior to provide a great colour combination
- Black PVC roof with clear window panel showing no damage or deterioration
- Chrome wire wheels fitted with quality Yokohama tyres
- All tyres show good treads, the fronts appearing brand new as is the spare
- Neat details about like the wing markers and triple wipers
- Side screens with sliding windows and Morgan factory protective bags provided
- Chrome rear luggage rack with exposed spare wheel
- Chromework fittings are all good with no deterioration
- The chrome screen surround shows very light tarnishing
- Area of bubbling on edge of front nearside wheel arch
The Mechanics
- Ford Zetec R 1,796cc 4cyl engine generating 114bhp
- 16v engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Full service history by same Morgan specialist
- Most recently serviced on 23rd July 2023 with just 22 miles covered since
Summary
No other sports car comes equipped with quite the sense of history and hand-built majesty of a Morgan. The firm has cleverly stayed relevant by combining tradition with technology, as the long history of the 4/4 testifies.
This lovely ivory over red 4/4 has clearly been cared for. A low mileage car with superb service history - including a very recent service - it is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves traditional, wind in the hair motoring.
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