Winning bid
£10,750

1955 Morgan Plus 4

Highlights 

  • Rare model
  • Historic vehicle
  • Good running order

The Appeal

Handcrafted using skills passed down through the generations and famous the world over for its unique craft tradition, the Morgan is the quintessential British sports car. This model is part of the Morgan Plus 4 series, introduced in 1950 and which has gone on to evolve with many enhancements and different models through the years, but always maintaining its iconic British sports car design. The Plus 4 benefitted from a longer wheelbase and a wider track than its predecessor, which made for improved handling and stability. 
Largely believed to be original condition and in good running order, this charming gem from 1955 exudes charm, and its lightweight design, responsive steering and somewhat analogue feel on the road will surely provide an involved and engaging driving experience for anyone fortunate to get hold of the keys.
 

 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1955
  • Historic vehicle 
  • MOT and tax exempt
  • V5c present 
  • Previous owner had for 28 years
  • Looking through MOT history, it would appear the clock stopped at some point in 2008/09 so the mileage cannot be verified
  • 1 Key
 

The Interior

  • Black vinyl seats are very much intact and appear to be free from rips or tears, and are surprisingly comfortable
  • Interior has a wonderful patina to it, having weathered through the years one can only imagine the stories it has to tell
  • Nice wooden dash would come up nicely with a polish
  • Some of the trim is starting to come away in places and the use of black tape has been used to temporarily cover the imperfections
  • Rubber mats appear intact 
  • Switchgear is a little faded in placed but all appears present and correct 
  • 4 seater

The Exterior

  • Blue paintwork has a few stone chips at the front and the odd dent and flaking or chipped paint in a few places as illustrated in the photo gallery
  • Some surface rust evident on the chrome and a few areas where the paint has chipped
  • Crack to windscreen
  • Lights all nice and clear and without damage
  • Luggage rack
  • Steel wheels  
  • Two full size spare wheels 
  • Black hood has a tear to the rear which will need attention 

The Mechanics

  • 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine 
  • 4-speed gearbox
  • Exhaust has a small dent in it, but this doesn’t affect the performance
  • Vendor advises that the car drives well with no issues to report
 

The Summary

A classic Morgan Plus 4 with timeless styling and a wonderfully aged interior, this could suit someone that fancies a project to bring it back to its former glory, or equally anyone that appreciates the aesthetic appeal of vintage cars. What it will undoubtedly provide though, is a thrilling driving experience that you simply cannot find in modern cars. 
 
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Auction Details

  • Year1955
  • MakeMorgan
  • ModelPlus-4
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer40,468 Miles
  • Engine size1991cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownLondon
  • CountyLondon
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

15 Bids from 6 bidders

Markala••••
Bid
£10,750
27/10/23
Newsumb••••
Bid
£10,500
27/10/23
Markala••••
Bid
£10,250
27/10/23
mgdlc••••
Bid
£10,000
27/10/23
marshal••••
Bid
£9,500
27/10/23
mgdlc••••
Bid
£9,000
27/10/23
Newsumb••••
Bid
£8,000
27/10/23
mgdlc••••
Bid
£7,500
27/10/23
marshal••••
Bid
£5,500
27/10/23
Newsumb••••
Bid
£5,000
27/10/23

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