Classic British Racing Green with Minilite-style alloys
MOT exempt but usefully regularly tested
Current MOT to 31st March 2025 with no advisories
Previous keeper from 1967
The Appeal
The 4/4 marked the arrival of Morgan’s classically styled sports cars. It was so good it remained in production, little changed, for an incredible 82 years.
That makes this 1959 Series II 4/4 a relatively early car. In line with the model’s evolution it is now usefully fitted with a Ford 2litre Pinto engine - similar to the later 1960s cars - and a 5spd gearbox for long-legged touring.
Classically finished in British Racing Green with smart Minilite-style alloys, it is in lovely condition following an older restoration by specialists Carrosserie. That is likely down to the handful of keepers - just four with one retaining the car from 1967 to 2023.
It is naturally MOT exempt but has been usefully regularly tested to give the buyer independent reassurance of the condition. The current test runs to the end of March 2025 with no advisories. The car was serviced and checked over at the same time as the MOT.
History and Paperwork
First registered 17th November 1959
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt as a Historic Vehicle
MOT to 31st March 2025 with no advisories and 25,428 miles showing on test
Sparingly used since 2006 according to MOT records
DVLA records two registered keepers
Current keeper since 15th July 2023
Older log book records a total of four registered keepers
We are advised the previous owner retained the car from 1967 to 2023
Recently underwent an oil change and general inspection
Bodywork reportedly restored by Carrosserie (UK) Ltd of Barnard Castle
Carrosserie's records indicate it went through its paint shop, but no invoice copy is available
DVLA records indicate it was previous white and this was changed in April 1993
The Condition
Classically finished in British Racing Green with work apparently done by Carrosserie
Older restoration now showing some light marks visible in photographs
These include a scuff on the offside wing and paint crack by the offside headlight body
There are a couple of scratches on the nearside bonnet cover
Vendor advises that there are some minor scratches elsewhere
Chassis has been painted with a bitumastic type under seal
Sits on Minilite-style alloy wheels in good order with non-matching steel spare
Tidy interior with black seats piped green and smart veneer wood dashboard
Four spoke factory sprung steering wheel
Red seat belts fitted
Black roof and side screens in good condition and appear to fit well
The chrome work is generally good with some aging to note in photographs
The Mechanics
Ford 1993cc Pinto engine fitted
5spd manual gearbox
Front brake discs fitted but brakes are unassisted as per factory cars
Vendor reports that there are no mechanical issues to advise buyers
Recently serviced in March 2024
General check over by MOT tester during recent test
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1959 Morgan 4/4 Series II 2litre 5spd
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