1970 Morgan 4/4

Highlights

Lesser-seen and very practical four-seater variant
Stored indoors permanently since 2017
Professionally resprayed in yellow 10-15 years ago
Used for a tour of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and France in 2008

The Appeal

The Morgan 4/4 enjoyed an immensely long production run of some 82 years from 1936 to 2018. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - and indeed there really was little that needed changing when it came to the brilliant design of the 4/4, A narrow-bodied driver's car that Morgan themselves describe as "unapologetically analogue", 4/4s of any age are delightful to drive, making them a car you should certainly consider adding to your collection.

This 1970 example was acquired by the vendor's late father in 2007 and the following year he embarked on an epic road trip around Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and France. This particular car stands out with its rare four-seater configuration, making it a great find for enthusiasts seeking additional passenger or luggage space. The vibrant yellow exterior, professionally resprayed about 10-15 years ago, adds a cheerful touch to its classic lines.

Although it has been off the road and SORN since 2017, the car remains in good condition, benefitting from dry storage. Now it's time for a new custodian to carry out the necessary recommissioning and head back out on the road.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1970
The last MOT was in 2016, with no advisories at that time, and the mileage was 92,035
The owner's father bought the car around 2007
We're informed that there are no records of any previous history before 2007
In 2008, the car was used for a tour of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and France
After the tour, several repairs and modifications were carried out, including replacing the handbrake cable, brake fluid, and fuel pipe, among others
The car has been stored indoors permanently and not driven since it was SORN in 2017
It will qualify for road tax and MOT exemption

The Condition

Complete with folding hood, side screens and tonneau - all of which appear in very good order
The bodywork looks in very good order, benefitting from dry storage
The car has seen very little use since it was resprayed, and only on dry days
No obvious signs of corrosion or panel damage
Smart steel wheels complete with chromed hubcaps
The brightwork appears in fair order with some pitting in places
Some wear on the seats and other upholstered areas - but nothing excesive
Equipped with seat belts for all four passengers
The car was resprayed professionally about 10-15 years ago

The Mechanics

1,600 cc Ford Kent engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
The vendor states that the car would benefit from use, as it's stood since it entered storage in 2017
The car starts and ticks over as expected, and everything seems to function, including lights and horn
The foot brake does not seem to work, but the handbrake is working
Other than moving it in and out of the garage, the current owner has limited experience driving this car

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Vehicle specification

Year 1970
Make Morgan
Model 4/4
Colour Yellow
Odometer 92,046 Miles
Engine size 1600

Auction Details

Seller Type Private
Town Bishop Auckland
Location Durham
Country United Kingdom

Bidding history

3 bids

martin.•••• £4,111 30/06/24
JCC £3,800 30/06/24
stephen•••• £1,000 30/06/24

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