Winning bid
£25,000

1990 Morgan Plus 4 4 seater

Highlights

  • One previous owner from new
  • Impressive history file
  • Recently recommissioned
  • Only 38,144 miles

The Appeal

Usually, when you see a car described as being in ‘time warp condition’ it means that it’s pretty much as new. 

Now we can’t quite claim that for this Morgan, though it is in very good condition indeed, but in a sense, all Morgans are time warp cars because the styling has remained so consistent over the years.
That’s all part of the charm and, of course, over the years the engine and transmission have been updated to keep pace with the available new technology. This example features a 2 litre Rover engine and 5 speed manual gearbox which are sufficiently modern as to offer a level of reliability and also quite a turn of speed in a car that weighs around a tonne.
With four seats, it’s also possible to bring the family along too and, having been little used and regularly serviced over the years, it can be said to offer the perfect blend of period glamour, practicality and performance. In fact, with famously rock-solid residuals, we can’t think of a reason not to get bidding.

What better way to enjoy the sunny weather?
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The History and Paperwork

  • Sold new by Lifes Motors in Southport and first registered 13 June 1990
  • Subsequently sold again in 1999 by Lifes Motors to the second owner
  • Service book stamps show servicing at Lifes Motors until the year 2000 and 22,000 miles. Last serviced less than 100 miles ago in March 2022.
  • Invoices show services at James Shepherd of Hebden Bridge in 2005, 2011, 2013 and 2017
  • Work includes new front brake callipers and a new alternator
  • Fewer than 2,000 miles covered in the last 10 years and hardly used since 2018
  • Recommissioned late last year for the MOT
  • Current MOT valid to 15 Dec 2022 with no advisories
  • Extensive history file with old MOTs
  • Owner’s handbook and workshop manual
  • V5 present

The Interior

  • 4 seater
  • Red leather
  • Walnut dashboard
Providing a lovely contrast to the paintwork, the red leather which covers the seats, door tops and dash top makes for an inviting cabin that, combined with the walnut dash, looks suitably period. 
It’s all in lovely condition too, with a little patina to the leather, some wear to the steering wheel and a bit of misting to the dash and lacquer peel underneath the dials but it’s all in character for a Morgan roadster.
The carpets are in good order too and the dials are fully functional so there’s nothing to get in the way of enjoying the car.
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The Exterior 

  • Royal Ivory White paintwork
  • Deep dish wire wheels
  • Front sport lamps
  • Leather bonnet strap
  • Mesh headlamp protectors
  • Alloy look front and rear bumpers
  • Chrome rear high luggage rack
Ivory white is a classic colour choice for a Morgan and it shows the lines off beautifully, as well as contrasting nicely with the red hood. 

Reflecting the limited mileage, the paintwork remains in very good condition with only a few light marks here and there and the other only blemish being a little misting to the edges of the front windscreen.
The silver wire wheels are in very good order and wear tyres with good tread all round, while underneath, as you’ll see from the pictures, is clean and tidy. Overall, the car presents very well and is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.
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The Mechanics 

  • 2 litre 16 valve twin overhead cam Rover engine, rated at 135bhp
  • 5 speed manual gearbox
  • Runs well
Under the bonnet is all very original and the seller reports that the drive very much matches the looks, providing an authentic British sports car experience with an engine that pulls strongly, brakes that are effective and a gearbox that changes smoothly. It’s ready to be enjoyed.
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Summary

There’s classic fun for all the family with a 4 seater Morgan Plus 4. Well maintained and used only lightly, this one has plenty more life in it yet.


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Auction Details

  • Year1990
  • MakeMorgan
  • ModelPlus 4
  • ColourCream
  • Odometer38,144 Miles
  • Engine size1994cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • CountyHampshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

16 Bids

sumy47@••••
Bid
£25,000
26/04/22
wilkins••••
Bid
£23,000
26/04/22
colin-w••••
Bid
£22,500
26/04/22
gavin-w••••
Bid
£22,000
26/04/22
simonro••••
Bid
£20,000
23/04/22
gavin-w••••
Bid
£19,000
23/04/22
simonro••••
Bid
£17,500
21/04/22
davev60••••
Bid
£15,250
20/04/22
simonro••••
Bid
£15,000
20/04/22
davev60••••
Bid
£13,000
20/04/22

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