Highlights

Only 8,050 miles from new
Very smart dark blue with beige leather interior
Long Door model for easier access
Appropriate ‘easi mog’ plate included
Durable aluminium body with stainless steel bulkhead and galvanised chassis
Comprehensive service history with original paperwork
MOT to June 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Morgan’s 4/4 remained in production for over 80 years yet demand never wavered. When the first keeper of this 2001 example put down his deposit in 1997 he had to wait five years for delivery.

You can see why. The later 4/4s mix classic sports car lines with modern mechanicals from Ford’s 120bhp 1.8L Zetec engine to give buyers something quite distinct in the market. Aluminium bodywork, stainless steel bulkhead and galvanised chassis mean that it looks like a classic, but will last much longer.

This car, known as ‘Molly,’ is that most appealing of 4/4 Zetecs - an easy-access ‘long door’ car that has covered only 8,000 miles in its 24 years. Despite the sparing use it has been annually serviced - always at the same time each year - and its smart dark blue paintwork and beige leather cabin are in remarkable timewarp condition.

There can’t be many opportunities to buy a 4/4 Zetec with this combination of specification and sparing use. It is only for sale due to the seller’s loss of storage space and carries the reassurance of advisory-free MOT to June 2025. It even comes with a plate that neatly nods to those convenient long doors - ‘Easi Mog.’

The vendor writes:

“Molly is a joy to drive... road tests of this Zetec engine 4/4 describe it as offering the optimum power to weight for a road going sports car.

“We bought Molly in 2021 because we were both such great fans of the Morgan marque. Having owned classic cars in the past and experienced some of the frustrations and expense of keeping them on the road, I wanted something that had all the appeal of a traditional coach built body but with modern running gear and engine. EA51 MOG fits the bill precisely and we have had three happy years of motoring on dry, sunny days. Having retired, the only reason we are selling is to prepare for a move to a smaller property which will not have garage space for a third car. The only addition and modifications I have made to the car is to have a tailored, half tonneau in blue moleskin made by Allon White - I love driving without side screens and hood. The half tonneau really suits the look of bodywork in "roadster" mode. I replaced the Motorola steering wheel with a period correct, larger diameter wheel to facilitate easier parking. I also had fitted two, hood-tension pivot brackets to make it easier to put up the hood. The hood is still as new and has been so rarely used, it is a very tight fit.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st September 2001
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2021
Acquired form Allon White with 5,800 miles on clock
Vendor confirms that the displayed mileage of 8,050 miles is correct
Known as ‘Molly’
Annually serviced during current keeper’s tenure irrespective of mileage
Servicing of oil, water and brake fluids at same time as annual MOT
Dry stored in garage since purchased by current keeper
Only for sale due to vendor’s loss of storage
Original order paperwork from 1997 showing 5yr delivery timescale
MOT valid until 1st June 2025 with no advisories
7,838 miles on current MOT test with 8,050 miles shown in photos
Buyers will note that there is a discrepancy/mistake on the MOT mileage for 2006
Complete service and MOT history from new according to seller
Appropriate ‘EA51 MOG’ plate included

The Condition

Very smart and original car with dark blue paintwork in great condition
Paintwork shows few if any signs of age including stone chips and scuffs
Vendor describes paintwork as blemish-free paintwork
We are told that the car is regularly waxed and polished
Sleek ‘long door’ model to enable easy access to interior
Aluminium bodywork in very good order with no damage or dents reported
Galvanised chassis is well kept as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Chrome wire wheels with matching spare in good order with light tarnish as shown
Fitted with quality Continental tyres with no reported issues
Exterior fittings including chrome luggage rack in good order
Original and little-used hood, full tonneau and side screens are in the original black Everflex in very good condition
Recently fitted moleskin half tonneau by Allon White
Hood tension pivot brackets recently replaced
Beige leather seats appear free from scuffs or tears and show only light signs of use
Lovely hand-crafted interior with veneer dashboard in good order
Fitted with Kenwood Cd player and Superlite three-spoke wood-rimmed wheel
Larger wheel fitted to improve manoeuvrability when parking
No reported lighting, electrical or switchgear faults
No reported dashboard warning lights

The Mechanics

1,796cc 4cyl Ford Zetec 120bhp engine
5spd manual gearbox
Annual classic car service performed alongside MOT irrespective of mileage
Vendor informs us that the mechanical components are in like-new condition
Factory standard car with very low documented mileage
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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