1961 Morgan 4/4 Two-Seater Sports

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1961 Morgan 4/4 Two-Seater Sports
Chassis no. A642

996cc OHV 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
54bhp at 4,900rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Sliding-Pillar Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes

*One of just 59 third-series examples produced
*A solid running example
*Complete with original top, side curtains, and full tonneau cover
*Epitome of Morgan motoring

THE MORGAN 4/4

An island of constancy in an automotive sea of change, the Morgan Motor Company looks set to continue building its unique Vintage-style cars well into the 21st Century. Indeed, the Morgan 4/4 is the world's longest running production vehicle, today's version being recognizably the same car as its 1936 forebear and none the worse for that as the ever-lengthy waiting list would seem to confirm. After formative years spent in the drawing office of the Great Western Railway, engineer H F S Morgan progressed to automobile manufacture, showing his first three-wheeled car at Olympia in 1910.

The first four-wheeled, four-seater Morgan appeared in 1936 powered by Coventry Climax's 1,122cc, four-cylinder, inlet-over-exhaust engine. Two years later a special Climax-engined sports model competed at Le Mans, qualifying for the Biennial Cup. A special Standard 1,267cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine was introduced for the 1939 season and would continue to power the 4/4 model to 1950. Reintroduced with Ford 100E power in 1955 after a five-year hiatus, the 4/4 was regularly updated with more modern engines and currently is powered by the 1.6-liter Ford Sigma unit.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The known history of this British classic begins in 1984 when it was purchased by its third owner. The car was kept under the care of this gentleman for over 30 years who used it sparingly. During this time, the car was upgraded to series IV type brakes with disks up front, and new Dayton Wire wheels were fitted on all four corners. The interior is reported to be in original condition including the cream faces instruments and Brooklands steering wheel. In regard to the body, the front bumper and grill insert appear to have been replaced, but the remainder of the exterior shows to be largely original. Noted within some invoices are details of some paint work along with some repairs.
More recently, brake caliper, cylinder, and carburetor rebuilds were conducted and are also documented. The car appears in generally fair condition, but more importantly, is a solid runner.
Ready to use on those sunny summer days, this Morgan is ready to provide its next owner with the thrills of classic motoring.

Footnotes

This car is titled under the model year 1962

Saleroom notices

Please note, this vehicle is titled under the body number 216520.

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