• Unique paint by Danish artist Kristian Hornsleth
• Exhibited at the Milan Design Week in 2011
• Converted from right- to left-hand drive
• Ford Sigma 1.6-litre 16V engine

An island of constancy in an automotive sea of change, Morgan looks set to continue building its unique vintage-style cars well into the 21st Century. Indeed, today's 4/4 is recognisably the same car as its 1936 forebear, and none the worse for that as the famously lengthy waiting list would seem to confirm.

Various types of proprietary engine have been used over the years, mostly supplied by Ford, and this 4/4 has the 1,595cc Ford Sigma 16-valve engine and five-speed manual gearbox. With 110bhp on tap and a dry weight of 795kg (1,749lb) the 4/4 has a power-to-weight ratio of 138bhp/tonne, enabling it to reach 100m/h (62mph) from a standstill in 8.0 seconds on its way to a top speed of 185km/h (115mph). Of increasing importance at a time of historically high petrol prices is the surprisingly frugal fuel consumption, a highly creditable 54.3mpg being achievable on the 'extra urban' cycle, which is where most sports cars spend their time. CO2 is emitted at a rate of 143g/km. Originally Ivory White, this example has the optional Sport pack consisting of tonneau cover, door pockets and door handles.

In 2010 the Morgan Motor Company invited Danish artist Kristian Hornsleth to paint an exclusive series of ten Morgan 4/4s, the first of which - the car offered here - was completed live on Morgan's exhibition float at the Lord Mayor's Parade in London on 13th November 2010. Themed 'Morgan and Art', the company's second participation in this annual event was intended to challenge people's opinions of this classic British sports car. Broadcast live to a television audience of around 2 million viewers, the performance - Hornsleth's first major public appearance in London - included the rock band 'LSD on CIA' performing live on the float while Hornsleth spray-painted the Morgan in a style perhaps best described as a riotous fusion of 1960s psychedelia and modern urban graffiti. In April 2011 visitors to the Milan Design Week got the opportunity to study the Hornsleth Morgan close up.

Converted from right- to left-hand drive, this unique vehicle comes complete with copies of the following: its old UK V5C; expired Danish registration document; purchase invoice dated April 2012; and Certificate of Conformity.

Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10%+VAT on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.