• Purchased in the UK
• Present ownership since 2006
• Four-cylinder 1,600cc Ford engine
• Rollover bar fitted (no competition use)

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. Reintroduced with Ford 100E power in 1955 after a five-year hiatus, the 4/4 was regularly updated with more modern power units, adopting Ford's 1,599cc 'Kent' pushrod engine in 1967, initially in either 74bhp or 88bhp 'Competition' forms, the latter being standardised from 1970. The chassis, with its sliding-pillar independent front suspension and leaf-sprung live rear axle, remained much as before and the 4/4 continued in this vein until March 1982, by which time it is estimated that 3,513 had been built.

This Morgan was purchased at a known UK auction in 2006. At that time the car was described by the vendor as in generally good overall condition and was said to have had its rollover bar fitted by a previous owner (but never to have seen competition use).

Ahead of sale, the car has been recommissioned: fuel lines replaced; new fuel filter installed; carburettors removed stripped and rebuilt; new fuel pump installed; fuel tank removed, chemically cleaned, and refitted; brake pump removed, repaired, and reinstalled; and a new battery installed. We would advise close inspection before returning to the road for regular use.

Accompanying paperwork consists of the 2006 purchase invoice; maintenance invoices for the period 1976-2006; a list of works carried out in 2010; some old MoT certificates; and an old UK V5 registration document (ANW 627M).

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 remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% 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 formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.