Description

Morgan cars have been handbuilt in England for over a century. The firm’s Plus 4 model was launched at the 1950 British International Motor Show held at Earl’s Court. Motor Sport said at the time: “Do not miss the new Plus 4 model. It should be exciting!” Morgan’s resolutely traditional cars have long found favor with enthusiasts, racers, and collectors the world over.


POWERTRAIN This Morgan is powered by a 2.1-liter OHV inline-four, which the factory sourced from Triumph. With twin Zenith-Stromberg carburetors, the cast-iron powerplant was rated at 105 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine was rebuilt 12 years ago, and functions just as intended.

EXTERIOR The vehicle was repainted approximately eight years ago and is in mint shape, and there are no swirls. The burgundy body and black wings (fenders) wear lustrous, glossy paint. There are no scratches [or] dents, save for one very small paint chip on the driver’s door hinge. There have been no recent rust repairs there’s no visible rust. The car’s windshield is perfect, but the side curtains are slightly cloudy, though they work perfectly. The vinyl convertible top’s windows are discolored. The top remains functional, and the vehicle does not leak. All lighting works as intended.

INTERIOR The tan leather seats are perfect, having been redone five years ago. The tonneau cover is said to have been replaced at the same time. It has no apparent leaks. The seats and soft trim are free from tears or excessive wear. The floorboard area is in very good condition, and there’s no trim missing, while all knobs and switches are vintage OEM. The gauges are in working order though the water temp gauge in the the original cluster does not function. A secondary water temp gauge has been installed and works as intended. The walnut dashboard is in good condition. The heater is not in working order.


CHASSIS The Plus 4 chassis frame is constructed of Z-section steel rails. An ash body frame is erected on the chassis and then clothed in steel panels. The chassis frame is underslung beneath a live rear axle suspended on leaf springs, while Morgan’s traditional coil-sprung sliding pillar suspension system is used in front. Suspension movement is controlled by tube shocks in front and lever-arm dampers aft. The car’s suspension bushings and shocks are in very good condition with no leaks from the differential or axle. The front disc and rear drum brakes have been inspected and tested, with one wheel cylinder being replaced with a genuine Morgan OEM part. The manual cam-and-peg steering box is tight, with no play whatsoever, and the car tracks smoothly with no wandering.

This Plus 4 has a full set of five factory-style 15-inch steel wire wheels. The wheels have no curb rash or vibration at highway speed, though two of the wheels have some pitting. The road wheels are fitted with Kelly Springfield 5.60-15 tires, while the rear-mounted spare wheel wears a Dunlop tire of the same size.