1999 Morgan 4/4

Highlights

• Excellent factory spec including galvanised chassis

• In current ownership for six years

• Low-mileage example

• Classic Connaught Green paintwork

• Great condition throughout

Overview

Whilst it may not look it to the uninitiated, these classically styled Morgan roadsters are an absolute hoot to drive. On paper, a smidge over 110bhp may seem like nothing, but given the Morgans’ sub-1 ton weight, it equates to plenty of smiles per mile.

That having been said, Morgan’s philosophy has always been more about style and laid-back adventures than outright performance, and the 4/4 fits that ethos perfectly. With modern 90s underpinnings thanks to a Ford Zetec engine and five-speed gearbox but with 30s-style bodywork, there are few cars that look better outside a country pub, or parked up with a picnic basket strapped to the back than a Morgan 4/4.

This particular 1999-registered example is offered for sale in excellent condition throughout, having covered less than 30,000 miles from new. Finished in Connaught Green over Stone leather and with numerous factory optional extras, if you’re looking for a two-seat 4/4, then this is the one you’ve been waiting for. Happy bidding!

History and documentation

• Registered 02 Feb 1999

• Service invoices as follows: May 2019 @ 18,051 miles, Jun 2020 @ 18,684 miles,

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Original order form from Mike Duncan ‘Heart of England Morgan’

• Extensive optional extras including a galvanised chassis, chrome wire wheels, sports seats and more

• MOT with no advisories until April 2027

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

Interior

• ‘Stone’ leather interior in excellent condition

• Walnut dashboard

• Wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel

• Modern Pioneer stereo upgrade

• Both seats are in excellent condition with no notable wear

• The centre console leather shows some very light patination, along with some staining in the footwells

• There is some light wear around the door handles on the door cards

• The metal supports for the side screens are lightly chipped/worn

• A dash cam has been hard-wired in

• As far as we can see, the high-traffic areas remain in very good condition, with only some light blemishes noted to the polished handbrake button and shifter knob

• No reported faults or issues

Exterior

• Connaught Green paintwork

• Classic coachbuilt Morgan bodywork over an Ash frame

• Recently replaced leather bonnet strap with Morgan detailing

• Union Jack badges

• The various chrome details such as the badge bar, headlight surrounds and bumpers look to be in excellent shape with a strong shine

• At the rear, the same is true for the luggage carrier and spare wheel

• A large touched-in stone chip is visible on the offside front arch

• Some minor scuffs are noted on the side skirts below the door apertures

• Looking closely, there appears to be an area of bubbling or damage above the exhaust backbox

• The removable hood looks to be in very good shape with no rips or tears, and only one or two minor blemishes

• Factory tonneau cover included

• All four of the factory polished wire wheels are in great condition, showing no kerb rash or damage

• The rear tyres are 2020-dated Toyo Proxes, whilst up front both tyres are Continental, the offside showing a 2018 date code, the nearside not having a visible date code

Mechanical

• 1,796cc 16v Ford Zetec naturally aspirated inline-four engine, producing circa 114bhp

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• No reported modifications from factory spec, other than an upgraded radiator for improved cooling and reliability

• No known mechanical faults, with the seller telling us that this delightful Morgan ‘starts, stops and goes as it should’

Summary

Classical, pre-war looks with 90s comfort and driveability along with impressive performance and no annoying driver ‘aids’ to contend with; there is a lot to like about these classic Morgans, and this 1999-registered 4/4 looks to be an absolute corker.

With under 30,000 miles on the clock and finished in the classic colour combination of Connaught Green over Stone leather, we can think of few other modern classics that typify the eccentric British motoring experience, and this 4/4 is all the better for it.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in St Austell, Cornwall.