The history of Morgan's 4/4 model can be traced right back to the company's departure from its traditional 3-wheeler output in 1936.

The 4-4 (and post WW2 4/4) designation simply meant four-wheel four-cylinder.

With a separate chassis construction, Morgan's famous sliding pillar independent front suspension (get the grease gun out!) and ash-frame clad with conventional panel pinned bodywork and cutaway doors, all provided an outlet for the buyer who did not trust new-fangled steel coachwork and monocoque 'shells.

After five separate series of cars, the 4/4 was re-named the 4/4 1600 in 1968.

With just 2 former keepers and 87,300 miles from new, this pretty 1969 example has been the subject of an extensive restoration in 1988, which included a new chassis.

Additionally, 'RSC 578H' has received new woodwork, new wings and a repaint.

Power is delivered from a 1600cc Kent engine, mated to a 4-speed transmission.

The engine casing is believed to be of the desirable 711M type, which ca...