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£20,812

1972 Morgan 4/4 1600 Two-Seater

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2023

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This 1972 Morgan 4/4 1600 Two-Seater, sold for £20,812, boasts a well-documented history with only three former keepers and 51,000 recorded miles. It features subtle performance upgrades and a body restoration in 2006, making it a mechanically sound and cosmetically appealing classic.

Owned by R. Cawthorne Esq. for forty-one years (1977-2018), this Morgan received meticulous care and enhancements, including a sports camshaft, twin Dellorto carburettors, and a bodywork restoration. Recent maintenance ensures it runs well, presenting a handsome and well-sorted machine for discerning enthusiasts.

Condition

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The car has been subtly uprated with features like a sports camshaft, twin Dellorto carburettors and Koni shock absorbers. It had a thorough bodywork restoration in 2006 including four new aluminium wings. The past five years have seen two-seater benefit from a new ignition system, carburettor fettling and rolling road tune. The car is described as starting readily and running well and feeling like a well sorted machine.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

TUP 825K

Odometer:

51,000 miles

Reg Number:

TUP 825K

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in March 1968, the '1600' was notable as the first Morgan 4/4 model to offer 100mph plus performance.

Based around a box-section chassis equipped with independent 'sliding pillar' front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes, its traditionally constructed thin-gauge metal over ash bodywork contributed towards a commendably low kerb weight (circa 700kg).

True to the marque practice of using proprietary running gear, the newcomer was powered by a Ford-sourced 1599cc four-cylinder `crossflow' engine allied to four-speed all-synchromesh manual transmission.

Initially available in basic or 'Competition Model' guises, the latter's Ford 1600GT (86bhp) unit was standardised during 1971.

With its evocative styling, characterful interior and involving driving experience, the 4/4 1600 proved a beguiling proposition.

Supplied new by I & J MacDonald of Maiden Law on May 1st 1972, the condition of this delightful Morgan is a testament to the care that R.

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