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£30,937

1939 Morgan 4/4 Series 1 'Flat Rad' (1098cc Climax Engine)

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2021

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AI Listing Summary

This is a meticulously restored Series 1 Morgan 4/4 from 1936, owned by a Morgan enthusiast for 25 years. The car features a rare 1098cc Climax engine originally intended for the Le Mans Replica, a chassis-up rebuild, and minimal use since restoration, making it an exquisite example.

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Condition 

9

The car underwent a chassis-up rebuild by Morgan fanatics, with attention to detail. Every mechanical aspect, including the engine, gearbox, rear axle, suspension, and steering, received attention. The interior was restored and retrimmed, with new chromework and gleaming Ford Deep Blue paint. Minimal use since completion suggests excellent condition, justifying a rating of 9.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

#827

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

VV 7819

RHD/LHD:

RHD

A fabulous, Series 1 'Flat Rad' from 25-years ownership Exemplary restoration by true Morgan fanatics and craftsmen Chassis-up rebuild with outstanding attention to detail Fitted with a 1098cc Climax from the Le Mans Replica Finished in Ford Deep Navy with black trim Minimal use since completion .

Simply exquisite The Morgan 4/4 (later known as the 4/4 Series 1 ) made its debut at the Motor Show in 1936 (until then Morgans had only ever appeared at the Motor Cycle Show) priced very competitively at 185 Guineas.

The new car featured an open two-seater body with luggage space behind the seats and two spare wheels mounted at the rear.

The four-cylinder Coventry Climax had a capacity of 1122cc with overhead pushrod-operated inlet valves and side exhaust valves and 34bhp was transmitted through a Borg and Beck clutch down a short shaft to a mid-mounted 4-speed gearbox and onwards down a Hardy Spicer prop shaft to a spiral-bevel back axle.

Having been with its current custodian for appr...

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£8,979

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£20,025

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£30,937

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