£26,437
1983 Morgan 4/4 1600 - 3,500 Miles from new
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022
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Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£26,437
1983 Morgan 4/4 1600 - 3,500 Miles from new
UK • 26 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Morgan 4/4, first delivered in 1983, boasts remarkably low mileage (circa 3,500) due to its original owner's diplomatic service and subsequent storage. Recently recommissioned with documented investment, it features a new Dark Red mohair roof complementing its Metallic Grey body and Dark Red interior, making it a well-preserved example.
Condition
8
The car has exceptionally low mileage (circa 3,500) and is in original condition, barring a new mohair roof. It has been featured in The Essential Morgan Buyers Guide and was recently recommissioned. However, its age and storage history might imply the need for careful inspection.
/ 10
3,500 miles
A207 BKU
1983
Auction
C6385
RHD
United Kingdom
£26,437
1983 Morgan 4/4 1600 - 3,500 Miles from new
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 26 Aug 2022
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Originally ordered on 4th September 1976, through Deer Leap Garage in Berkhamsted, in the days when Morgan had an enviable order book, this particular 4/4 was destined not to reach its first owner, Mr F.
N.
Cory-Wright until 24th August 1983, with the specification changing from that originally ordered to the far more desirable vehicle which remains today as it left Malvern all those years ago.
With the original owner travelling and working abroad as a Queens Messenger within the Diplomatic Corp, the car was destined to remain in storage for many years which it did until the owner's passing in 2016.
It is noted that the very low mileage was recorded at that time as just 1,745 with, interestingly, several of the diplomatic bags remaining with the car to this day.
The family then made the difficult decision to pass the Morgan on to a new home and accordingly it was fully recommissioned by Allon White Sports Cars, Morgan Dealers of some repute, with £5,000 being invested prior to its...
Price Analysis vs Other 4/4 1600s
£7,290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,710
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th May 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
3,401 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th May 2022, 3,401 miles
Passed
On 7th Dec 2020, 2,834 miles
Passed
On 11th Dec 2019, 2,352 miles
Passed
On 4th Mar 2019, 2,298 miles
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