1981 Morgan 4/4

Of all the classic British post-war roadsters produced, no other car is quite as distinctive and easily recognized as a Morgan and particularly the 4/4 with its, nearly, eighty years of presence on our roads. The 4/4 name indicated that this model had 4 wheels and 4 cylinders and the general appearance of the car hasn't altered much in all those years. With a simple and strong drive train, agile handling and a truly visceral ride quality, driving a well-sorted Morgan is regularly grin, (and occasionally grimace) inducing. Its timeless styling never fails to turn heads and generate appreciation, strange when you think they have been around forever, and they are perennial favourites at shows and touring events.

The right-hand drive, Morgan 4/4 for sale here was first registered on 14/05/1981 and is finished in British Racing Green with a black interior. It's powered by a 1600cc Ford Kent Crossflow engine producing around 95 bhp and mated to a Ford 4-speed gearbox. It was imported to Denmark in March 2007. The vendor describes the condition of the coachwork as good, but judging from the photographs, it looks very good. The interior also looks in great shape and is lifted by an attractive wood-rim steering wheel (the original is still with the car). The hood and tonneau are in black and appear to be in excellent condition. There are a number of photographs of the car's Ash frame and, from these, it looks sound, although any interested parties are advised to inspect it themselves as the wooden frame is the core of the car. However the engine bay and other 'behind the scenes' areas look a little scruffy and an enthusiastic new owner may want to spend a bit of time detailing, particularly if you are planning to attend a few shows.

With the car are a number of old UK MoTs and various invoices as well as its handbooks and owners manual. Old Morgans seem to go on forever, and we suspect that should we be holding an auction here in 2116, this Morgan may well here.