2010 Shannons Sydney Summer Classic Auction

 

Lot 5

1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster

Guiding Range

$25,800

Engine:
4 Cyl in line
Gearbox:
Manual
Body work:
Roadster
Colour:
Blue
Engine No.:
CT68888ME
Chassis No.:
3293
Interior:
Black
Trim:
Vinyl
Wheels:
Steel disc
Brakes:
Drum/Drum
1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster
  • 1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster
  • 1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster
  • 1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster
  • 1955 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster

Description

The Morgan Motor Company is among the oldest independent automobile companies in existence with their turn of the century factory in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, England, producing classic sports cars today just as it has for nearly 100 years.

The Morgan Plus 4 Roadster came with an inline four-cylinder engine rated at 57 horsepower, twin SU carburetors, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, solid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and four-wheel Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes; It is a traditionally constructed and engineered sports car that pays the purchaser back in spades in terms of performance, enjoyment and ease of maintenance. The Morgan is carefully designed, built, and tested so as to provide a sports roadster that has good performance, is comfortable, easy to handle, simple to maintain, economical to operate, and sporty in appearance.

History

This vehicle was imported from the UK by an Australian Air Force officer, and subsequently purchased by a member of the Morgan Club in NSW who owned it for 25 years. The current owner has had the car for 6 years.

The engine has been upgraded to Triumph TR4A specifications, increasing the capacity of the pushrod 4 cylinder engine to 2138cc, giving a significant increase in performance. The body has recently been resprayed and the brakes overhauled. Four boxes of spares accompany the vehicle which include twin Webers on a manifold and new front suspension pillars to take disc brakes. It also comes with a new hood and side curtains and tonneau cover and a Factory Certificate. Recently new front tyres have also been fitted.

This is a classic sports car in the English tradition in very good condition, and with its upgraded engine will provide exhilarating open air motoring.

To be sold registered in New South Wales.

This vehicle is now available for inspection at 65 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. To arrange a viewing call the New South Wales Auction Team: Ian Clayton on 13 46 46 (ext 4).

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