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1952 Morgan plus 4 - these cars were built originally to compete in 6 day trials immediately after the war.
I’ve owned this car (my third Morgan) for 8 plus years - it has had a complete rebuild over the last year and a half, with a late TR4A engine.
I’ve enjoyed the work so much, I need to start a new project.
This listing was written from information supplied by XXXXX after meeting XXXXX the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
Alan provided a copy of the V5C logbook, which we verified against his photo ID for name and address confirmation.
Alan provided his photo ID, which we verified against the name and address on the V5C logbook.
History check actioned using HPi, the industry’s top verification service, for finance, write-offs, and stolen records.
Josh provided a copy of the V5C logbook, which we verified against his photo ID for name and address confirmation.
Josh provided his photo ID, which we verified against the name and address on the V5C logbook.
History check actioned using HPi, the industry’s top verification service, for finance, write-offs, and stolen records.
The car has had a bare metal respray in British Racing Green with silver wheels - stunning.
All 6 wheels re-enamelled in silver, fitted with 5.25 x 16 6 ply cross ply tyres.
Bodywork A1. No dinks dents or scratches - please look at the images.
Expensive bare metal respray in BRG with silver wheels - excellent condition.
Windscreen replaced 3.5 years ago by Tim Ayres of New Elms Garage.
Side screens and hood rear window are in very good original condition.
Delightful traditional vintage driving position, with wood rim steering wheel and fly off handbrake.
Seats re-covered in black leather with beading trim in green.
Wooden dash panel, with correct Morgan instruments, comprising of; speedometer, rev counter, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauge and ammeter.
Speedometer and rev-counter re-conditioned, so the mileage showing is clearly not the total the car has covered in its 75 odd years. Since the photos were taken I've done some more miles, it currently sits at 20,714 miles on the clock.
Four spoke wooden steering wheel fitted, with original steering wheel included.
Wooden gear lever knob.
Fly off handbrake.
Superb late TR4A engine with wonderful torque, makes for a very smooth and quick driving experience.
Late TR4A engine fitted with 89mm pistons and liners, Piper re-profiled cam, rebuilt twin SU carbs, stainless steel free flow exhaust, electronic ignition etc.
Crankshaft rear oil seal modification fitted with machining, parts, help and advice by TRGB in Cambridgeshire.
Clutch bell housing modified to take a roller bearing by G.E.E. Ltd near Stroud.
Standard Morgan traditional suspension, regularly serviced, beautifully suited to the cross ply tires.
I’ve fitted a brake servo to the standard drum brakes, but I’m not convinced it’s needed - gentle pressure is needed to avoid locking the wheels.
The performance is wonderful.
The increase in capacity has increased the torque, and you find third and fourth gear is all you tend to use. The car is light and quick, keeping up with modern traffic effortlessly.
The engine is not as yet fully run in, but shows immense potential.
Electronic ignition fitted, and I fitted a new traditional cloth covered wiring loom after a wire burnt out, one dark and very wet night, coming home on the A5. Driving without lights, screen flat, so I could see in the driving rain was a night to remember.
Huge history file, many, many receipts, articles and pictures from when the car was featured in early magazines.
Car no longer is required to be taxed or MOT’d. Car in my ownership has been regularly served by myself. It’s not difficult.
History file goes back to the fifties, just a small selection shown below.
All receipts from the latest rebuild kept and included of course.
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From Trade Classics:
This is a Market Auction listing, meaning we have not visited and photographed the car - instead the seller has supplied the images and written the description. However we’ve done all our usual seller checks, including photo ID that matches the V5, and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPi that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.
Viewings are welcomed, so please get in touch with us via the 'contact us' page - we just need to speak to you first on the phone, have you register on the site, and also send in valid photo ID before confirming a suitable time to visit.
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I'M INTERESTEDAsk Questions
Hi. Why and when was the reg. number changed..?
To the best of my knowledge, a previous owner kept the original registration. HPY849.
There was a possibility of the car being ex works, but I have been unable to confirm or deny!!!!
Has any work been done / needed to the ash frame please?
The ash frame is in perfect condition. It was inspected when stripped for the respray and found to be in excellent condition.
Hi is there a reserve price?
Hi Do you have a Reserve price?
Thanks.
Hi Jeremy,
All our cars have reserves set, unless stated otherwise, we aren’t able to divulge what it is though, as it undermines the auction.
Thanks,
Colin.
Hi, Do you have a ‘Reserve’ price?
Hi Alan
Typed in the wrong time on my last comment. Should read Wednesday at 10.00 am.
Regsrds
Hi Jim,
We can help arrange a viewing for you, if you could send an email to [email protected] first, as we need to do some checks first.
Thanks,
Colin.
Jim. Wednesday is absolutely fine.
If you could email Trade Classics they will sort the details, they don’t like me arranging things direct with you, for security reasons apparently.
See you Wednesday.
Best regards.
Hi
Could I come and view Tuesday this week, at a time to suite you. Coming from Banbury.
Kind regards
Sadly I’m in Oxford on Tuesday. Any other day would be fine.
Regards.
Ok. Lets make it Wednesday.. 19.00 am ?
Is the car available for test drive in the new year?
Yes. Contact me through the auction site.
Hi,
Like Alan says, if you could send an email to [email protected] we can help arrange a viewing, we just need to do some checks first.
Thanks,
Colin.
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Northampton
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