Lot details Registration No: ANW627M Chassis No: B3202 Mot Expiry: June 2007
Introduced in March 1968, the '1600' was notable as the first Morgan 4/4 model to offer 100mph plus performance. Based around a box-section ladder-frame chassis equipped with independent 'sliding pillar' front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum hydraulic brakes, the aluminium over ash construction of its bodywork contributed towards a commendably low kerb weight (circa 700kg). True to the marque tradition of using proprietary running gear, the newcomer was powered by a Ford-sourced 1599cc four-cylinder engine (complete with cross-flow cylinder head) allied to four-speed manual transmission. Initially available in basic or 'competition model' guises, the latter's Ford 1600GT (86bhp) unit was standardised during 1971. Impractical yet beguiling, the 4/4 1600 sported a no-nonsense interior, minimal luggage space and potentially argumentative hood. Further boasting a singularly involving driving experience and vivid acceleration, it remained in production until March 1982 by which time some 3,513 are thought to have been sold.
Finished in green with black vinyl upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork and wheels / tyres (while, he judges the paintwork to be "fair"). Reportedly benefiting from a "recent new exhaust manifold, petrol tank and battery", 'TPT 374M' is said to have had its rollover bar fitted by a previous owner (but to have never seen competition usage). Apparently suffering from a "small split on the driver's seat" and a "milometer that works intermittently", the Morgan is thought by the seller to have covered approximately 52,000 miles (though, only 46,781 of those have been recorded). Riding on silver painted wire wheels, this appealing British sportscar is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until June 20th 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle now has the registration number ANW627M and not the number which appears in the catalogue.
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