1978 Morgan 4/4
Just 24,000 recorded miles

Registration No: FSF 706S
Chassis No: B4184
MOT: Exempt

• Dispatched new on the 31st March 1978 to a Mr Hanagan via John Britten Garages in Hertfordshire
• Long term previous ownership of some thirty years
• Subject to much restoration work between 2019 and 2023
• Just 24,000 recorded miles

PLEASE NOTE: This lot is offered with the hood, full tonneau cover, side screens, and luggage rack.

Introduced in March 1968, the 1600 was notable as the first Morgan 4/4 model to offer performance exceeding 100mph. Based around a box-section chassis equipped with independent 'sliding pillar' front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and front disc and rear drum brakes, its traditionally-constructed thin-gauge metal-over-ash bodywork contributed towards a commendably low kerb weight (circa 700kg). True to Morgan’s practice of using proprietary running gear, the newcomer was powered by a Ford 1599cc four-cylinder crossflow engine allied with a four-speed all-synchromesh manual transmission. Initially available in basic or 'Competition Model' guises, the latter's 86bhp Ford 1600GT unit was standardised during 1971. With its evocative styling, characterful interior and involving driving experience, the 4/4 1600 proved a beguiling proposition.

Our 1978 4/4 is a superb example, having benefitted much from the touch of a prolific restorer. Originally sold through John Britten Garages in Hertfordshire to a Mr. Hanagan, it spent almost 30 years in single ownership prior to being purchased by the late Roy Jackson in 2019, after a period out of use. Mr. Jackson was the son of an amateur racing driver who competed in the 1950s, but it was not until he retired from his job in 2013 that he was able to indulge his own passion for interesting cars. Between then and his death in 2024, he restored 26 historic cars and military vehicles.

The Morgan needed much renovation when Mr. Jackson acquired it, and the ash frame was reconstructed with mostly new wood between 2019 and 2022. Other desirable features of this well-prepared car include wire wheels, a tonneau cover, door handles, a luggage carrier, a spare wheel cover and a locking fuel cap. It has also received a few modifications, including Plus 8 wings, a scuttle roll bar kit and 6mm aluminium flooring instead of the original plywood, hence it appears to be a very useable and capable sports car. The vendor describes it as ‘excellent’ in almost all respects, with ‘very good’ interior trim and ‘no known faults.’

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452