1996 Morgan 4/4
Just 19,000 miles from new

Registration No: P268 DBL
Chassis No: SA944180004D09797
MOT: March 2027

• Low mileage of just 19,000 miles from new
• Supplied new by Morgan main agent Richard Thorne of Reading, and specified with desirable options of a walnut dashboard, Green leather interior, and lockable doors
• Just three owners from new
• Supplied with a history file including the original purchase invoice and sale literature

The Morgan 4/4 was in production for an amazing eighty-three years (1936-2019), a fact that earned both manufacturer and model a place in the Guinness Book of Records. The Malvern Company’s first four-wheeled, four-cylinder design (hence the name), it stayed true to the same tried and tested formula for generations. Unveiled in 1993, the Morgan 4/4 1800 was faster, cleaner and more frugal than many of its predecessors. Based around a box-section ladder-frame chassis equipped with independent 'sliding pillar' front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, and disc and drum hydraulic brakes, the aluminium-over-ash construction of its bodywork contributed towards a commendably low kerb weight (circa 1,914lbs.). Embracing the marque tradition of using proprietary running gear, the newcomer was powered by a Ford-sourced 1,796cc four-cylinder Zetec engine (complete with fuel-injection and double overhead camshafts) allied to a five-speed manual transmission. Impractical yet beguiling, the 4/4 1800 sported a basic interior and minimal luggage space, offset by a singularly involving driving experience and vivid acceleration.

This Morgan has covered under 19,000 miles across its life, largely in the care of just two owners. Sporting its original Connaught Green paintwork, it was sold new through Morgan dealer Richard Thorne to a Mr. Ash of Maidenhead for £20,815. The base price was £15,175, but desirable options including a Green leather interior, rubber-back carpets, badge bar, locking external door handles, bonnet strap, walnut facia, passenger door mirror, luggage rack, and speakers and ariel (some now removed) added cost.

Mr. Ash owned the car until 2005 and covered around 15,000 miles. The second owner kept it until 2025, and MOTed it most years but seldom drove it. It was sold to our vendor last year, and the present mileage is just over 18,500. Despite the limited use, it has been well looked after, as evidenced by numerous invoices for servicing and maintenance, many from Richard Thorne. In 2018, the Morgan went to Thorne for a comprehensive service and check-up which included inspecting the mechanicals, electrics, fluids, tyres and more. The brakes were dedusted and adjusted and the exhaust rubbers and clamps were replaced, the total cost reaching £1,656. More recently, it received a service and cambelt change by Spratley’s garage in 2021 at 17,704 miles.

Just before changing hands last year, it passed its MOT, and since then it has again been serviced with the oil, filters and coolant changed, the rear fuel pipes (tank to pump) replaced and the suspension oiled, while the chassis has been wire-brushed and protected with Dinitrol. Seen to run and drive well on the photoshoot, it is seemingly a nicely presented example, supplied with history including the V5C, MOTs back to 2004, a current no advisory MOT certificate until 2027, a multitude of invoices for servicing and upkeep, the owner’s handbook and the original sales invoice from Richard Thorne. Full weather equipment is present, as well as the luggage rack and badge bar.

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