1975 Morgan 4/4

Registration No: JUM 571N
Chassis No: B3479
MOT: Exempt

• Offered with a extensive history file which notably evidences a recent top and bottom end engine overhaul
• Fitted with a five-speed gearbox
• The subject of a previous cosmetic overhaul
• Showing just five owners from new including the vendor

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.

We are pleased to present a well-maintained and useable 4/4 with just five keepers from new. This Morgan was ordered through Yorkshire’s Otley Motors (‘The Ford People’) by a local man, Mr. Gavin Rintoul, who kept it until the mid-1990s. Mr. Rintoul lavished care on it, spending over £6,000 with Colin Musgrove & Associates in 1986 to have it extensively overhauled, which included fitting new wings and valances. In 1993, an entirely new chassis frame was made to the original pattern by Chassis Build Ltd.

It benefitted from further refurbishment between 2016 and 2020. The then-owner replaced various parts including the kingpins, clutch assembly and rear springs. In 2017, L.F. Engine Services overhauled the engine, which included a +0.040in rebore, cylinder head refurbishment, and new pistons, main bearings and big-end bearings. In 2020, the brake discs were refurbished and the radiator was reconditioned, prior to the vendor acquiring the Morgan in 2021.

The extensive history file includes the current V5C, MOTs spanning 1987 to 2020, numerous invoices dating back to the 1970s, photographs of the car in bare metal, an Owners Handbook and, most impressively, correspondence between Otley Motors and Mr. Rintoul pertaining to the ordering of the car. It appears today wearing an attractive older repaint and has at some stage been fitted with a five-speed gearbox.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430