1978 Morgan 4/4
Just 7,000 miles from new

Registration No: GHG 747S
Chassis No: B4189
MOT: April 2027

• Just 7,000 miles from new and current ownership since 1992
• Understood to have been ordered new for a member of the Cadburys family
• Offered with a collection of old MOT certificates back to 1981
• Fitted with 4 new tyres and complete with tonneau, hood and side screens

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has a fresh MOT certificate

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

With only 7,172 miles on the clock, and 3 careful owners, the last since 1992, this must surely be one of the lowest mileage 1970s Morgan's on the market. Understood to have been ordered new in April 1978 by a gentlemen for his wife who was a member of the Cadburys family, hence the chocolate brown colour, it comes complete with tonneau, hood and side screens. Having recently been serviced and fitted with four brand new tyres the Morgan ran well on the recent photoshoot. Offered with MOT certificates dating back to 1981 and a current V5C, it is understood a fresh MOT certificate will be present by the time of sale.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760