This Morgan Plus 4 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1957 Morgan Plus 4 was purchased by the seller in 1974 and subsequently refurbished beginning in the late 1980s. The car is finished in green and black over black leather and powered by a 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes 15″ wire wheels, a black vinyl soft top, side curtains, halogen headlights, mesh headlight guards, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and a heater. This Plus 4 is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, refurbishment photos and records, a tool kit, spare parts, a copy of the Morgan Record Card, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Originally finished in Ivory, the car was first repainted in green and black following an impact to the right rear in the late 1960s. The seller then bought the car in 1974, took it off the road after a front subframe failure in 1982, and began refurbishment work in 1986. The work was completed in 2015 and included a frame-off repaint—again in green and black—using oil-based DuPont Centari paint. The seller reports that a strengthened front subframe was installed and that the chassis was powder-coated following reinforcement at the rear axle dip, firewall crossmember, and steering box mount. Additional equipment includes a black vinyl soft top, side curtains, Lucas headlights with halogen bulbs, and mesh headlight guards. Chips are noted on the driver’s door entry, and close-up photos of the paint and trim are provided in the gallery.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Painted 15″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knockoffs are claimed to be the first set fitted on a Morgan and are mounted with 155-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A matching spare is mounted to the rear bodywork. Sachs shocks are fitted, and braking is handled by four-wheel drums.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

The seats were retrimmed in black leather during the late 1980s, and the door panels were wrapped in matching vinyl. A factory-optional heater remains in place, while three-point seatbelts and a battery disconnect switch have been added.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Badges from 1966 racing events are present on the dashboard.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

The wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel sits ahead of creme-colored Smiths instrumentation that includes a 6k-rpm tachometer, a 110-mph speedometer, and a combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 35k miles, and the total mileage is unknown.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

The numbers-matching Triumph inline-four was rebuilt to 2.3 liters in the late 1980s using Mahle pistons and liners. A “3/4 race” camshaft was also installed, and additional equipment includes twin SU H-6 side-draft carburetors, a brass deep-core radiator, a solid-state SU electric fuel pump, and a replacement cotton-wrapped wiring harness with a supplementary fuse and relay for the pump and halogen headlights.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Photos taken during various stages of the refurbishment work can be viewed in the gallery. A tool kit, spare parts, multiple keys, manufacturer’s literature, refurbishment records, and a copy of the Morgan Record Card are also included in the sale.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

The car participated in the California Mille in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

49-Years-Owned 1957 Morgan Plus 4

The car is titled in California using the engine number, which is TS14080ME. The title VIN substitutes a 5 for the S. Chassis number 3619 is stamped on the frame, and can be viewed in the gallery.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $47,500 by alfa8c
Auction Ended April 7, 2023 at 12:27PM PT
Bids 24
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BaT Essentials

Location: Berkeley, California 94710
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 3619
  • 35k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 2.3-Liter Inline-Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Two-Tone Green & Black Paint
  • Black Leather Interior
  • Black Soft Top
  • 15″ Wire Wheels
  • Side Windows
  • Moto-Lita Steering Wheel
  • Chrome Headlight Guards
  • Tools & Spare Parts
  • Manufacturer’s Literature
  • Morgan Record Card
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #103338