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

1959 Morgan Plus 4

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Sold for $37,250 on 1/20/23

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This 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is finished in dark green over black leather and was sold on BaT in April 2020 before it was acquired by the selling dealer in November 2022. Powered by a 2,138cc Triumph inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the car is equipped with a black soft top, a wooden dashboard, a louvered bonnet, a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, a luggage rack, twin SU carburetors, front disc brakes, wind wings, and chrome 15″ wire-spoke wheels. Work since 2020 included overhauling the engine and cylinder head, replacing the clutch assembly along with engine and transmission mounts, and installing an electric cooling fan, stainless-steel brake lines, and an electric fuel pump. This Plus 4 is now offered by the selling dealer with a tonneau cover, a banjo-style steering wheel, owner and service manuals, recent records, side curtains with a storage bag, and a Pennsylvania title.

The body is finished in dark green and features a black soft top. Equipment includes a fixed windshield, a chrome luggage rack, fender-mounted mirrors, wind wings, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a split bonnet with louvers and a leather strap. Paint imperfections are identified in the gallery.

Chrome 15″ wheels with two-eared knock-off nuts are mounted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A spare is mounted to the rear bodywork, and a jack is located in the toolbox under the bonnet. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. The tie rod ends, rear wheel cylinders, and brake shoes were replaced in 2019, and stainless-steel front brake lines were installed in November 2020.

The cockpit features seating surfaces upholstered in black leather that extends to the center tunnel and door panels. Equipment includes a wooden dashboard, a heater, a glove compartment, a rear parcel shelf, and lap belts.

A wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation that includes a 6k-rpm tachometer, a 110-mph speedometer, and a combination gauge. The choke knob was replaced under prior ownership. The five-digit odometer shows 5,500 miles, 20 of which have been added by the selling dealer, who reports that switches mounted under the dashboard operate the electric cooling fan and electric fuel pump. Total mileage is unknown.

The Triumph-sourced 2,138cc inline-four was overhauled in 2021 with replacement .020″-over connecting rod bearings, .010″-over main bearings, piston rings, timing chain and tensioner, camshaft timing gear, gaskets, motor mounts, and more as outlined by the parts invoices in the gallery. The cylinder head reportedly received replacement valves, guides, and hardened seats. Features include an electric cooling fan, twin polished SU carburetors, and an electric fuel pump.

The engine number 45602 is stamped on the block and corresponds with a stamping on the bonnet hinge, a photo of which can be viewed in the gallery

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The clutch assembly and transmission mounts were reportedly replaced following the 2020 auction. Corrosion is visible on the undercarriage and exhaust components.

A tonneau cover, a black soft top, a removed banjo-style steering wheel, owner and workshop manuals, recent records, and side curtains with sliding windows and a storage bag accompany the car.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $37,250 by Porchetarga
Auction Ended	January 20, 2023 at 10:21AM PT
Bids	37

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