2014 Morgan 4/4

CLASSIC car ownership has never been more popular than it is now. A constant stream of events and an abundance of flourishing owners’ clubs is testament to the fact. But not everyone wants to spend their weekends lubricating trunnions or tuning carburettors, which is one of the reasons why the modern classic has become something of a phenomenon.

Arguably the ideal classic is one which looks ancient but features modern running gear, so you don’t have to worry about overheating in traffic and you don’t need the calf muscles of an Olympic athlete to work the clutch. Step forward the Morgan 4/4.

Its model designation ‘4-4’ (later ‘4/4’) stood for four wheels and four cylinders. Apart from a break during World War II (and the period March 1951 to September 1955) the 4/4 has been in continuous production from its debut right up to the present day.

Always a popular choice for sports car enthusiasts across the globe, the combination of the typically British 1930's styling with its flowing wings, modern performance and reliability have ensured the Morgan is as popular today as it ever has been.

Finished in what is considered to be one of the very best colour combinations of racing red with tan leather, our Moran houses the sweet and flexible 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine which is happy to rev, making use of the Mazda MX-5-sourced five-speed gearbox and a total weight of under 800kg.

The car was delivered new into Melbourne by Morgan Australia where it has spent most of its life. The current owner purchased the car from Morgan Australia as a pre-owned vehicle. When the current owner purchased the car form Morgan AU, he also added extended warranty to the sale. The car has been kept in excellent condition and also recently had a service completed by the approved Morgan service centre in Sydney.

With summer arriving, this is the perfect motorcar to enjoy weekend trips in all directions.