Equipment
LHD. 2138/140hp, dual Webers, 4-speed, wire wheels, Vredestein tires, badge bar, Lucas driving lights, Ostrich leather, woodrim steering wheel.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
The 21st of 26 built and the original 1964 London Motor Show car. Restored to a different appearance than how it appeared then, but done to good standards. The paint and chrome are older but presentable. The driver’s side mirror is missing. The ostrich leather is incorrect but looks good. Tidy underneath. Uneven panel gaps. It’s an important if infamous car for Morgan people, and super rare.
Market commentary
The Plus 4 Plus (or +4+) was a big step outside Morgan's comfort zone. It was even further outside Morgan owners' comfort zone, and nobody wanted it, so the company went right back to making its bread and butter '30s-style roadsters. That this one is relatively famous (or infamous?) appears to have little impact on its value, and neither do the modifications. Bonhams sold it in Scottsdale 10 years ago when its restoration was much fresher for $230,500. It would have been reasonable to expect a similar number in 2023, but the market for an oddball model from such a niche carmaker isn't very big, and the right buyer wasn't at Quail Lodge.