Equipment
1,498/65hp, 4-speed, chrome spoke wire wheels, front disc brakes, Firestone tires, badge bar, single Lucas driving light, dual wing mirrors, wood dash, period Motorola radio, heat and defrost, tonneau cover.
Condition
Represented with original engine, two owners and 18,225 miles from new. Restoration finished at the end of 2018. Original wood body frame and sheet metal. New wire wheels. Slight pitting around the radio, but otherwise the interior looks like new. The engine bay and underbody look new as well. A fresh, handsome Morgan with no excuses. Located in Florida.
Market commentary
RM's inspection report calls this car one of the best Morgans they've ever sold. Indeed, Morgans don't often get this kind of royal treatment when it comes time to restore them. The bidders seemed to recognize this right away, bidding it up to $38,000 by May 26 (Tuesday). That would have been a relatively strong price for a 4/4 right there, but this final result is surprisingly high. It's top-end money for a top notch car, but the same money could also get you into a very good Plus 4 or even a reasonably nice Plus 8 although nothing so thoroughly represents the Morgan experience better than a 4/4. A great car at an advantageous price less than the $63,000 reportedly spent on its restoration. "Always buy a restored car" say the experts. "Don't undertake one yourself." Truer words were never spoken.