Morgan 4/4 1962

History and background

The Morgan 4/4 was introduced in 1936 as Morgan's first four-wheeled model. The type designation refers to four wheels and four cylinders, clearly distinguishing the car from the brand's earlier three-wheelers. The basic Morgan 4/4 remained recognizable for decades due to its conventional construction with a welded steel chassis, wooden body frame and lightweight body. Within the British sports car world, the model occupied a distinctive position because Morgan stuck to traditional construction methods at a time when many manufacturers were already switching to more modern constructions.

The Morgan 4/4 was delivered in various versions and had an exceptionally long production run. As a result, the model is among the longest produced passenger cars’s with a virtually unchanged basic concept. In the 1950s and 1960s, the car remained a niche product for enthusiasts of classically driven, relatively simple sports cars. The 1962 example falls within the early postwar generation, a period in which Morgan maintained its firm place in the market with compact models that relied heavily on craftsmanship and recognizable styling.

The Morgan 4/4 is also historically significant because the model formed the basis for Morgan's later success with four-wheeled cars’s. The combination of traditional appearance, low build and limited production numbers made the car an early model with its own place within the classic sports car segment. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, this makes the Morgan 4/4 a representative of a very specific British construction philosophy that has been maintained in this form for an unusually long time.

Characteristics and particulars

This 1962 Morgan 4/4 was imported from America and is in original, unrestored and driveable condition. European import duties have been paid. Work is required to use and issue a license plate. With this, the car has a configuration and documentation history relevant for further preparation within European traffic.

Characteristic of the Morgan 4/4 is the combination of a classic body structure and a very recognizable, narrow and long design. The model is known for its relatively simple technical basis and emphasis on low weight and traditional character. Compared to many of its contemporaries, the Morgan 4/4 remained true to a compact size and a handcrafted production method, which gives the model its own place within sports car history. The 1962 version belongs to the period when Morgan had still clearly retained the original concept.

Summary

The 1962 Morgan 4/4 is a classic four-wheeled Morgan model with a long model history and a recognizable place within British sports car building. This example was imported from America, is in original, unrestored and driveable condition and has complied European import duties. Work is required for use and registration. To get a good idea of the lot we advise you to come to the viewing day.