1992 Morgan 4/4

Highlights

• Classic Morgan styling
• Fuel-injected Ford engine
• Five speed manual gearbox
• Current owner since 2009
• Lots of paperwork inc. original bill of sale

Overview

Although 100bhp may not seem like a lot by today’s standards, when you put this in a car which only weighs 868 kg you get the kind of direct and responsive driving experience we all dream of. Morgan managed this in a model which first rolled off the production line of their picturesque Malvern factory back in 1936. And back then it only managed a mere 34 bhp.

The example offered here was built in 1992 and features a 1.6-litre, fuel-injected, four-cylinder Ford engine. It was the first iteration of the 4/4 to be fitted with a five-speed gearbox. The distinctive low profile of the car is enhanced by its sweeping wings and long running boards, hand-crafted from aluminium. A leather interior was specified when the first owner ordered the car, along with a smart walnut-veneered dashboard.

There is a good collection of paperwork to go with this Morgan, including the original bill of sale, which itemises details such as the chrome door handles, and leather bonnet strap. The MOT record shows that it has only been driven a few miles per year in recent times, and won’t need to be tested again until April 2026.

Finished in a flamboyant shade of Corsa Red, the body remains in good overall condition. Distinctively ‘Morgan’ features include triple windscreen wipers, bonnet louvres, rear luggage rack, and plenty of chrome trim. It’s the kind of car which just begs to be driven with a trusty leather suitcase strapped to the back and your scarf fluttering in the breeze.

History and documentation

• Registered 30 January 1992
• Original sales invoice with list of options
• Original owner’s handbook
• Large collection of old MOT certificates
• Two keys
• Current MOT expires 29 Apr 2026
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Three former keepers
• Current owner acquired the car in Sep 2009
• HPI clear
• Private plate J100 MOG included in sale

Interior

• The snug cockpit of this Morgan has all the features of a classic sportscar
• Low-cut doors provide plenty of elbow room
• The black leather upholstery was an optional extra when new, at a cost of £570
• It remains well presented, with some light creases, but no damage that we could see
• Matching leather-trimmed black carpets
• The leather continues onto the door cards and padded dashboard top
• Useful storage bins in the doors, and a lockable glovebox in the dashboard
• Wooden-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel
• No modern intrusions like cruise control or a radio
• Heater
• Burr walnut veneered dashboard
• Large tachometer and speedometer
• Auxiliary gauges: fuel level, temperature, oil pressure, and voltmeter
• There is some luggage space behind the seats
• Rear tonneau cover keeps everything neatly hidden

Exterior

• Unmistakable classic Morgan styling with sweeping wings and horseshoe front grille
• Aluminium body panels and wings
• Leather bonnet strap
• Chrome luggage rack at the rear
• Corsa Red paint
• There are some scratches and scuffs to the paintwork, particularly on the edges of the wings
• The body panels look good, with no obvious damage
• 15-inch centre-lock wire wheels
• Continental and Firestone tyres
• Rear-mounted spare wheel
• Polished chrome trim pieces
• Round headlights
• Flat windscreen with additional wind deflectors
• Triple windscreen wipers
• The car has a soft top roof but it’s not been erected under the current owner’ tenure
• The seller reports that the underside is in good condition, with the car always having been stored in a garage
• Stainless steel exhaust

Mechanical

• 1,598 cc four-cylinder fuel-injected Ford EFi engine
• Only 868 kg
• Produces 100 bhp
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Rear-wheel drive
• Engine bay clean
• The underside looks clean
• The MOT records show that the car has only been driven around 1,000 miles since 2020
• The only current MOT advisory is for slight lift in both front suspension legs
• There are plenty of hand-written invoices for servicing going back to the 1990s
• The seller tells us that the car starts well, and has been well looked after
• No warning lights reported

Summary

Although it’s not seen much action in recent years, this Morgan deserves to be driven and enjoyed: its ample performance and airy driving position allow you to hang an elbow over the top of the door and dash through the countryside. And the fuel-injected engine will burble away happily under the long bonnet while you grapple with the wooden steering wheel and work your way through the gears. For many, it’s bliss!

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Stourbridge, West Midlands.