1961 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster This Morgan is a very rare and desirable example that has completed a meticulous professional restoration to a Show/Driver level. Of all the classic British post-war roadsters produced no other car is quite as unique or charming as the Morgan Plus 4. With a simple and strong drive train agile handling and a truly visceral sporting ride quality driving a well-sorted Morgan is ceaselessly grin-inducing. Timeless and distinctive styling never fails to garner appreciation part of the reason these iconoclastic cars are perennial favorites at shows and touring events. The early 1960s models are really the most representative of the breed and easily the best to drive with the significant benefit of the Triumph sourced inline four-cylinder engine. This is an extremely nice example that is as good on the bottom as it is on the top. The factory is still in existence so the parts are easily obtainable. The brightwork is great shape all of the glass and rubber is excellent. Hardly ever used the soft top and soft top frame are in excellent condition as is the full tonneau cover and each of the side curtains. Everything works as it should including all of the original white faced instruments the car’s headlamps and the bumper mounted Lucas running lamp. Includes a soft top and side windows along with a Morgan Certificate of Authenticity. If you’ve been looking for an honest mechanically excellent and beautifully presented Morgan Plus 4 this car deserves your serious attention. It has all the right things going for it: beautiful body-off restoration well maintained strong original mechanicals and a fantastic color combination. It is sure to bring its next owner years of continued pleasure. Specifications: Performance: 4-Cylinder 2138 cc Triumph 4-Cylinder engine Original Colors: Silver-Grey exterior / Maroon interior / Black soft top Miles: 11 miles driven since restoration Tires: Kumho 165/80R15 87T Wheels: Chrome Wire Wheels Engine Number: KA2347E Body Number: 2628 VIN: 4796 Features/Options: Includes Morgan Certificate of Authenticity Manuals The Plus 4 arose alongside the ready availability of the Standard Triumph 4-cylinder engine in twin carb tune as used in the Triumph TR series. The engine offered considerably more horsepower than the other (mostly Ford) 4-cylinders that Morgan had access to in the 1950s.Nearly everything else remained the same including the ash wood framed body sliding pillar front suspension that dated back to the Edwardian era cut down doors and rudimentary weather protection the nifty Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel and the special-to-Morgan cream-colored Smiths gauges. Flat radiator front ends gave way to a really pretty waterfall design around 1954 and 48-spoke wire wheels began to become more prevalent but that was pretty much it in terms of changes.There were three body styles available the standard two-seat roadster the very lovely drophead coupe (with a three position top and roll up windows) and the slightly ungainly four-seat roadster. The Super Sports model added tuning mods and some additional horsepower. They’re subsequently rare and desirable. Supplies of the Standard Triumph four began to dwindle (the TR4 went out of production in 1967) just as U.S. safety and emissions regulations started to get tough for small companies like Morgan and more Ford Kent engine 4/4s started to turn up in the U.S. before the spigot shut off entirely until Bill Fink of Isis Imports in San Francisco figured out how to import propane-powered Morgans in the 1970s. Plus 4s are easy to own. Mechanical bits are Triumph equipment and the factory will happily supply anything else that an owner might want from entire bodies to new chassis and fenders.

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For those who want Classic Showcase to restore this vehicle consider this.Imagine if ordering the classic of your dreams was as easy as walking into your local dealer and ordering a new vehicle. You set the specifications and standards. Classic Showcase wants your dream to come true by making the process easy! We have dedicated many years perfecting the restoration of some of the best turnkey classic cars offered today. This vehicle is for the special collector who wants the restoration done their way. You pick the color combination and options you would like. Classic Showcase can make your vision become reality. Classic Showcase has the expertise to offer four levels of restoration. Our high level of craftsmanship and proficiency enables us to do award winning Concourse restorations equal to factory standards or better as well as a show-driver level restoration for those who would like to show and drive their vehicle. We can also create a driver level vehicle for the budget minded customer who wants a great looking car that they can drive daily. Classic Showcase specializes in honesty quality and superb craftsmanship with the passion required to do the job right. Classic Showcase will even provide you with a DVD documenting the restoration process. If you choose to have Classic Showcase has complete the restoration of your show car or show-driver we will review with you the basics of taking care of your new classic and keeping it in its high level of condition. We will show you how to properly maintain your car and can assist you by providing information on classic car clubs shows and help you find the right shop in your area to service your vehicle.

Levels of restoration offered by Classic Showcase

Driver Level Restoration: A driver level car is generally a strong #2 car that can be driven on a regular basis. This is the most affordable of our three levels of restoration and is usually for the person who wants a reliable beautiful classic car to drive. This car can be shown in driver level competitions.

Show-Driver Level Restoration: A show-driver level car is a 96+ point or a high level #2 car. These cars are generally found in a climate controlled facility and driven to Concours judging and car shows. Components are original or a proper replacement.

Concours Level Restoration: A show level car is a 99+ point or #1 car. These cars are generally not driven more than a few miles a year and found in a museum or collection. They may also be found in a climate controlled facility and transported in an enclosed trailer to Concours judging and car shows. All components are original or an exact replacement with attention to specific detail.

Preservation Level Restoration: Classic Showcase is now offering a Preservation level of restoration for those that do not want to disturb the originality of their vehicle. This is a minimal restoration level that focuses more on cleaning the vehicle and safety requirements and usually will not receive very many replacement parts. This vehicle can be shown in Preservation level competitions but is not a guaranteed winner. Our goal is to preserve the original patina of the vehicle.

Who We Are:

Classic Showcase is located in Southern California in San Diego County and has over 30 years of experience and knowledge with sports cars and classic vehicles. We have an on site world-class restoration facility and a separate showroom with over fifty classics in stock and ready to ship worldwide. Sometimes people hesitate to buy the vehicle of their dreams because it is 3000 miles away and they just do not know how to go about it we can make it easy.

Classic Showcase can help you with your long distance purchase so it does not have to be a problem or a bad experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are we available? If you have any questions ASK BEFORE YOU BID but please do not wait until the last minute. We are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you email us a question on the weekend we will answer on Monday. You may also call us with questions at (760) 758-6100 or fax us at (760) 758-0600. We are also happy to send more pictures if they are available just ask. Please note that we will check our email twice a day during our normal business hours so please don’t email us on the last day expecting us to get right back to you.

What if I am uncomfortable bidding? (About outside vehicle inspections) Before you bid we want you to feel comfortable making a long distance purchase. Please make an appointment to inspect the car yourself send a representative or we can arrange for an outside pre-purchase inspection. Classic Showcase always recommends having an outside pre-purchase inspection done on a vehicle before the purchase. This allows you to gain an outside opinion and evaluation of the vehicle as well as ask any questions you may have. There are a number of local specialized technicians not affiliated with Classic Showcase that offer this service. The cost usually starts at $250.00 and can go up depending on the shop and level of inspection requested. We can have the results faxed to you upon completion. Payment of this service by Paypal Visa or MasterCard is acceptable. Please call us at 760-758-6100 or fax 760-758-0600 to make arrangements.

Is there a warranty on this vehicle? This is a used vehicle sold as is without a warranty implied or expressed. Please keep in mind that we have not performed a full restoration on the vehicle. Our description is as complete as possible without dismantling the car.We have knowledge in what to look for with our 30 plus years experience. Pre-owned vehicles could have normal wear and tear. We have documented these to the best of our ability; we are however human and unknowns are possible. Everything we know is listed above. Our reputation is worldwide for honesty and integrity.

How will I get my car home? We can help arrange safe dependable transport of any vehicle purchased from us as well as provide rates for open and enclosed transport. We work with the most reliable and best transport companies. If you want your vehicle shipped out of the country we can help arrange transport via flat bed truck to the docks in Los Angeles. We will then have it loaded into a shipping container and shipped to your destination. We can even make local transportation arrangements if requested. If you choose to contact a transporter yourself for rates the vehicle is located in Oceanside CA in San Diego County.

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Disclaimers and Miscellaneous

Please do not bid if you cannot honor your commitment. We reserve the right to cancel your bid if we feel you cannot honor your commitment. ALL BIDS ARE BINDING. You are bidding on a pre-owned vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles could have normal wear and tear. We have documented these for you to the best of our ability; we are however human and unknowns are possible. Everything we know is listed above. Our reputation is worldwide for honesty and integrity.

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