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This flat-radiator Morgan was purchased by Graeme Anton in early 1952. The car was purchased as a rolling chassis and given coachwork by Lionel Evans of Radpanels in Kidderminster, England.
The coachwork of this car was built over a steel tube frame rather than the ash wood sued in the Morgan-bodied cars. Another feature was the doors hinged at the rear which allowed Mr. Anton - who had been wounded while serving in the British Army - to easily access the cockpit. The car was registered LAB 274 and delivered to Mr. Anton on September 30th of 1952.
Mr. Anton competed in the events of the Cambridge University Auto Club, taking part and placing in numerous rallies and hill climbs.
The second owner of the car was Quentin English of the British Morgan Club who competed in various club trials and sprints, winning a President's cup in the club Trophy with the car.
Beginning the 1970s and through the 1980s, the car sat unused. Its known history resumes in 1991 and was acquired by Melvyn Rutter. Under his care, the cylinder block was replaced. The following year, the car was enjoyed around England under the ownership of John Banner.
By the mid-2000s, the car had traveled a mere 47,000 miles and was in the ownership of John Baroth. Years later, the car was purchased by a major stateside Morgan expert and the Dellow Morgan was imported to the United States for the first time.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, AZ. It was estimated to sell for $70,000 - $90,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for the sum of $79,750 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
The coachwork of this car was built over a steel tube frame rather than the ash wood sued in the Morgan-bodied cars. Another feature was the doors hinged at the rear which allowed Mr. Anton - who had been wounded while serving in the British Army - to easily access the cockpit. The car was registered LAB 274 and delivered to Mr. Anton on September 30th of 1952.
Mr. Anton competed in the events of the Cambridge University Auto Club, taking part and placing in numerous rallies and hill climbs.
The second owner of the car was Quentin English of the British Morgan Club who competed in various club trials and sprints, winning a President's cup in the club Trophy with the car.
Beginning the 1970s and through the 1980s, the car sat unused. Its known history resumes in 1991 and was acquired by Melvyn Rutter. Under his care, the cylinder block was replaced. The following year, the car was enjoyed around England under the ownership of John Banner.
By the mid-2000s, the car had traveled a mere 47,000 miles and was in the ownership of John Baroth. Years later, the car was purchased by a major stateside Morgan expert and the Dellow Morgan was imported to the United States for the first time.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, AZ. It was estimated to sell for $70,000 - $90,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for the sum of $79,750 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $79,750
1952 Morgan Plus Four Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Morgan Plus Four
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Chassis#: P2315 Sold for USD$45,868 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Chassis#: V476ME Sold for USD$34,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Convertible Sold for USD$44,000 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster Sold for USD$19,250 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Chassis#: 2200 Sold for USD$52,714 2014 Silverstone : The Silverstone Classic | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster Chassis#: P2616 Sold for USD$45,100 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Chassis#: P2440 Sold for USD$79,750 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster Chassis#: P2459 Sold for USD$41,086 2011 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1952 Morgan Plus Four Drophead Coupe Chassis#: P-2281 Sold for USD$66,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster Chassis#: TS674IE Sold for USD$25,300 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Morgan Plus Fours That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Morgan Plus Four's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1952 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster | P2459 | 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | $28,000 | $34,000 | |
1952 Morgan +4 DHC Two Seater | P2349 | 2014 Silverstone Auction NEC Classic Motor Show 2014 | $32,000 | $36,000 | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Coupé | P2281 | 2013 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction | |||
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Coupe | P2277 | 2012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | $28,000 | $36,000 | |
1952 Morgan Plus 4 Flat Rad Rdstr | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | $33,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
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