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Henry Morgan was the son and grandson of clergymen, but he drove off in another direction, opening a garage and building a three-wheeled car that changed little for six decades, though in the 1930s he also began producing four-wheelers. Morgan remains still building cars, mostly by hand, in the English countryside.
Lew Spencer was a race car driver who drove for Rene Pellandini's Worldwide Imports in Los Angeles. By the mid-1950s, Spencer was primarily racing with Morgan Plus 4s. In 1958, he had several 2nd place finishes. The following year, he scored his first major win at Laguna Seca.
Over the years, Spencer personally customized five specific Morgans, naming each BabyDoll (and numbering them I - V). These cars help Spencer secure three SCCA Pacific Coast championships.
This particular example is number III. The current caretaker describes the car as one of just 14 Plus 4 examples prepared by the factory with lightweight aluminum coachwork, and one of the five prepared by Spencer.
This car was sold new in late 1959, to Dick Sisich. In the early 1960s, it raced at various events and hill climbs. The car remained in Mr. Sisich's care until 2011.
The new owner treated the car to a thorough serving at Morgan West, which included the installation of new motor and transmission mounts, and refinishing of the high-performance Derrington headers and manifolds.
This car has earned Best in Class wins at three concours events.
This car is powered by a 1991cc overhead valve 4-cylinder engine fitted with twin SU carburetors. It produces 128 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox. In the front are hydraulic disc brakes with drums at the rear.
Lew Spencer was a race car driver who drove for Rene Pellandini's Worldwide Imports in Los Angeles. By the mid-1950s, Spencer was primarily racing with Morgan Plus 4s. In 1958, he had several 2nd place finishes. The following year, he scored his first major win at Laguna Seca.
Over the years, Spencer personally customized five specific Morgans, naming each BabyDoll (and numbering them I - V). These cars help Spencer secure three SCCA Pacific Coast championships.
This particular example is number III. The current caretaker describes the car as one of just 14 Plus 4 examples prepared by the factory with lightweight aluminum coachwork, and one of the five prepared by Spencer.
This car was sold new in late 1959, to Dick Sisich. In the early 1960s, it raced at various events and hill climbs. The car remained in Mr. Sisich's care until 2011.
The new owner treated the car to a thorough serving at Morgan West, which included the installation of new motor and transmission mounts, and refinishing of the high-performance Derrington headers and manifolds.
This car has earned Best in Class wins at three concours events.
This car is powered by a 1991cc overhead valve 4-cylinder engine fitted with twin SU carburetors. It produces 128 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox. In the front are hydraulic disc brakes with drums at the rear.
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $99,000
1959 Morgan Plus Four Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Morgan Plus Four
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Morgan +4 Chassis#: 4107 Sold for USD$28,000 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1959 MORGAN SS RE-CREATION CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 4265 Sold for USD$12,650 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach | |
1959 Morgan Plus 4 Baby Doll Lightweight Chassis#: 4322 Sold for USD$99,000 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | |
1959 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster Sold for USD$35,750 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Weinberg Collection Auction 2009 | |
1959 MORGAN PLUS 4 ROADSTER Sold for USD$30,800 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008 | |
1959 MORGAN PLUS 4 ROADSTER Sold for USD$38,500 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2007 |
Morgan Plus Fours That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Morgan Plus Four's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1-Litre Competition Roadster | 4302 | 2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale | $45,000 | $50,000 | |
1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1-Litre Competition Roadster | 4302 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | $55,000 | $65,000 |
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