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1962 Morgan Plus Four Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 4959
The Morgan Plus 4 was introduced in 1950 as a more powerful entry in the postwar British sports car craze from the company with a sporting lineage that stretches back to its 1909 Morgan 3-wheeled motorcar and subsequent 4-wheeled Morgan 4/4 roadster. In the 1950s, Morgan turned to its fellow British sports-car maker Triumph for the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that powered the Plus 4 line.

This particular example was delivered from Britain to Fergus Imported Cars in New York, and it retains its original selling-dealer's ID plate. The wood-framed and hand-formed steel-bodied roadster was the subject of a restoration some time ago, and it has since been the subject of more recent updates for improved performance and traditional style. The TR3-sourced overhead-valve engine has since been upgraded with dual Weber carburetors on a Cannon intake manifold and exhaust header to extract more than the factory-rated 100 HP. The inline-4 is backed by a Moss 4-speed manual transmission. Hydraulic front disc and rear drum brakes work with the Morgan sliding-pillar independent front and semi-elliptical sprung rear suspension for classic British sports-car road handling.

This Morgan has a hand-built rust-free body finished in a two-tone gold-over-copper paint scheme. The cockpit features its original wood dash and wood-rimmed banjo steering wheel with a roll bar installed for added safety on the road or track. Lucas driving lights supplement the primary headlamps, and a new Haartz tan cloth convertible top is ready in case of inclement weather. Factory-issued pressed-steel wheels were sandblasted and powder-coated prior to the mounting of five new Vredestein radial tires and new chrome-plated hubcaps.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017

2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale

Sale Price :
USD $30,800

2017 Mecum : Monterey

High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $25,000

2017 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach

Sale Price :
USD $20,900

1962 Morgan Plus Four Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Morgan Plus Four

(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 MORGAN PLUS 4 ROADSTER
Chassis#: 4959
Sold for USD$30,800
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
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1962 MORGAN PLUS 4 ROADSTER
Chassis#: 4959
Sold for USD$20,900
  2017 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
1962 Morgan Plus Four image  1962 Morgan Plus Four image  
1962 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: 5104
Sold for USD$34,100
  2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1962 Morgan Plus 4 Two Seat Roadster
Chassis#: 5231
Sold for USD$35,000
  2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
1962 Morgan Plus Four image  
1962 Morgan Plus 4
Sold for USD$30,800
  2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
 

Morgan Plus Fours That Failed To Sell At Auction

1962 Morgan Plus Four's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1962 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster49592017 Mecum : Monterey$25,000  
1962 Morgan Plus 4 ConvertibleCT14337E2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$40,000  
1962 Morgan Plus 4 Two Seater54092012 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $35,000$45,000
1962 Morgan Plus 4 Competition Roadster232012012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars $50,000$70,000

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