Morgan Plus 4 1950-1969 & 1985-2000 & 2005-

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The Morgan Plus 4 (or +4) is a larger and more powerful version of the Morgan Motor Company's 4/4 model and was made between 1950 and 1969. The model was revived in 1985 and filled the gap between the 4/4 and the Plus 8 until 2000; it was again revived in 2005.

After World War II Morgan had re-introduced their 4/4 model fitted with a 1267 cc Standard engine. This continued in production until 1950 when it was replaced by the larger Plus 4 announced at the 1950 Earl's Court Motor Show. In 1955 the 4/4 model re-appeared in phase II form.

The Plus 4 was fitted with a 2088 cc engine based on that used in the Standard Vanguard fitted in a strengthened and longer chassis. Hydraulic brakes, at first all drum, were fitted for the first time on a Morgan.

In 1953 a higher performance version was announced with the 1991 cc I4 engine as used in the Triumph TR3. The radiator grille was now surrounded by a cowl that blended into the bonnet. Front disc brakes became an option in 1959 and were standardised in 1960. From 1962 the engine was the Triumph TR4 unit, which increased displacement to 2138 cc.

Also at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show.

On display at the official Morgan stand the very unofficial Morgan +4 Ashley Sportiva Coupe developed by the then Swiss Morgan Importer.

Details are displayed on the Morgan +4 Ashley Coupe Story website. (see below in External Links)

Body Styles.

Body styles available were a 2 seat sports, 4 seat sports and more luxurious 2 or 4 seat drophead coupé (4 seat coupé 1954-1956 only).

One of the interesting quirks of the Plus 4 was that the engine cowling fitted so closely to the engine that there was no room for an air filter. Some owners stretched cheesecloth over the carburettor as a field-expedient.

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Morgan Plus 4 #2

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Morgan Plus 4 4seater

THE WELCOME RETURN OF A CLASSIC

New for 2006 is the exciting 4 seater from Morgan. Long awaited by aficionados, the 4 seater makes a welcome return with a raft of new specification, options and for the first time in its 70-year history, engine choice.

The Morgan 4 seater has never before been available with a range topping engine – until now that is. Unveiled at the Salon de L’auto in Geneva, Morgan is proud to introduce a 223 Bhp version, giving this model the highest power to weight ratio of any open 4 seater on the market.

Two engine variants are on offer, a lusty 145 Bhp 2.0 in the +4 4 seater, and the smooth and powerful 3.0 V6 Roadster 4 seater, both using versions of Ford’s well proven Duratec engine delivering performance, economy and reliability which compliment the sheer practicality of this new model.
Major styling revisions to the rear of the car, and improved rear seat packaging mean that this is no cramped 2+2. A new hood system gives greater head room, sufficient for full sized adults to sit comfortably – not that the little ones have been left out, as two ISO fix child seats can now be accommodated in the rear.

For those continental trips, or just a visit to the local garden centre, one, or both rear seats can be folded forward to accommodate awkward loads.
Sidescreens now have painted lower sections, and a complete front to back wooden centre console can be ordered as an option, linking nicely with the traditional ash framed body – a Morgan hallmark. New too for 2006 are optional 18” stainless steel wire wheels.

Prices start from £32,020 including UK VAT for the +4, rising to £39,130 for the powerful 3.0 version. This coachbuilt family fun exemplifies individuality as only a Morgan can. Delivery is currently estimated at 6 – 12 months.

[derekthetree]

gorgeous with the roof down but not nice with it up. Price you pay for having four seats I suppose

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WOW. I like this!

[Vindesh17]

the bigger rims definitely make it look better.

[092326001]

a very nice looking car
but the roof does not look very nice

[Piacki_117]

Morgan Plus 4 #3 (or Plus 8 I don't know the difference between these two cars)

[Ferrer]

Morgan Plus 4 #3 (or Plus 8 I don't know the difference between these two cars)

It has a dual exhaust so it's either a late Plus 8, or one of the new Roadster V6's.

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Morgan 4 Seater Turbo

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Morgan Plus 4 1966

[f6fhellcat13]

This is probably the wrong place to ask, but did Morgan ever make a woodie-style shooting break à la that beautiful Healey woodie that csl posted a year or so ago?

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