BF Classified: 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater

• Seller: David B rill (Contact)
• Location: Cheshire, Connecticut
• Mileage: 1,000 Shown
• Chassis #: 6281
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 2138cc Inline-4
• Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

Few brands have stayed as true to their heritage as Morgan has. Their Plus 4 model was produced off and on from 1950 until 2020, when they introduced their new CX platform. The Plus 4 kept the same basic formula throughout those 70 years. Engines changed, safety features were added, and electronics evolved, but they retained what made it a Morgan Plus 4. They even offered a four-seat variant for those who wanted the joys of driving a Morgan but needed room for the whole family! The example being offered here as a Barn Finds Classified is one of those four-seaters and is in impressive condition, having recently been overhauled. It’s located in Cheshire, Connecticut, and has a clean title.

The Plus 4 was essentially a larger and more powerful version of the company’s 4/4 model. Increasing the length of the car provided additional legroom and space for the larger engines. Early cars received the 1.9-liter Triumph TR2 engine, but by the time this one was built, Morgan was using the 2.1-liter engine from the TR4. While they weren’t extremely high-performance engines, these Triumph units proved durable and offered considerably more power than the Ford engines used in the 4/4. To make room for a back seat, Morgan extended the rear body line and raised the front seats, allowing adults to ride comfortably in the rear seats.

Under the long bonnet, we find a 2138cc inline-four that was rebuilt by Morgan Cars Mid-Atlantic, and it’s paired to a Quantum Mechanics rebuilt 4-speed transmission. The engine bay looks very tidy, and the new dual SU HS6 carburetors are wearing pancake air cleaners. A new tubular manifold has been added, so this Morgan should sound great and have plenty of power to be fun. The seller has provided a list of all the new parts installed in the last 1k miles, which appears to address all the common Plus 4 problem areas.

New tub with new ash frame
New steel frame, firewall, and valences
New high-volume 5-vane water pump
New aluminum radiator
New points, distributor, rotor, condenser
New twin, polished HS6 SU carbs.
New tubular, jet-coated, 4-into-1 header
New engine mounts
New stainless fasteners throughout
New fabric-wrapped, correct wiring harness
New high-torque starter
New Optima red top battery
New Brooklands-style banjo steering wheel
New Gemmer gear reduction steering box for easier steering
New disc brakes in front and drum brakes in the rear.
New Springs and shocks, F&R
New 60-spoke wire wheels
New bushings throughout
New red leather interior – seats and all panels
New Navy blue Everflex top, tonneau and boot cover – new wind wings and side curtains.
New maple dashboard, with closing glove box door.
New Carlisle Blue Metallic paint.

The inside is just as nicely done as the rest of the car, with a new red leather interior and a new dashboard. All of the gauges and switches are present and in nice condition. While many people prefer the looks of the two-seater, these four-seaters are wonderful to drive. The seating position is very comfortable, as the seats sit a bit higher, giving you a commanding view of the road. This one appears to be well sorted throughout and would be a blast to take on driving events and to car shows.

Morgan only built about 4,500 Plus 4s between 1950 and 1969, very few of those were four-seaters. So, there really aren’t many of these around. They really are a unique car to drive, with their sliding-pillar front suspension and beautiful body lines. If you’ve been on the hunt for a ready-to-drive four-seater, here’s your chance!