Morgan 4/4, 1998
Morgan 4/4, year 1998. Bodywork finished in British Racing Green combined with a black vinyl soft top and tonneau cover. Black leather interior trimmed with green piping and black carpet. This gorgeous Morgan 4/4 was sold in the Netherlands, and the car has driven 81.000 kilometres from new. The story of the Morgan 4/4 is one of remarkable longevity, a steadfast beacon of traditional British motoring. For decades, craftsmen at the Malvern factory have lovingly built these sports cars, using time-honoured techniques and an ash frame. This approach has always been about character over outright speed, a fact that has endeared the 4/4 to enthusiasts worldwide. By 1998, the model had been in continuous production for much of its 62-year history, and that year saw a significant modernisation under the bonnet with the fitment of the Ford Zetec 16V engine. The 1800 cc. Zetec 16V engine delivers 121 bhp and 162 Nm of torque giving the 860 kilogrammes light Morgan 4/4 a spirited performance! The classic handcrafted looks and the modern mechanics, combined with the sporty driving experience are the charm of this legendary classic roadster. This example is in a very good condition, and it comes with a complete service history from new. The car is fitted with wide chrome wire wheels, a baggage rack, an umbrella tube above the rear bumper, two door mounted rear view mirrors, and a sports steering wheel with a wood rim. This Morgan 4/4 is a magnificent driver car for those who truly appreciate the art of driving.
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The Morgan 4/4 was built for 50 years. the first model, introduced in the year 1936 was the 4/4 with flat radiator which was built until the year 1951. After a four year break (only the Morgan plus 4 was built those years) the Morgan 4/4 was going to be rebuild. The car did not change a lot (conservative as they are at the Morgan company), only the shape of the radiator changed from flat to cowled. Morgan never built their own engine, the early flat radiator cars were powered by Standard or Ford engines. The cowled radiator models were powered by Ford engines. The Ford engine used was known as the "Kent" engine and was also used in Fords Cortina model. Morgan 4/4 1600 cars were powered by the 1599 cc. Ford Kent engine which had a standard capacity of 98 bhp. giving the light car (two seater 660 kg./ four seater 785 kg.) sporty performance. The cars were fitted with a four speed manual gearbox. The modern Morgan 4/4 models are powered by a Ford Zetec 16V engine. These cars feature petrol injection and a five speed manual gearbox. The Morgan 4/4 is a very special car to drive because it has it's own strong character. It cannot be compared with any other roadster or convertible.
Technical data*
four cylinder in-line engine DOHC 16V (Ford Zetec)
petrol injection (Ford EFI)+ katalyst
cylinder capacity: 1796 cc.
capacity: 119 bhp. at 6000 rpm.
torque: 162 Nm. at 4500 rpm.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual
top-speed: 180 km/h - 112 mph
acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec.
weight: 868 kg.
*Source: Carfolio.com
