1963 Morgan 4/4 1500 Series V
- Engine
- Pre-crossflow 1.5L inline-four (Ford 116E)
A Morgan 4/4 Series V two-seater with a distinguished competition history, registered XVS 379, built around a tuned 1,498cc pre-crossflow Ford unit. The car won the 2000 Morgan Race Series at Silverstone during its Zetec-powered circuit-racing phase, then converted back to pre-crossflow specification for classic rallying, finishing seventh in the 2007 Classic Marathon in Norway. Equipped with FIA historic documentation, twin Weber carburettors, a close-ratio gearbox, and full safety equipment.
Ownership
- 2024-02-24Auction saleEstimate £38,000 – £46,000
- → 2002Pre-2002 owner who prepared car for rally and circuit racingpartial documentation
The car was rebuilt for classic rallying in the late 1990s and subsequently fitted with a Zetec engine for circuit racing; this owner sold the car in approximately 2002.
- 2002 → 2006Private saleRoad-use owner circa 2002–2006partial documentation
The car was used primarily on the road during this period before being returned to rallying specification.
- 2006 → 2008Acquisition unknownOwner who prepared car for 2007 Classic Marathonpartial documentation
Commissioned professional preparation by Brands Hatch Morgan for the 2007 Norwegian Classic Marathon rally, where the car finished seventh.
- 2008 →Private salePrivate owner from 2008partial documentation
Under this ownership the car appeared in the Morgan Calendar as 'Miss November' (2008 edition), participated in club events, attended Gaydon in August 2010, and lapped the new Donington circuit on 18 April 2011.
Competition
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 1Fastest lap in class
Car competed with a Zetec engine; achieved fastest lap in class in every round of the series.
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 2Fastest lap in class
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 3Fastest lap in class
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 4Fastest lap in class
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 5Fastest lap in class
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Round 6Fastest lap in class
- 2000Morgan Race Series2000 Morgan Race Series — Final Round (Silverstone)1st (Series winner)
Seventh and deciding round held at Silverstone; the car secured the series championship title alongside fastest lap in class.
- 20072007 Classic Marathon Norway7th overall
Described as a particularly demanding rally; car had been reverted to 1,498cc pre-crossflow specification and professionally prepared by Brands Hatch Morgan.
- 2010-08-01Gaydon event
Car was entered at Gaydon in August 2010; no result detail given.
- 2011-04-18Donington Circuit test day
One of only seven cars invited to test the newly configured Donington circuit; completed 28 laps on the day.
- —Club events
Several unspecified club-level competitive outings took place under the ownership from 2008.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000Modification
A Ford Zetec engine was installed in place of the pre-crossflow unit to ready the car for circuit racing.
- 2006Modification
The car was converted back from Zetec to the 1,500cc pre-crossflow Ford specification to allow participation in classic rallying events.
- —Engine rebuild
The 1,500cc pre-crossflow Ford engine was comprehensively rebuilt using almost entirely new components in preparation for classic rallying.
Carried out in the late 1990s; exact date not stated.
- —ServiceBrands Hatch Morgan
The car was professionally prepared for the 2007 Norwegian Classic Marathon, presumably including mechanical setting-up and scrutineering compliance work.
Preparation took place at the end of 2006 or the beginning of 2007.
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