1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
- Engine
- 2.1L inline-four, twin SU carburetors, 104 bhp at 4,700 rpm (Triumph unit)
The 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus, chassis A 6373, is the 25th of only 26 examples constructed before the body supplier's tooling was destroyed by fire, making it among the rarest Morgans ever built. Delivered new to naval architect Douglas Van Patten, it later passed by inheritance to his son and was subsequently treated to a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by Morgan Motors of New England. The car has since earned concours recognition, including Best in Show at the Morgan 3/4 Club annual meet in 2017.
Ownership
- 2024-02-29Auction saleSold US$130,000
- → 1990Factory deliveryDouglas Van Pattenfull documentation
Prominent naval architect who took delivery of the car new; historical photos including one from 1970 with Peter Morgan aboard are included in the documentation package.
- 1990 → 2010InheritanceDoug Van Pattenpartial documentation
Son of the original owner, also a naval architect; inherited the car following his father's passing and later sold it through a Morgan dealership.
- 2010 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Long-standing Morgan enthusiast who acquired the car via Morgan Motors of New England and commissioned a thorough ground-up restoration; interior work carried out by Paul Russell and Company, fiberglass bodywork by a specialist from Hinckley Yachts.
Competition
- 1964MCC TrialsMCC Land's End Trial
The Plus 4 Plus model was campaigned in this event during 1964; not confirmed as this specific chassis.
- 1964MCC TrialsMCC Exeter Trial
Part of the model's 1964 competition program; not confirmed as this specific chassis.
- 1964Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb
The Plus 4 Plus model competed here during 1964; not confirmed as this specific chassis.
- 2017Morgan 3/4 Club Annual MeetBest in Show
First concours appearance following the restoration; the car took top honors on its debut outing.
- 2019Fall Vintage Festival, Lime Rock ParkChairman's Award
Second show appearance after restoration; received the event's Chairman's Award distinction.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010RestorationMorgan Motors of New England
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration carried out following acquisition by the current vendor. Fiberglass bodywork was entrusted to a craftsman from Hinckley Yachts, while interior work was executed by Paul Russell and Company.
Detailed photographic and written records from the restoration are included with the car. Work was described as restoring a car already considered highly original.
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