2021 Morgan Plus Four

Presented for auction is this exceptional 2021 Morgan Plus 4. This rare and sought-after modern classic has just 3168 miles on the clock, and has been immaculately maintained throughout its ownership, making it a true gem for any discerning collector, or driving aficionado.

That’s very sales spiel… so let’s put it in more user-friendly terminology: it’s a blimmin’ hoot of a thing to drive. 258lb ft of torque in a two-seater sports car that weighs just under a tonne (dry) means grins-a-plenty, and then some.

It has had just the one owner from new and that person ticked a very healthy number of option boxes when originally speccing the car; that means, as well as the 2.0 Turbo engine and 6-speed manual gearbox, it also comes with the following:

• Sports exhaust system
• Air-conditioning
• Exterior black accent pack
• Spare wheel carrier cover
• Heated windscreen (okay, this is standard equipment – good to know, though)
• Secure storage area
• Upgraded steering wheel
• Weave carpets
• Spotlights
• Grey leather interior with contrasting trim

The vendor singles the optional sports exhaust system out for praise: ‘it sounds as good as it drives’.

The Morgan also comes with its original leather wallet containing all handbooks, including the standard Plus Four Photographic Build Record. This documents the entire build process from start to finish and is signed by all the craftspeople involved in the car’s construction.

Lovely.

The Morgan Plus Four (Plus 4) has such an iconic shape. With a long, louvred bonnet, sweeping rear end and double-swoop side profile it’s a great looking thing no matter which angle you view it from.

We’re also a big fan of how the ladies’n’gents at the Malvern-based concern have brought the exterior into the 21st century. Subtle touches like the body-coloured lower grille mesh combine with contemporary-style spare wheel housing and modern paint scheme to lend it an up-to-date look. This one is particularly sporty in appearance thanks to the white door decals, additional spotlights and Bentley-esque ‘4’ painted on that famous cowled radiator grille. You still get a bit of chrome, but just a smidge in comparison to Morgans of yesteryear.

There is very little in terms of signs of road use, with the car presenting beautifully. The black alloy wheels are each in fine condition with plenty of rubber left on each tyre.

The black side-screens and mohair hood (an improved design post 2012) are likewise in excellent nick. A black accents package sees some chrome switched for black painted items (most noticeably on the outer windscreen surround, alloy wheels and side-screen surrounds) adds a touch if visual menace.

What a great looking Mog.

Morgan cabins have always been relatively free of frills but usually nicely finished. Modern variants follow that recipe but are more lavishly fitted out. As such you get glorious Grey leather piped light Grey, and a matching grey dashboard housing and door cards. Sitting within the latter are sleek and elegant chrome-rimmed dials, and push-button controls.

The leather hasn’t even begun to develop a patina (the next owner’s backside will have the pleasure of initiating that process) and is matched wonderfully to a darker Grey weave carpet.

“The cabin has integrated Bluetooth so you can stream music from any smartphone,” says the vendor. “It also has air-conditioning, which makes it very practical for daily use and also for longer journeys.”

Our favourite component is the uprated steering wheel, which is a thick-rimmed grippy masterpiece.

Autocar said of the modern BMW-powered Plus Four: ‘…its straight-line acceleration is quick enough to live with most four-cylinder sports cars’. It also praised the sheer accessibility of performance and the ABS-endowed stopping power.

This example provides all that in abundance. The vendor says it drives excellently, with lashings of grunt, a precise shifting gearbox, and a stiff sporting chassis that’s ready to be explored. The sports exhaust system adds to aural fruitiness, and the brakes are more than up to hauling it to a stop when required, certainly in a more impressive manner than older non-ABS Mogs.

Lift the bonnet panel and it’s a miracle of modern packaging with the B48 four-cylinder engine (related to that found in the BMW 330i saloon) shoehorned in without an inch to spare. It remains pretty much immaculate under here and as modern engines go it’s decent to look at.

It is also worth perusing the photographs of the Plus Four’s underside, as they also provide evidence of just how clean an example this is. There is barely any evidence that the car has seen the road – just clean metal and fresh-looking components.

That’s what we like to see.

As it has only just begun living a life, there’s not much in the history file. You will find the V5c document and handbooks, as well as a warranty for the Kenwood sound system and a printout of a recent online vehicle check.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of the paperwork to support our claim that this car has maintained to an excellent standard.

We absolutely love the Morgan Motor Company’s ethos. Despite outside pressures it’s stayed true to itself to excel, and today it continues to build exquisite, handcrafted vehicles like this stunning Plus 4. As stated above, think of it as a bespoke suit in automotive form.

This example comes with a very nice specification and in a very sporting, and mean-looking, colour combination. As you would expect with a Mog that has sub 4k miles on the clock, it still presents and drives beautifully.

Given all the above we think it will sell for somewhere between £50,000 and £60,000. At either end of the price scale that is a significant saving on what a new commission would cost (they start just a smidge under £70k!), and that’s before your index finger starts getting twitchy on the optional equipment tick-boxes.

Summer is almost here. Are you ready to introduce a modern, yet traditional, Malvern marvel into your life?

Viewing is always encouraged, and this car is located with the vendor in Belfast, Northern Ireland; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.