75 years of the Morgan 4/4

The 4/4 is a seminal model in Morgan’s history, because when it first appeared back in 1936 it was the company’s first four-wheel car.



Still going strong, albeit with a multitude of changes and many different engines along the way, the 4/4 75th Anniversary Edition has now been created to celebrate its remarkable longevity.

2012 Morgan 4/4 75th Anniversary Edition. Scroll down for more images.

Available in a choice of Sport Black, Sport Red or Old English White, the paintwork is complemented by a black hood and black 15-inch wire wheels. There are also matt black bonnet stripes with ‘4/4’ and ‘75’ motifs, although these look a bit incongruous and whether they will appeal to Morgan traditionalists remains to be seen.



On the inside, black leather upholstery and matching carpets come as standard, while the dashboard is polished tawny ash. Completing the interior package is a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel.



But the enhancements for the special version aren’t only cosmetic, as it also features the larger-capacity 2.0 Ford engine from the Plus 4, instead of the usual 1.6 litre unit.



This upgrade means the 4/4 75th Anniversary Edition can boast 143 bhp (106 Nm / 145 PS) and 187 Nm (140 lb/ft) of peak torque. With a dry weight of just 920 kg (2,028 lbs), that’s enough for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 7.2 seconds, although the 1930s aerodynamics restrict top speed to a fairly modest 118 mph (189 km/h).



Efficiency is certainly right up to date though, and combined cycle fuel consumption is a very respectable 39.0 mpg (7.2 l/100km). Likewise, CO2 emissions are 162 g/km - a figure that actually betters the current 1.8 litre Mazda MX-5.



The Morgan 4/4 75th Anniversary Edition is priced at £38,750 in the UK, which includes VAT but excludes on the road charges.

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Morgan Threewheeler

Morgan Threewheeler

The Morgan Threewheeler is returning to the roads, 58 years after production of the original version ceased.

Due to go on sale in 2011, the new car will be powered by a 1,800 cc Harley-Davidson V-twin with around 100 bhp (74 kW / 101 PS), connected to a Mazda five-speed transmission. That should be enough to accelerate the 500 kg lightweight from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds, before taking it onto a top speed of a windy 115 mph (185 km/h) - flying goggles might be a good idea.



The Threewheeler is constructed from super formed aluminium bodywork over a tubular steel chassis frame. Additional protection is provided by individual rollover hoops behind the driver and passenger seats, but there’s no hood to keep the weather off.

Aviation clearly provided the inspiration for the design of the cockpit, which features a black anodised dash panel, aluminium 'aircraft' toggle switches and a 'bomb release' style starter button.



In the UK at least, the Morgan Threewheeler will be homologated as a motorcycle. That means anyone who holds a bike licence will be able to drive it.

Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but Morgan is saying that the first batch of cars will be built to a ‘standard’ specification. These will be available in a choice of eight paint colours, together with black or tan leather for the interior. After that, customers will be able to order more bespoke versions.

Morgan Aero 8 Great Car Review

Morgan aero 8 is a modern interpretation of all that is good an pure about motoring.


Morgan aero 8 is priced at $255,000 as a manual and, for the first time, $264,000 as an automatic.




Morgan aero 8 is available in 2 door sports version. 4 petrol, with a manual or automatic gearbox.









is a rather strange looking car, retaining separate fenders and running boards as on a sports car from the 1930s. At the front is a sloping version of the traditional morgan grille, but below is an air dam and a wide, low air intake to get enough cool air into the engine compartment.

Morgan aero 8 is a sports car designed and built by morgan motor company at its factory in malvern link