Morgan 1957 - $30,000 (Florence, OR) not mine

[f.f.jones]

Morgan 1957 - $30,000 (Florence, OR)

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/d/florence-morgan-1957/7436776498.htmlThis 1957 Morgan Plus 4, Chassis #3653, Engine #15108ME, Gearbox #1263 was dispatched to Fergis Motors of New York on April 23, 1957. The inoperable odometer reads 36,596 miles, but it is evident that during it’s sixty-four years that this Morgan has  been professionally restored at some time and well cared for. This is an original car in the sense that all of the parts which came from the factory are still with this Morgan. Originally Ming Blue in color, the car is presently British Racing Green on the body with darker green fenders. Initially, this Plus Four was purchased by two separate residents of Mansfield and Huron Ohio, where it resided for 48 years until we, the present owners, purchased it. Three owners in its 65 year history! We bought the car in 2006 and as third owners have owned this Morgan for fifteen (15 )years.
Regrettably, due to our age and medical issues we have to sell this Morgan. The Morgan now resides in Northern California where it is parked in its own private garage. We cannot attest to the actual miles on the engine or chassis as the odometer is inoperable.
What we can speak to regarding this Morgan is our love for the car and many of its attributes and upgrades that we have undertaken to make the car better, more reliable and enjoyable to drive. This is a solid, very drivable Morgan, and just a fun car to drive. The engine runs strong and well and doesn’t emit any smoke in the exhaust. Upon our purchase, November 2006, we had the Morgan surveyed by a British Car Specialists of Stockton California. They prepared a “punch-list” of repairs and improvements which would
render the car to be more drivable in the California heat in our Central Valley. The Buyer of this Morgan will be able to view the inspection document and confirm for themselves upon looking
at our Morgan that the improvements, plus many others, have been done. The improvements themselves account for thousands of dollars of expenditures over other same year Morgan’s
offered on this and other websites without as many improvements.
To date, the following has been upgraded or repaired on this Morgan:
Rebuilt carburetors
Tuneup
Convert to negative ground
New motor mounts
New alternator
New fuel pump
New modern (spin type) oil filter
Larger radiator core with rebuild
Steering box repair
New radiator hoses, clamps and radiator cap
Rebuilt temperature gauge
Sheet metal installation and ducting in front of radiator to increase airflow
Install air dam below radiator
Rebuild front brakes (new cylinders and hoses)
New jet coated heater exhaust system, with stainless flex pipe plus muffler and tailpipe
New high torque starter
Change out to: Xenon Halogen headlights w/daytime running lights
Install seatbelts
New ignition switch, keys
New tach cable
Change over bench seat to Morgan Factory made leather bucket seats
Install new Motolita steering wheel
Replace speedometer cable
Remove and repair gas tank and sending unitUpgrade to LED brake and tail lights, new flasher unit
Five (5) new Coker Excelsior radial tires with tubes 5.00 R16 80H (10-16-20)
New Optimal battery (6-22-21)
This Morgan is an “original” in every sense of the word. While the photos presented with this
ad reflects after market replacements and upgrades, such as the Motolita steering wheel and
and factory bucket seats, this car comes with the original Brookline banjo steering, starter,
generator, exhaust manifold, and seats should the buyer wish to restore to original.
This is a highly drivable California Morgan that can be a kick to drive on California freeways. It
creates many smiles and “thumbs up” gestures from motorists who appreciate a good looking
Morgan.
Price? $31,000 obo
Note: 1957 original California license plates will be retained by current owner.
Inquiries: (916)524-0839 

Edited January 29, 2022 by f.f.jones (see edit history)

[1912Staver]

Seems like a reasonable price for a very nice Morgan. Beyond me , but someone is really going to enjoy this car.

I have been looking for a rough but still driving one at about 1/2 this price for years. Still looking.

[TerryB]

My Triumph friends always wanted a Morgan.  Me too, great classic styling.  I regret never buying a true 2 seat sports car. But hey, I bought motorcycles instead which gave me the open wind sports experience for less money, or at least I tell my self it was less money😀.

[Leif in Calif]

Seems to me located some where in central California rather than Florence OR, which is too bad because Florence is a lovely town by the sea.

These look fun but my town would have to resurface ever pot holed street before it would be fun to drive. I used to have a TR3 and I came to the realization it was more fun to see it drive by than to drive it.