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A 1967 Morgan Plus 4 four-passenger roadster, originally sold in England and imported to the United States by 1985, is offered for sale with a documented history of refurbishment and long-term ownership across four American states.
By Eleanor Ellington · 4 min read
A 1967 Morgan Plus 4 four-passenger roadster that was purchased new by a resident of Berkshire County in England is now being offered for sale, bringing with it a documented history of transatlantic ownership, refurbishment and careful maintenance spanning more than five decades.
The car was imported to the United States at some point before 1985, when it was owned by a person in Virginia. It later passed through the hands of caretakers in California and Arizona, and was refurbished around 1988 before being moved to Vermont in 1999. The current seller bought the Morgan in 2010 and has since overseen a series of repairs and cosmetic improvements, including a repaint of the body in burgundy in 2021.
Finished from the factory in green, the car was repainted burgundy around 1985, according to the seller, who had the body refinished again in 2021 to match. The wood fuel-tank support was replaced under current ownership, and electrical repairs were carried out in preparation for the sale. The turn-signal flasher unit was replaced in July 2026, and the headlights were repaired. The seller notes corrosion on the bumper supports, a loose driver-side door whose associated wood frame should be repaired, and visible rust on the seat rails and some engine parts, notably the air filters.
Power comes from a Triumph-sourced 2,138cc inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The engine is complemented by dual SU carburetors and a Lawrence Tune rocker cover. The camshaft and timing chain were reportedly replaced under prior ownership, the battery holder was replaced in 2010, and the timing was adjusted in July 2026. The seller notes oil leaks from the timing cover and the oil pan. The clutch and exhaust system were replaced in 1988, and weak wood sections were replaced with ash and marine plywood as needed. In 2010, the wood support platform for the fuel tank was replaced.
The four-passenger cabin features seating retrimmed in black leather in 1988, a wood dashboard, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, front and rear seatbelts, and black carpeting. The ignition switch was repaired in preparation for the sale. A banjo-style steering wheel with a tan leather wrap fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 6k-rpm tachometer, a 140-mph speedometer, and a combination gauge for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 62,000 miles, approximately 3,000 of which were added under current ownership.
Exterior details include a bright grille, a front badge bar, fender-mounted side mirrors, louvered hood panels, a leather hood strap, a detachable one-piece windshield, a passenger-side wind wing, running boards and chrome bumpers. The passenger side of the hood has been modified to clear the carburetors’ air filters. Silver-painted 15-inch wire wheels with knock-off hubs are mounted with Vredestein Sprint Classic tires measuring 165HR15, and a spare is affixed in a cove at the rear. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums.
A black soft top, side curtains and a tonneau cover are included in the sale. The tonneau cover’s zipper was repaired in 2026. The car is offered with a historical account from a previous owner, an owner’s manual, Morgan literature, service records, spare parts, a car cover and a Massachusetts title in the seller’s name. A chronology of the car provided by the previous owner circa 2010 will accompany the vehicle, along with an instruction book, a copy of Fred Sisson’s Morgan Driver’s Bedside Reader and other items. The car is titled under the VIN 6493 found on a Bureau of Automotive Repair label.
