Vehicle Description
1961 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater Tourer. Motorcar Classics is proud
to present this brilliantly original 1961 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater
Tourer featured in Ivory with dark red leather interior. The 1961
Plus 4 is powered by Triumphs 2.1L 4-cylinder engine rated at 100
HP, with a 4-speed manual gearbox. This car is the four seat model
and was ordered with factory options of wire wheels, disc brakes,
tonneau cover and heater. Look closely at the loving patina on this
Morgan and consider its most fascinating story. Everything in this
story is supported by a comprehensive history file which includes
family photos and receipts going back to September 11, 1961, the
date the car was purchased from Fergus Imported Cars in Manhattan,
the importer at that time. The car comes to us from the family of
its long-term owner, Arthur Lange, a true enthusiast who we lost a
few years ago. The Morgan was a 25th birthday gift from Arthurs
father, Arthur Sr., an aircraft engineer at Republic Aviation, here
on Long Island. As an engineer, Arthur Sr. appreciated the unique
qualities of the Morgan, and he specifically sought a tourer to
carry his family of four. Arthur Jr. was only 13 at the time his
father bought the Morgan, but developed an immediate bond with the
car. His father taught him to drive it at 15, and he drove the
Morgan all through college. Arthur met his future wife, Ruth, in
college and the Morgan became part of their family when Arthurs dad
gifted him the car for his 25th birthday. Arthur was an active
member of numerous sports car clubs and the car was well known at
events all over the Northeast. The Morgan was Arthurs primary
transportation all-rear round and he could often be seen in Winter
with a sheepskin-lined leather flying helmet to assist his handsome
beard in keeping his head and face warm. Look closely at our studio
photos and see how the car wears its patina proudly. But dont be
fooled by its well-worn appearance. The history file includes
receipts for two engine overhauls and countless other work over the
years to maintain the car in peak operating condition. It starts on
the button every time and drives as good as new. Request a link to
our Dropbox folder with samples of the receipts, books, family
photos and original documents that are all included, along with
assorted spares. This Morgan represents an unusual opportunity to
become the next keeper of this car and its 60-year story, and for
you to cherish it as much as Arthur while you write the next
chapter in its history.
