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When the Morgan Motor Company conceived the 4/4 in 1935, little did it know that its first four-wheeled vehicle would become its most popular model. Nigh on eight decades since the original 4/4 made its debut at the London Motor Show, an anniversary model of the 4/4 will make its public outing at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
No prizes will be awarded to those who guess the name. Yup, it’s the Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary. And yes, production is limited to 80 examples. That should keep Morgan lovers on their toes. So what’s so special about this thing other than its celebratory attribute?
Let’s start with the oily bits. Just like the stalwart of the Morgan model lineup, the 80th Anniversary is propelled by a Ford-sourced 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that channels 110 horsepower to the rear wheels via a Mazda 5-speed manual transmission. The 8-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) is also similar, as are the 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed and the 795-kilogram (1,752 pounds) dry weight.
The specialness of the Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary lies in its aesthetic features. Take a look at the solid wheels adorned with brass center locks. Now lift your sight and admire the brass exterior accents, metal foil detailing, and the subtle side exit sports exhaust.
Final touches come in the form of a brass grille mesh, a bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful quad bonnet strap, the mohair roof, and the part tonneau cover. As for the interior, Morgan lets buyers customize the cabin with high-quality leather and box weave carpet. A numbered plaque completes the selfhood of the Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary.
Despite a production break during World War II, the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Morgan 4/4 holds the title of longest running production vehicle in the world. As the lightest four-wheeled vehicle in the Morgan range, the 4/4 is something I want more than a naked Scarlett Johansson covered in honey.
Let’s start with the oily bits. Just like the stalwart of the Morgan model lineup, the 80th Anniversary is propelled by a Ford-sourced 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that channels 110 horsepower to the rear wheels via a Mazda 5-speed manual transmission. The 8-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) is also similar, as are the 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed and the 795-kilogram (1,752 pounds) dry weight.
The specialness of the Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary lies in its aesthetic features. Take a look at the solid wheels adorned with brass center locks. Now lift your sight and admire the brass exterior accents, metal foil detailing, and the subtle side exit sports exhaust.
Final touches come in the form of a brass grille mesh, a bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful quad bonnet strap, the mohair roof, and the part tonneau cover. As for the interior, Morgan lets buyers customize the cabin with high-quality leather and box weave carpet. A numbered plaque completes the selfhood of the Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary.
Despite a production break during World War II, the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Morgan 4/4 holds the title of longest running production vehicle in the world. As the lightest four-wheeled vehicle in the Morgan range, the 4/4 is something I want more than a naked Scarlett Johansson covered in honey.
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