Morgan Plus 4 V8 (1958)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 168 photos
• Video: Walkaround, Interior, Engine, and Test Drive
• Paint thickness measurement
• DEKRA inspection report from June 2026 with a grade of 2- available.
• Odometer reading: 5,746 miles
• Fully restored from 2002 to 2009, converted to the Supersport version, converted to right-hand drive, and later converted to a V8.

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1958
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 3.5-liter V8; official power output per paperwork: 115 kW; measured power output: 150 kW and 311 Nm
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Blue
• Interior: Black leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 10/2027, H license plate
• Features:
• Super Sport version
• Right-hand drive
• Converted to V8
• Hood without a hump, with side air intakes from the 4-cylinder Supersport
• Hardtop included, not customized
• Leather trunk included

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted blue.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted. Paint thickness measurements showed values ranging from 127 µm to 937 µm.
• There are putty cracks on the passenger-side fender (Photo 36).
• There is paint chipping on the rear fenders.
• Minor scratches and stone chips on the body
• The hood has no humps because a different carburetor has been installed. It features side air intakes from the 4-cylinder Supersport.
• A hardtop is included, but it has not been fitted.
• The tires have tread depths of 6 mm and 6.5 mm.

Interior

• The car’s interior is in [information to follow].
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of use, minimal dirt, and minimal wear.
• There are age-related signs of wear, but no major defects are known.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately.
• A technical issue known to this model is a rattling sound from the hydraulic tappets, which is typical of the Rover V8.
• According to the owner, the engine runs smoothly.
• The official power output listed in the paperwork is 115 kW. According to a power test, corrected figures of 150 kW and 311 Nm were recorded.
• Last service: 2025

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 2
• The mileage is verifiable.

Service History

• 2025: Service
• Regular TÜV inspections and maintenance performed.

Documents

• Certificate of Title (Image 142)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 143) & Vehicle Registration Card (Image 144)
• DEKRA Inspection Report 06/26, Grade 2- (Images 147–149)
• TÜV Report (Images 150, 151)

Summary

For sale is a 1958 Morgan Plus 4 in blue with a manual transmission. The vehicle was originally shipped to the U.S. and has a verifiable mileage of 5,746 miles and has had only two previous owners. Of particular note are the full restoration carried out between 2002 and 2009, the conversion to the Supersport version, the conversion to right-hand drive, and the subsequent conversion to a V8 with a replacement engine. The official power output according to the paperwork is 115 kW; power measurements yielded corrected figures of 150 kW and 311 Nm. The vehicle is registered, has a TÜV inspection valid through October 2027, and bears an “H” license plate. A current appraisal report with a grade of 2- is available. The body has been completely repainted and is in good overall condition, though it shows putty cracks on the passenger-side fender and paint chipping on the rear fenders. The hood has no humps but features side air intakes from the 4-cylinder Supersport. Technically, the engine runs smoothly according to the description, though there is a clattering sound from the hydraulic tappets that is typical of the Rover V8. In short, this Morgan offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic British roadsters who prioritize emotion, driving pleasure, and a unique history.