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There was a discussion here about a year ago about Shiela Hancock's Morgan. I presently own that car, chassis B1798. She first registered it 2 Jan 1969 as VYL-364G--it is a 4/4 four seater in ivory with black leather. I bought it from the old Morris Stapleton Motors in London on 5 Jul 1974 and have owned the 38 years since then. My wife and I have driven it all over most of Europe and the US. I'm just now finishing its third extensive restoration--frame off, every nut and bolt replaced, alternator, electronic ignition, racing cyl head and cam, stainless headers, etc. I have painted the wings black and installed correct painted wire wheels, fresh hood, tonneau and side curtains. Should be on the streets of South Carolina in October.
Allen
'69 4/4 Four Seater
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Welcome to TalkMorgan, Allen. It sounds like Shiela's car has found an appreciative home in the US. Gerry.
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Hi Allen, welcome to the forum and congratulations on having a Royal Ivory 4/4 four-seater! The previous discussion for those who missed it is here: Sheila Hancock's 4/4 "twin"  Thanks for confirming both the age and the type of car which had been in some doubt from previous articles, Sheila Hancock herself describes it as a two seater in her book. She apparently bought it new and reluctantly eventually sold it to a dealer when she needed a more family friendly car, so I guess you are only the second owner? Incidentally after the original post David Vickers, Sheila Hancock's 1969 TV Times "twin", sent me a PM to say he still owns his 4-4 which was also undergoing a rebuild. ~iw
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Part of the Furniture
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Welcome to the forum Alan.  If this is the 3rd time you have rebuilt the car, I do not expect you will have many questions to ask of the members here. But I bet they have plenty for for you. 
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Hello and Wellcome I like the photo. 
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Part of the Furniture
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Hello and Wellcome I like the photo. JTL does this bring back any memories 
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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It strikes me this would make a good article for Mog Magazine. Perhaps a bit ambitious to reunite it with the original owner but it would be good to get Ms. Hancock's thoughts on the car that she clearly had much affection for.
~iw
2011 Morgan 4/4
1932 Austin 7 Chummy
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I was on about the mog that must be S.H.
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Here's another... 
2011 Morgan 4/4
1932 Austin 7 Chummy
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Thats some hat would do for a car cover
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