Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Considering a 4 seater

Don’t judge me too harshly, but I traded in my Lotus for a 911 (997S) which is wonderful and practical, but living in the Lakes with a wife and Border Terrier, I’m thinking a 4 seater Morgan may be more fun at real world speeds, and probably practical enough, even for long journeys.

I also have a Ural 750 combination whose agricultural behaviour I love and is increasing my appreciation of all things analogue.

Any advice on models and things to think about would be much appreciated. Also how long does it really take to put the roof up on a post 2005 variant?

All thoughts and advice greatly appreciated

I've got a 72 four seater. Love the look (especially with the roof up - has a Anthill Mob vibe). I have a system where i can remove the rear seat pads and have a boarded area for extra luggage (Camping trips etc).

Can get 5 x 65 litre holdalls in the back, and a 3 more if I use the rack.

Mild under bonnet tweak and provides enough fun to keep me smiling.....

The later 4 seaters have a much taller wood seat rails/blocks therefore you sit slightly higher and more forward than on the 2 seater. The older four seaters (from memory) had a higher/ taller scuttle rail/bulk head (not sure if or when this changed) which gave slightly higher bottom edge to the dash board which gave a little more leg/thigh room for the taller driver.

For me, until recently the opportunity to improve the rear suspension setup was far more restricted on the later 4 seater, but I believe (stand to be corrected) you can now get the rear 5 link setup for some 4 seaters. I certainly never had problems with carrying 4 people in my Kent engined 4/4 with its much higher ground clearance, I never tried with my Roadster 4 seater, but with just luggage in the rear (benefited from fold down rear seat backs giving a carpeted flat deck) with the much lower ground clearance, the car struggled with sleeping policemen more than my 70th 4/4 similarly loaded. From an aesthetics point of view, I've always found the last iteration of the 4 seater to be a very attractive car, with the painted side screens changing the profile of the car, The later hood and side screens are much better designed and executed and create quite a stylish car especially hood down with the side screens in, much more weather proof and less draughts than earlier iterations.

I find the two seaters a more intimate cocooned driving experience, compared with the 4 seaters, which give the appearance and feel of a more open spacious environment by comparison.

Whilst I'm looking for another 2 seater Morgan following hurting my back ,where I found the more upright driving position of the 4 seater just a little too restrictive for my 6'2'' frame, where I can manage a more comfortable position in a 2 seater.

After selling my 2 seater 3+wheeler F2 around 1973, I decided my next impractical Morgan, would be a slightly more practical four seater.
When I eventually got round to replacing my F2 in 1999 I bought a 1997 four seater with 1500 miles on the clock. 100,000 miles later the grandchildren love it being a 4 seater.
Billy Bellinger has made it into a 170BHP Rover engine throttle bodied 2 litre +4 long door 4+seater.

Each to his own

4 seaters are great, more space = more useable and more fun!!

For the post 2005 I would say if 2 of you would put the hood up in under a minute once you are used to it. Due to the size of the hood it is easier with 2 people but could be done by one.

Welcome to TM Mac!

I have a 4/4 and my Cocker spaniel fits behind the seats .in the luggage space..She has a harness attached but room to turn around .

Ditto my Roadster with our Lhasa.

Have to admit im my circa 22 years of my Morgan ownership I have only used it to go to the shops on a couple of occasions.

Our first of 3 European adventures was down to the LM 24hrs in 2002, after which we toured a bit of Normandy..

The next Summer holiday trip was again to Europe and from Santander down to Andalusia using Los Romanes as a base and roaming around Southern Spain, took in part of Portugal on the journey back North.

Our last trip was from the Chunnel down through the length of France on into Italy down to Sorrento, used as a base for a few days and to drive the Amalfi coast road at dawn.. For sure there would be more comfortable machines to take on such trips, but the sense of adventure doing so in a Morgan, made for life long memories. Also a Morgan makes a great calling card when visiting foreign parts...

I have a 1964 Plus 4 4 seater. Wasn’t looking for one but it was the car that made the most sense in my budget. I’ve grown to love having that extra space to carry things. I keep my tonneau over the seat and whatever is on it. Protects it from the sun.

Took out the rear seats - than there is plenty of space in the back...

I've always liked the look of a 4 seater.
There are some bargains about because they are a small niche within the small niche world of Morgans.
I saw that Allon White had a 3.7 4 seater, that must be incredibly rare. It'd be as fast as the 997 and probably more practical.