Restoration of a 1937 Morgan Series One.

2 seater in blue. Fitted with a Coventry Climax engine and Meadows gearbox

During 2009 a gentlemen visited out showroom inquiring as to whether we would be interested in purchasing a Morgan for restoration. The cars owner had started the restoration many years ago but sadly as he was getting a little older now was unable to complete the required work.

So in the autumn I contacted the owner to learn more. He had originally bought the car for his wife in 1962 from a Commander in the Royal Navy, Plymouth. His wife however did not have a driving licence so the car was never used.

An agreement was struck to purchase the car and we collected it in October 2009 from a Plymouth lock-up garage, where it had sat for the last 47 years on blocks and half stripped down.

Along with the car came a great number of boxes of parts, some of which were in fact nothing to do with a 1937 Morgan and much of the remainder were in such a poor condition they had to be disposed as they would not be of any use.

The car was brought to our workshops and following a search for a suitable carburettor and coil, a drop of fuel into the carb and despite having been idle for so many years the engine started almost immediately.

The 4/4 has now been stripped right down to the last nut and bolt and after a search a new chassis has been located. Extensive work is now being carried out on the engine which will include white metaling the main and big-end bearings. We also intend to fit hardened valve seats.

But inevitably there is a huge amount of spares still to be sourced to complete the restoration.

Shown below are some that we know are required

WANTED

Clock for speedo

Fuel gauge mainly

Any other gauges as well

Dummy spinners go on the hubcaps

Solid 16 inch wheels

Gearbox seals

Side screens

Fuel filler cap

If you can help in supplying any of the above please do contact Sean or Martyn. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Further lists of parts required will be posted on the website along with photos of how the restoration is shaping up, so do check back regularly to check on our progress.