Completely Morgan
4-Wheelers 1968-1994
Published on 15. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78711-262-9 (ISBN)
Description
For all owners - and would-be owners - of four-wheeled Morgans, this invaluable book is packed with genuinely useful information.
Beginning with a detailed look at Morgan's history, Ken Hill then describes the marque's motorsport record, followed by a thorough look at the evolution of all four-cylinder and eight-cylinder models available from 1968 to 1975.
Later chapters are devoted to restoration techniques, technical specifications, and information about the Morgan community, so providing an invaluable reference source.
See the other books in this series, Completely Morgan - Three-Wheelers, and Completely Morgan - Four-Wheelers 1936-1968, also published by Veloce as part of its Classic Reprint series.
Beginning with a detailed look at Morgan's history, Ken Hill then describes the marque's motorsport record, followed by a thorough look at the evolution of all four-cylinder and eight-cylinder models available from 1968 to 1975.
Later chapters are devoted to restoration techniques, technical specifications, and information about the Morgan community, so providing an invaluable reference source.
See the other books in this series, Completely Morgan - Three-Wheelers, and Completely Morgan - Four-Wheelers 1936-1968, also published by Veloce as part of its Classic Reprint series.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
887 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78711-262-9 (9781787112629)
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Person
Ken Hill's love of Morgans began when he married his wife, Janet. Her family were all Morgan enthusiasts, and the Hills were given their first Morgan by Janet's uncle - their now world-famous Morgan 4-4 Le Mans. In this car Ken and Janet competed in many European rallies, driving tests and concours events. He and Janet both became internationally accredited concours judges.
In his time Ken was a Post Office engineer, was in the RAF, and did long service as a dog handler with the Metropolitan Police, until a back injury forced him into early retirement. He then took up writing, and became a member of The Guild of Motoring Writers, having written several other titles about Morgans. See the others in this series, all published by Veloce.
In his time Ken was a Post Office engineer, was in the RAF, and did long service as a dog handler with the Metropolitan Police, until a back injury forced him into early retirement. He then took up writing, and became a member of The Guild of Motoring Writers, having written several other titles about Morgans. See the others in this series, all published by Veloce.
Content
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 MULTUM IN PARVO
Appendix II Wiring diagram
Appendix III Technical data sheets & Lucas electrical component data sheets
Appendix IV Specialists, manufacturers & distributors
Appendix V Bibliography
Appendix VI Morgan miniature models
Appendix VII Morgan factory sales literature
Appendix VIII Safety & glossary of terms
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 MULTUM IN PARVO
- The history of a small company with a huge reputation
- The dream becomes reality
- Behind every great man ...
- Keeping the pot boiling
- From little acorns ...
- The Depression and mass-production
- Litigation
- Demise of the three-wheeled cyclecar
- Predictions
- The war years
- Production re-starts
- Family links maintained
- HFS's farewell
- Saved by the chequered flag
- Expansion
- Postwar depression
- Emission and safety controls (USA)
- Exports worldwide
- The welcome mat
- Campaign agents
- The next generation
- Visiting the factory
- Litigation
- 75 years young
- 1968: Amongst the big boys
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972: Road & track
- 1973: Records galore
- 1974
- 1975: Washed out
- 1976
- 1977: Sportsmanship & protests
- 1978: Charles Morgan wins his spurs
- 1979: International long-distance racing
- 1980: 24-hour racing in Britain
- 1981
- 1982: 24-hours again
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985: Stop ... and go, go, go!
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988: SLRs at home & away
- 1989: Playing in the sand
- 1990: Three & four wheels race together
- 4/4 '1600'
- 4/4 Series 1600 Fiat
- 4/4 Series 1600 Ford CVH
- 4/4 Series 1600 Ford EFI
- 4/4 Series Ford 1800 engine
- Plus 4 Fiat-engined
- Plus 4 Rover M16 & T16-engined
- Plus 8
- Plus 8 Sports Lightweight
- Plus 8 Four-seater & Drop Head Coupé
- Personal safety
- Preparation for restoration
- Dismantling
- Body removal
- Marking components
- Cleaning components
- Paint removal
- Replacement of worn or broken parts
- Restoration standards
- Paintwork
- Brass & copper
- Aluminium finishes
- Dashboard
- Exhaust systems
- Electrical equipment & wiring
- Upholstery
- Fuel tank
- Useful tips
- Carburettor throttle linkage
- Wrinkle-finish paints
- Definition of fit
- The use of a torque wrench
- Spark plugs
- Battery selection
- Rewiring your Morgan
- Location of chassis numbers
- Model terminology
- Car covers
- Laying up your Morgan
- The Morgan Three-Wheeler Club
- The Morgan Sports Car Club
- Morgan clubs around the world
- Morgan clubs affiliated to the Morgan Sports Car Club
- Other international Morgan contacts
Appendix II Wiring diagram
Appendix III Technical data sheets & Lucas electrical component data sheets
Appendix IV Specialists, manufacturers & distributors
Appendix V Bibliography
Appendix VI Morgan miniature models
Appendix VII Morgan factory sales literature
Appendix VIII Safety & glossary of terms
Index