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by Andy Downes
Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

Now tell me that this isn't the car that VNO 600 is based on ! It's a 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter, coachwork by Touring of Milan (specialists in Superleggera, they invented it in 1936) they made just 3 in this style, and by 1950 Ferrari had only made 100 or so cars, total. The car is for sale at the top ...
by Andy Downes
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

I'm pleaased that Eddie Singleton one of our MHR Owners sent me some photos and agreed for them to be used here. VNO 600 after Vic had bought her, but well before the 'refresh', note the different grille teatment, Silverstone 1982 Bentley Drivers Club - Thanks Eddie. Andy https://serving.photos.phot...
by Andy Downes
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Where are they now ?
Topic: 1969 Plus 8 356AK92
Replies: 17
Views: 6932

Re: 1969 Plus 8 356AK92

Mary, you will know this early +8 is now significant, not just because it was an early Moss box car in competition – but it was being used in Internationally designated events. Without knowing it Savoye and company laid the foundations which allowed the Moss box cars to qualify for their FIA HTP (Hi...
by Andy Downes
Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

Thanks Mark, this +4 is just not well enough known ! There is a surprise in the tale too -'Vino' as VNO 600 is known has a twin sister - based on a Jowett Jupiter chassis ! The Jowett was started soon after Clarkson's Morgan, but the build stalled and it was not completed until 1957. I'm hoping to p...
by Andy Downes
Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Bibliography
Topic: Morgan Magazine Articles - Post your suggestions here
Replies: 12
Views: 7402

Re: Morgan Magazine Articles - Post your suggestions here

Thanks for your contributions Bill, Bilbliography updated.
Andy
by Andy Downes
Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Historic +4 Race Car For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2547

Re: Historic +4 Race Car For Sale

Link to the Silverstone Auction Website: here as always "buyer beware".

Andy
by Andy Downes
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

Vic Champness has kindly provided some older photos. Andy VNO 600 in action on the 1953 Daily Express Rally. https://serving.photos.photobox.com/68125065aa7802338ff6e86895460285f41c31d024482ac7c1761452ae417557c420a4fa.jpg VNO 600 on the 1955 Rallye de Dieppe. https://serving.photos.photobox.com/9991...
by Andy Downes
Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

I have updated the historical details and put them all together in the first post of this Topic.

Andy
by Andy Downes
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Re: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

Here are some shots of the 'refresh'. Note the 'Superleggera' lightweight body construction - aluminium over a minimal light tubular frame, not much structural here ! Interestingly the SLR bodies employ a similar method. Original construction by Charlie Robinson and later assisted by Maurice Gomm. S...
by Andy Downes
Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1751

Re: Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale

Peter (Rafter),

I have created a new Topic under For Sale or Wanted and moved your post for the Historic +4 Race Car.

Andy
by Andy Downes
Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600
Replies: 14
Views: 8184

Special Bodied 1953 +4 VNO 600

I thought I would share some photos of a very rare (and rarely seen) Morgan 1953 +4. It is Roy Clarkson's +4 Rally Car that ran successfully in the Monte Carlo, Dutch Tulip and Daily Express (2nd overall) Rallies in 1953. In 1954 it was 1st in class in the 3-Day Highland Rally, and 1st in the Tourin...
by Andy Downes
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Where are they now ?
Topic: KUT 808 - Looking for my +4 DHC
Replies: 11
Views: 4764

Re: KUT 808 - Looking for my +4 DHC

Andy Downes wrote: Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:33 pm I'll try and get a photograph and Chassis Number.
Photo of the missing +4 taken in 1978.

Image

Andy
by Andy Downes
Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1645

Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale

Please see the the For Sale for Wanted Topic by clicking: +4 SS

Andy
by Andy Downes
Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1751

Genuine 1968 +4 Super Sports - For Sale

Machiel Kalf has given me the following information to post; 1968 +4 Genuine Super Sports At the moment the car is “yellow” and is one of the last original Super Sports produced. The factory records are: Chassis number: 6732. Original Engine Number: CT73618. Gear Box: 4463HR. Exterior: “Middle Chrom...
by Andy Downes
Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: Bibliography
Topic: Morgan Magazine Articles - Post your suggestions here
Replies: 12
Views: 7402

Re: Morgan Magazine Articles - Post your suggestions here

Thanks for the suggestions Bob, the SLR article sounds very interesting - I presume it's in the German language ?
Andy