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by Mark Shears
Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: 4 cylinder Morgans
Topic: Leathern Bottle 2026
Replies: 0
Views: 54

Leathern Bottle 2026

Well if anybody reads this I propose that we continue our New Year get together at The Leathern Bottle, Lewknor. OX49 5TW The perfect opportunity to sit down and discuss the way forward for brakehorsepower over a pint and a bit of lunch. 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder Morgans of any age and c...
by Mark Shears
Tue Nov 25, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: The Future of Brakehorsepower
Topic: IS THIS THE END OF BRAKEHORSEPOWER ? – Comments Please
Replies: 23
Views: 819

Re: IS THIS THE END OF BRAKEHORSEPOWER ? – Comments Please

Hi all, I agree it is a great shame that interest in brakehorsepower has wained over the last couple of years. I guess there are other platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) that people now use but I for one still regularly view brakehorsepower. It does seem as if many people like me still do view it - ...
by Mark Shears
Sat Nov 01, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Set of new MWS Wire Wheels For Sale for Plus 4 or 4/4
Replies: 0
Views: 202

Set of new MWS Wire Wheels For Sale for Plus 4 or 4/4

Set of four new MWS wire wheels for sale for Plus 4 or 4/4. MWS wheel ID Code: XW 459 Size: 5 x 15 (XW) 72 spokes Painted (Silver) Tubeless Price: £261.66 (incl. VAT) EACH Total: £1046.64 My Price: £646.00 for set of four I also have the fifth (spare) wheel which is new (old stock) available for £15...
by Mark Shears
Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: Bob
Replies: 4
Views: 1851

Re: Bob

Just got back from a short holiday and seen your post Bob.

Sorry to hear you have been unwell but you imply that with the change to the correct tablets you may be able to be out at a few more meetings next year...and that is good news!

Take care and look after yourself!

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Fri Aug 01, 2025 4:47 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Racetorations Fast Road TR4 engine internals for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4929

Racetorations Fast Road TR4 engine internals for sale

I have had the Racetorations fast road engine in my TR4 engined Plus 4 rebuilt to full race specification. It seems such a shame to discard all the engine internals when I believe they have done less than 400 miles! The engine was built by Racetorations in 1988 as a fast road engine with approx. 120...
by Mark Shears
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: Bibliography
Topic: Morgan Books - Post your suggestions here
Replies: 16
Views: 54836

Re: Morgan Books - Post your suggestions here

Have just got the new Morgan book by the MMC archivist Martyn Webb and it is excellent - even though i am still going through the three wheeler story and haven't got to the four wheeled Morgans yet. Other than to look at some of the pictures! And what fantastic photos. Most of which haven't been see...
by Mark Shears
Wed Jan 22, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: JHX142B
Replies: 7
Views: 19600

Re: JHX142B

Thanks for the 'heads up' Kevin. And Happy New Year!

The price now in dollars is what I am led to believe was the price paid in pounds sterling when sold post auction by Silverstone Auctions...

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Wed Dec 18, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Plus 4 competition parts for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 8276

Re: Plus 4 competition parts for sale

Good idea Machiel,

And a very happy Christmas to you and Ingrid too.

Look forward to seeing you again in 2025...!

Cheers!

Mark
by Mark Shears
Tue Dec 17, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: For sale or wanted
Topic: Plus 4 competition parts for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 8276

Re: Plus 4 competition parts for sale

Hi Mike,

Sorry, it went yesterday - as did the exhaust manifold.

But do have the harness bar from the 1959 Plus 4 if of any interest...

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: 4 cylinder Morgans
Topic: Leatherne Bottle Jan 2025
Replies: 6
Views: 22693

Re: Leatherne Bottle Jan 2025

Yes I am good for both those dates Leigh - but I think the 18th may suit more of us...?

I will drum up some support from the locals!

Seasons greetings,

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Loose torque
Topic: NEC 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 3731

Re: NEC 2024

Gentlemans outfitters Bob...!

Talking of gentlemen - how are you?!

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: 4 cylinder Morgans
Topic: original LawrenceTunes
Replies: 17
Views: 13393

Re: original LawrenceTunes

On stand number 111 at the October 1961 Earls Court Motor Show the Morgan Motor Company advertised the "Morgan Plus Four fitted with the Super Sports Engine..." The engines for the Super Sports specification Plus Fours were sent to Chris Lawrence's Westerham Motors in Acton where they were...
by Mark Shears
Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: 4 cylinder Morgans
Topic: original LawrenceTunes
Replies: 17
Views: 13393

Re: original LawrenceTunes

On Saturday December 31st 1960 at The Racing Car Show at the Royal Horticultural Old Halls in London Chris Lawrence had a stand for Westerham Motors Ltd. Amongst other engines he displayed a TR3 engine "as supplied to the Morgan Motor Company for the Super Sports Plus Four." Just saying......
by Mark Shears
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: +4 Super Sport, high line body
Replies: 6
Views: 27342

Re: +4 Super Sport, high line body

Hi Robin,

Keep me in the loop with your spares - I haven't forgotten about those engine blocks but had lost storage space.

However I am now in the process of moving in to new shortly so will be back in touch...

Cheers,

Mark
by Mark Shears
Sun Oct 20, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: +4
Topic: +4 Super Sport, high line body
Replies: 6
Views: 27342

Re: +4 Super Sport, high line body

Hi Eddie, All good thank you and trust the same goes for you too...?! Your brother's drophead was lovely and beautifully restored. I don't know whether the published price is the hammer price or whether commission has to be added to it? Either way it was a wonderful buy for someone - sadly not me as...