The Morgan Plus Four LM62 salutes Le Mans victory

‘Is this a new Morgan?!’ we hear you ask. No, no it isn’t: this is a limited edition, Le Mans-inspired version of the standard Plus Four we know and love, and it’s been kitted out to reflect the company’s 2.0-litre class victory at the legendary endurance race 60 years ago.

To that end only 62 examples will be made, each carrying a numbered metal plaque displaying the unique build number. The dark green finish, white hard-top roof and #29 roundel all mimic the Plus Four SuperSports that featured at Le Mans back in 1962.

Naturally it doesn’t stop there, with a graphics pack, LM62 rear badge, Le Mans style fuel filler cap, silver-painted wire wheels, driving spotlights, a polished stoneguard, plus a splitter, sports exhaust tailpipes and mohair sidescreens all finished in black.

Inside the leather door pulls are laser-engraved, the headrests are embroidered with an LM62 logo and the leather Comfort Plus seats are heated. Yes, heated. Too modern for you? Fear not, the dash is made from Tawny wood.

Options include a soft-top roof, two-earned wheel spinners, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, headlight take and a chrome rear-view mirror. Morgan will also keep a photographic record of your car’s build if you ask nicely. And, you know, pay for it.
Prices start from £78,995, which is in excess of £12,000 more than the standard car. Order books are open now and you can have your choice of right- or left-hand drive with either a manual or automatic transmission.

Nothing’s been done to the 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder engine from BMW, so power remains the same at 255bhp. 0-62mph takes 5.2 seconds in the manual; the auto is four-tenths faster.

“The 1962 Le Mans class-winning Morgan Plus 4 holds a special place in the hearts of Morgan enthusiasts, employees and owners around the world,” said Steve Morris, company chairman and CEO. “It marked one of Morgan’s greatest motorsport achievements, the car covering more than 2,200 miles at an average running speed of almost 94mph, and triumphing – like David vs Goliath – over our bigger, and better funded, rivals of the time.

Er, a word on that class win: the Plus Four faced one other car - a Bristol-powered AC Ace - in its category. And it retired after four hours. Still, you can only beat what’s put in front of you. Just ask the Australian test cricket team.