Today Post by Joe Farace
It’s well known that I’m an anglophile and am passionate about British cars. That passion extends to specific marques and models, such as Morgan. (Mary harbors a passion for Austin-Healy cars, especially the early models.
Last week, the Morgan Motor Company announced the launch of the Plus Four LM62, a model which celebrates the company’s legendary class win in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. Based on the standard Morgan Plus Four and limited to just 62 examples, it pays tribute to the Morgan Plus 4 SuperSports took victory in the 2.0-litre class of the grueling endurance race six decades ago.
The renowned (plate numbered) TOK 258 was finished in dark green, while a particular shade of red was popular on motorsport Morgan vehicles of the time, and these two colors have inspired the hues available on the Plus Four LM62. A Heritage White hardtop like the one fitted to the famous race car is standard, marking the first time this item has been available for the model.
The LM62 graphics pack, which includes roundels with the number ‘29’ as well as an LM62 rear badge, silver-painted wire wheels, a Le Mans-style fuel filler cap and a domed rear panel. These touches are complemented by driving spot lights, body-colored A-pillars, a black splitter and cowl mesh, polished stone guard, black mohair sidescreens, a sidescreen bag embroidered with the LM62 logo and an active sports exhaust with black tailpipes.
Inside, the model is adorned with an LM62 metal plaque, displaying the car’s unique build number from its run of 62 examples, along with LM62 laser-engraved black saddle-leather door pulls and headrests embroidered with the specially designed LM62 graphic. Bespoke satin lacquer rubber mats with black vinyl edges, painted steering-wheel centre, and a Tawny wood centre-tunnel top and dashboard are fitted as standard, while heated black leather Comfort Plus seats with horizontal pleating, perforated seat centers and matching stitch color, complete with leather wrapped seat backs complete the interior aesthetic.
Options include a soft-top hood, LM62-specific photographic build record, and an LM62 accessory pack which includes two-eared wheel spinners, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, headlight tape, and a chrome interior rear-view mirror.