Car ties a piece of 1969 festival history to today
A 1964 Morgan Plus 4 that formerly belonged to Michael Lang, one of the organisers of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Festival, is receiving attention from classic‑car enthusiasts and collectors. The vehicle, offered in a cream exterior with a red interior and traditional wood dash trim, is being described by the listing outlet as a TR4‑engined example from Morgan’s 1962–1969 production run.
The car is fitted with a 2.1‑litre inline four and a four‑speed manual gearbox. Notable features listed include knock‑off wire wheels, a luggage rack and a rear‑mounted spare. Morgan’s Plus 4 model line is cited by the seller as representative of the marque’s handbuilt craftsmanship and lightweight sports‑car characteristics.
- Provenance: formerly owned by Michael Lang, co‑creator of the 1969 Woodstock festival
- Model details: 1964 Morgan Plus 4, TR4 engine, four‑speed manual
- Appearance: cream exterior, red interior, wood dash trim, wire wheels
For residents of Woodstock, Ont., and elsewhere who follow the festival’s long cultural afterlife, the motorcar is an artifact linked to one of the defining music events of the 20th century. The 1969 festival drew hundreds of thousands to Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, N.Y., and Michael Lang later remained active in the music business through production, artist management and consulting.
Why the Morgan Plus 4 matters to collectors
The Morgan Plus 4 was produced intermittently across multiple decades and configurations. Its construction — a steel ladder chassis combined with an ash wood frame for bodywork in the classic Morgan tradition — and its handbuilt nature are central to the marque’s appeal. Morgan even recorded a class victory at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, a point often cited when describing the model’s sporting pedigree.
| Feature | Specification / Note |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1964 (Plus 4, 1962–1969 run) |
| Engine | 2.1‑litre inline‑four (TR4 sourced) |
| Transmission | 4‑speed manual |
The listing reconnects a tangible object to the Woodstock story without altering documented facts about the festival or Lang’s broader career. Lang went on to organise subsequent Woodstock events, managed notable artists and founded music business ventures. The car’s publicised ownership adds provenance that can increase interest among speciality collectors and museums that track items linked to pop‑culture history.
Local residents interested in automotive heritage or in the cultural legacy of the 1969 festival may find the Morgan’s reappearance in the collector market noteworthy, as it represents a physical tie to a well‑known moment in music history rather than a new development within the city of Woodstock itself.
