Highlights
- Owned by just one family for over 40 years
- Kept in a warm, dry garage since 1995
- Original Signal Red paintwork has never been resprayed
- Only modification is the upgrade to Koni telescopic rear shock absorbers
- Advisory-free MOT valid until June 2026
The Appeal
First introduced in 1968, the Morgan Plus 8 became a fixture of the company's range in a big, big way. Heavily influenced by Peter Morgan himself, the car became legendary for its acceleration and impressive handling - a traditional, ash-framed roadster with an exceptional performance for its kerb weight, and one that was a class leader for a production car from the 1960s to the 1980s.
This 1982 example offers the opportunity to acquire a +8 that has remained in the same family since new. Originally purchased as a company car in December 1982, it was later gifted to the owner's daughter in 1995, where it has remained ever since. Having been stored in a warm, dry garage for nearly three decades and regularly exercised around the property, this Morgan carries honest patina, unique character and a very desirable level of originality.
History and Paperwork
- Purchased new in December 1982 through the owner's company
- Used as a company car for several years
- Given to the owner's daughter as a gift in 1995
- Currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
- Kept in a warm, dry garage since 1995
- Regularly started and driven around the property
- Indicates 08,536 miles on a five-figure odometer
- Advisory-free MOT valid until June 2026
The Condition
- Finished in Signal Red
- Original paintwork has never been resprayed or touched up
- Shows chips and scratches on the right front wing and a few around the body
- Features steel wings with aluminium bonnet and body construction
- Underside appears in good order with light wear
- Stone Leather interior shows signs of use, but this is far from harsh wear considering the car's 43 years
- All instruments appear to be in working order
- Appears in smart condition for its age
- Retained in preserved condition over the years
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre V8 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good order
- Highly standard
- Non-assisted steering
- Only modification from original specification is the replacement of the original rear shock absorbers with telescopic Koni units
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues, which is backed by the advisory-free MOT
- The car is reportedly ready and waiting to drive away
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