1992 Morgan Plus 8
Highlights
- One family owned since new - acquired by the vendor’s father from Allon White Sports Cars in 1992
- An original and unrestored example that’s been dry-stored from new
- Just 14,016 miles
- Serviced by Maulden Garage in August 2023
- Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2024
- Rare special order colour
The Appeal
In 2018, it passed into the hands of the vendor who has recently subjected it for recommissioning and MOT testing following several years of laying dormant in dry storage. Mechanically healthy, delightfully original and sporting a pleasing patina, this much-loved Morgan awaits its next custodian.
The History and Paperwork
- Acquired by the vendor’s father brand new - a lifelong Morgan enthusiast
- Supplied and initially serviced by Allon White Sports Cars
- Serviced in 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000 by Allon White
- Just 14,016 miles indicated
- MOT valid until 16th July 2024
- Dry-stored since new
- Used sparingly throughout its life
- Unused for some time following its c.2015 service
- Recently recommissioned (August 2023)
- V5C present and displaying one previous keeper (the vendor’s father)
- Copy of an original Plus 8 handbook
- Selection of original supplying paperwork
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- Well-stamped original service book
The Condition
- Special order green paintwork - believed to be a Jaguar colour
- OEM alloy wheels all in very good condition
- Complete with its folwing hood, which we’re informed has seen very little use
- Light marks, scratches and chips can be found in various places around the bodywork, as befits an unrestored, original car of this vintage
- The nearside rear wings bears a few scuffs and minor denting
- The vendor informs us that the seat bases and roof cover suffer slightly from rodent damage, although there’s certainly nothing excessive to report
- The upholstery presents well, with no heavy wear apparent
- The dashboard is delaminating slightly, but this does not detract from its overall appearance
- We understand all the controls and switchgear to be in good working order
- The underside presents well, benefitting from sparing use and dry storage throughout the car’s life
- The rear bumper is a little misshapen
- The board behind the driver’s seat which covers the battery is missing
The Mechanics
- 3.9-litre Rover V8
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- The vendor reports that it now runs beautifully, sounds amazing and drives very well indeed
- Advisory-free current MOT
- Brake calliper overhaul with new front brake discs/pads and rear wheel cylinders
- ECU maintenance
- New oil filter, fuel pump, spark plugs, air filter
- All tyres replaced
- New fuel gauge sender
- New exhaust box and tailpipes
- Year 1992
- Make Morgan
- Model Plus-8
- Colour Green
- Mileage 14,016 Miles
- Engine size 3947
- Seller Type Private
- Town Bedford
- County Bedfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
- barry-e•••• £22,500 29/11/23
- nickbea•••• £22,250 29/11/23
- barry-e•••• £22,000 29/11/23
- nickbea•••• £21,750 29/11/23
- barry-e•••• £21,250 29/11/23
- alastai•••• £21,000 29/11/23
- joseph.•••• £20,000 29/11/23
- Newsumb•••• £19,500 29/11/23
- Mike Ha•••• £19,250 29/11/23
- jash101•••• £19,000 29/11/23
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