Highlights
- Full service history with 18 stamps
- Only 70 miles since last service work
- Low mileage of under 48,000 miles
- Enthusiast long term keeper
- Beautifully presented in Le Mans Green over Mulberry
- 223bhp 3L with upgraded five link rear suspension
- Only three registered keepers
The Appeal
Morgan’s rethink of its popular range-topping V8 was inspired. In came a reliable Ford V6 that was more powerful and lighter than the venerable Rover. This car has been upgraded to the clever five link rear suspension set up that was adopted for later Roadsters. The result is a car that is quick and agile.
Traditionally supplied with the bare minimum of driver aids, these cars are all about engagement.
This enthusiast-owned 2006 Roadster is classically finished in Le Mans Green with matching roof and a lovely Mulberry cabin. The low mileage has kept it in great condition, the maintenance carefully curated by a trio of keepers. There is a remarkable run of 18 service stamps from new, most of them by Morgan main dealers. It was last serviced just 70 miles ago.
This Roadster is both pretty and potent. It is largely standard, save for some useful tweaks including that five-link rear suspension - installed by Morgan dealer WIlliams Automotive - plus Avo shock absorbers and a stainless steel exhaust. These are rare but compelling cars and with its long, advisory-free MOT to August 2025, this one is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 23rd June 2006
- Only three registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2018
- Factory handbook/service book
- Additional manual for the Supplex 5L suspension system
- Thick history file of invoices, receipts and old MOTs
- Low displayed mileage of 47,878 miles supported by history and MOT records
- Current MOT runs to 27th August 2025 with no advisories and 47,865 miles showing on test
- 18 service stamps to October 2023 and 47,808 miles
- 10 stamps by main dealers and 8 by well known independent specialists
- Other paperwork includes retrim work by Allon White
- Purchase invoice for the car when vendor acquired it
The Condition
- Classically appropriate Le Mans Green paintwork in very good order
- Few signs of use or age across paintwork, very minor stone chips to note
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels and no accident damage reported
- Dark green fabric roof with matching hood cover with stitched logo
- Roof and tonneau both in good order with no reported damage
- Removable factory side screens generally well kept, minor points to note in photos
- Deep dish stainless steel chromed wire wheels in very good order
- Fitted with quality tyres showing good tread and condition
- Mulberry red leather interior with retrimmed trim items by Allon White in 2018
- Factory standard interior in good condition with few signs of age or wear
- Green carpets present well with only minor marks to note in photos
- Passenger heel bar shows some marks but not unsightly or untypical of age
- Walnut veneer dashboard with well kept finish and dials and switchgear similarly kept
- Three spoke wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel
- JVC stereo discreetly placed under dashboard
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Vendor advises there is a matching wheel cover and tonneau
- Side screen bag with stitched Morgan logo
The Mechanics
- 2,967cc ‘Duratec’ 223bhp Ford engine
- Very light 940kg structure
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Modified suspension according to seller
- Desirable five link rear suspension system fitted by Morgan dealer
- Rutherford king pins and Avo shock absorbers
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Full service history with only 70 miles since last visit
- Maintained by main dealers and independent specialists
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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