Highlights
- One owner from new
- 19,550 miles from new
- Garaged under cover throughout its life
- Factory standard with no modifications
The Appeal
The moment it hit the market, the Morgan Plus 8 became one of the most important cars ever built by the Malvern enterprise. Designed on the back of the familiar Plus 4 chassis, these high-octane roadsters were born for leisure driving, kept up the company's period aesthetics and boasted a hefty Rover V8 block under their distinctive nose. It quickly gained a reputation for remarkable acceleration and was a real class leader in its day.
Nowadays, Morgan is a lifestyle brand - and a good Morgan Plus 8 is the definition of a lifestyle car. They're in high demand, are still eminently usable, and for many years acted as one of the last true bastions of the classic, open-cabin British sports car.
This example is a winner - it's been cherished by the same owner since it left the factory and has covered less than 20,000 miles from new. It's a bona fide time capsule, well-maintained and beautifully kept. It proudly offers a grand opportunity for the lucky buyer to take on one of the most iconic V8 roadsters ever built on British soil.
Nowadays, Morgan is a lifestyle brand - and a good Morgan Plus 8 is the definition of a lifestyle car. They're in high demand, are still eminently usable, and for many years acted as one of the last true bastions of the classic, open-cabin British sports car.
This example is a winner - it's been cherished by the same owner since it left the factory and has covered less than 20,000 miles from new. It's a bona fide time capsule, well-maintained and beautifully kept. It proudly offers a grand opportunity for the lucky buyer to take on one of the most iconic V8 roadsters ever built on British soil.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1980
- One owner from new - the seller's late father
- 19,550 miles on the clock
- Most miles were driven in the first half of the car's life
- Kept in storage for the past 5 years
- Current owners (siblings) have not driven it personally but enjoyed trips as passengers
The Condition
- Attractively presented in a signal red livery
- Gentle chips and marks, particularly to the car's lower extremities
- No sign of any dents or dings
- Brightwork contrasts well with gentle patina
- Alloys could use a polish-up
- Underside carries some areas of corrosion and patina, but nothing of concern
- Interior is highly original, with age-commensurate wear
- All instruments clean and legible
- Gentle scuffs and marks to the upholstery, but no rips or tears
- Dashboard in good order, though would benefit from a wipe-down
- Some corrosion to the gearstick
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is highly original, with some areas of patina
- The vendor notes that the car has been static for around 5 years
- As a result some maintenance may be required before returning to the road
- Cooling system requires a good flush through
- The vendor reports are slight oil leak
- Other than this, the car is reportedly very drivable and starts on the key turn without issue
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