Vehicle Description
-Light Blue with custom Tan Leather interior, Aluminum trim, 3.5
Liter V8 engine, 4-Speed manual transmission, Concours restoration
with custom touches and upgrades, Used and enjoyed on the 2019
Copperstate 1000.
The design of the Plus 8 dates back to the Morgan 4/4 of 1936, a
car which remains in production form even to this day. In 1968,
Morgan introduced a V8 version featuring the alloy block 3.5 liter
Buick-Rover V8. The V8 gave the Plus 8 iconic performance making it
the fastest accelerating British car with its power-to-weight ratio
along with its limited slip differential. The Plus 8 remained in
production as long as this engine did through the mid-2000s. Morgan
revived the Plus 8 design from 2012-2018 using a BMW V8. Always
hand built, Morgan allowed its customers a choice of customizations
giving its clientele an unmatched driving enthusiast
experience.
The Plus 8 has been extensively restored and upgraded with a high
level of attention to detail. The fighter cockpit-like details
include exposed rivets, leather strapping and raw aluminum
features. Over $55,000 was spent from 2012 to 2016 to create this
bespoke Morgan. Mechanical upgrades include a comprehensive engine
rebuild in 2016, new wiring harness, new brake booster, new brakes,
rotors and calipers, new axle seals, new shock absorbers, roll bar
installation, new lamps, hoses, upgraded electrical components, new
custom made radius rods, rebuilding the shifter, linkage and
adapting a new mount system for improved shifting, Magnaflow
exhaust mufflers, and full servicing on the intake manifold and
Edelbrock carburetor, engine timing, and improved fuel
delivery.
Bespoke cosmetic touches include specially machined wheel center
caps to match the recently refinished cast wheels, louvered rear
panel, front fog lamp mount, painted roll bar, dual fuel fillers,
aluminum bomber-type bucket seats, custom upholstery, new toggle
switches, and custom turned steering wheel center. Chronographs are
mounted on the glovebox door, the rear package shelf has hinged
storage compartments and in homage to vintage racing traditions, an
exposed display of 8 spare spark plugs are behind the
ring-ventilated rugged textured tan leather seats.
In its most recent ownership, this Morgan has been extensively
looked after and well serviced. As stated above, this Plus 8 has
been enjoyed during the 2019 Copperstate 1000 tour and it never
missed a beat. We know this first-hand because we drove it on the
rally and we have enjoyed its ownership for several years. :)
This one of a kind Plus 8 is dialed in and exceptional in every
way. It is accompanied by its tonneau cover, side windows, spare
wheel and service records.
