--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.
Vehicle Details
1968 Morgan Plus 8
Listing ID:CC-2002523
Price:$79,500
Location:Huntington Station, New York
Year:1968
Make:Morgan
Model:Plus 8
Exterior Color:Light Blue
Interior Color:Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:91904
Stock Number:581
VIN:R7662
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