Description
Morgan Plus 8 'Supersports' 4. 8 V8 Manual
Overview:
The perfect modern classic? It took less than 5 miles of a flowing B-road for me to think so!
Finished in the befitting colour scheme of a brilliant Silver from Jaguar’s palette over black leather and a black mohair hood.
Lots of optional extras, upgrades and stainless steel items, the 19” Aeromax wheels being especially rare.
24, 864 miles covered by two owners, then current for the last 11 years.
Full Morgan annual service history, presented in near perfect condition
TFL’s website confirms it meets ULEZ standards.
Usual dealer facilities are available such as: Finance, trailered delivery, part exchange and 3 month to 2 year warranty cover.
The cherished registration of 675 MOR is available by separate negotiation (Previous V. R. N is VX13DCY)
Please call for more information, photos, walk-around video etc
The sales pitch!
An amazing blend of modern running gear with traditional Morgan craftsmanship and styling, built on the strong and lightweight aluminium chassis from the Aero 8 with it’s potent V8 running gear. The BMW sourced engine pushes 362hp & 361lb/ ft through an LSD and a well weighted 6 speed manual gearbox. The 11 50 kerb weight aids a 0-60 time of around 4. 5 seconds and a top speed of 155mph.
One of the current owners fondest memories of the car was a wonderful trip to Sicily through the Alps, Dolomites and Apennines. It was the recollections of this trip that kept the car in the family long after it was realistically matching their needs.
I remember being in my late 20’s when two months apart my Father arrived with two unusual part exchanges, a 4/ 4 and an Aero 8. The first I was instantly drawn to for it’s looks and after a 150 mile round trip through Norfolk was impressed by the sharp handling and cruising ability but lack of punch left me wanting more. Fast forward to a warm summer Friday afternoon and the Aero 8 arrives, I was excited until it rolled off the trailer and stared straight at me, for me worse in the flesh than the magazines I’d read a few years prior. After giving it a far amount of grief over the weekend I was torn, it was an amazing thing to drive, but whenever I parked up, I never looked back when walking away! Fast forward to a week ago and a surprise visitor arrives at the showroom, all of the Morgan charm but was on earth are those wheels and huge brakes tucked behind them? It took a while for me to remember this unusual moment in Morgan’s history. It really is fantastic union of old and new, then performance is pretty outrageous, but with an easily caught rear end, potent brake, predictable handling and plenty of grip you aren’t afraid to push on.
Build Specifications:
Optional Extras:
+ Aeromax 19” lightweight forged alloys by Rays Engineering
+ Upgraded fully adjustable suspension
+ Heated seats
+ Leather bonnet strap
+ Front and side paint protection film
+ Sidescreen leather draft proofing
+ Clear indicator lenses
+ Mohair hood cover
+ Mohair side screen bag
Additional items in Stainless Steel:
+Badge bar
+Luggage Rack
+Door checks
+Front grille
+Bonnet prop
+Convex door mirrors
Standard Features:
+ Air-conditioning
+ Driver & passenger airbags
+ Power steering
+ Leather seats with Morgan logo to headrests
+ Mohair hood
+ Radio/ CD player
+ Heated windscreen
Vehicle Condition and Maintenance:
Exterior:
Finished in Jaguar liquid silver the bodywork is in excellent condition across all panels. It has PPF applied to the nose, running boards and leading edge of the rear arches which shows a small amount of stone chipping.
A thorough physical inspection and paint depth test shows no signs of any panel being re-painted. All stainless steel & chrome work is in excellent condition. The heated windscreen is free from scratches and delimitation, with only one very small shallow stone chip.
The near side front alloy wheel has a 2” kerb graze, all other alloys are in perfect order. The tyres are matching Yokohama Advan Sport all round, measuring 225/ 35/ 19 front and 245/ 35/ 19 rear. The NSF has 5/ 6/ 6mm the NSR has 5/ 5/ 6mm (outer to inner) the OSF has 7/ 7/ 6mm the OSR has 6/ 6/ 5mm (inner to outer) all tyres are free from damage and perishing.
The mohair hood and side screens are in perfect condition, with no signs of wear, damage or fading. The rear screen is free from creasing or discolouration. A hood ‘tonneau’ cover and side screen bag are present, the code screens can be securely stowed within the rear luggage rack when touring.
Interior:
Free from distractions and full of character with minimal easy to use switchgear.
The black leather is broken up nicely by a silver painted steering wheel insert and dash surround plus stainless steel handbrake lever & gear knob and surrounds.
Very light scuffing to the drivers bolster piping and door shut leather panel, excellent in every other area.
All tools for hood removal/ fitting are present, all electrics work perfectly, the air-conditoning blows cold and is far more effective than I expected!
Maintenance:
Supplied new on July 1st 2013 by London Morgan, then serviced annually by Legerwood Morgan, with interim maintenance carried out locally especially before/ after it’s regular pan European road trips with the Morgan owners club and Targa Florio.
The most recent service was carried out by Legerwood Morgan on 14/ 05/ 2024 at 24, 754 miles. Therefore the next service due is 14/ 05/ 2025 or at 30, 754 miles (12 Months 6, 000 mile service schedule)
Whilst in for service, Legerwood carried out an advisory free MOT test on 14/ 05/ 2024, leaving 8 months until it is due for re-inspection.
