Lot Ended
Description
Huge specification; 22,000 miles from new; supercar performance;
excellent value
When the original Plus 8 finally ceased production
in 2004, it had been in existance for 36 years and only came to an end because
of the halt in supply of Rover engines.
Finding a replacement was never
going to be easy. The V8 used in the Aero 8 was physically too big and so a Ford
V6 engined Roadster was introduced in its place. The traditionalist Morgan
buyer thought that the 3.0-litre power unit initially installed wouldn't
have the 'beef' required, but the reality was that it was brilliant - smooth and
with a massive rev range that could deliver 80mph in second! It has six forward
gears!
As the years passed, the Roadster esablished itself in its own
right, and to many (your scribe included), was by far the best traditional
Morgan built with the possible exception of an early SuperSports Plus 4 or
a pre '76 narrow-bodied +8....
By the time this car had been built, the
engine had grown to 3,721cc which delivered demonic performance to near
motorcycle standards - like driving a car powered by the 'hand of
god'...
This 2015 example must have been a very expensive car indeed
when it was delivered, as it has a monumental spec. Painted metallic blue, it
is trimmed in light cream leather and fitted with a blue Mohair hood.
It has a walnut dashboard, stainless wire wheels, bonnet strap, aftermarket
mirrors, stainless chassis covers, door check straps, Union Flag badges, door
handles, sidescreen bag, Moto Lita steering wheel, map light and a luggage
carrier.
It has had three former keepers, the current owner acquiring the
car in 2019. He is only selling as he has bought another and thinks two seems a
bit greedy.
Its first MOT took place in 2018 at 4,656 miles and the
odometer now shows 22,327 miles so it is barely run in. It has an MOT until May
2024. Bidders are advised that at some time, it was involved in an insurance
claim and is listed on the register as Category D, although this has been taken
into account in the very reasonable estimate.
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