A fantastic example of the 3.9 litre Rover V8-powered Morgan Plus 8, finished in striking Corvette Yellow over a Grey leather interior with matching Grey soft top, side screens and half tonneau. A highly characterful and engaging British sports car, this 1995 example combines traditional Morgan styling with the performance and soundtrack of the 3.9-litre Rover V8. This example is further enhanced by the inclusion of the desirable private registration ‘M66 MOG’, which will remain with the vehicle as part of the sale.
Accompanied by a substantial history file, this Plus 8 comes with a selection of Morgan sales brochures, a Plus 8 3.9 Owner’s Handbook, MOT certificates and a large collection of invoices relating to servicing and maintenance. The invoices amount to almost £30,000, demonstrating significant expenditure over the years and suggesting a car that has received careful ongoing attention. The file also includes the purchase invoice from when The Vendor’s late husband acquired the car in 2013 for £25,210.
Owned by The Vendor’s late husband for the last 16 years, this Morgan has clearly formed part of long-term cherished ownership. The V5 records 5 former keepers, and the accompanying paperwork provides useful provenance and supporting history.
The Morgan Plus 8 was produced by the Morgan Motor Company from 1968 to 2004, before later returning in revised form between 2012 and 2018. Its popularity is widely credited with helping to secure Morgan’s future, combining the company’s traditional hand-built charm with serious V8 performance. From 1990, the Plus 8 was fitted with the 3.9-litre Rover V8 engine, referred to by Rover as the 4.0-litre unit, using Lucas 14CUX fuel injection. In this form, the Plus 8 offered approximately 190bhp and 230lb ft of torque, which, in a car weighing around 940kg, made for genuinely spirited performance. Capable of 0–60mph in under six seconds, the Plus 8 remains one of Morgan’s most celebrated models, offering an intoxicating blend of low weight, traditional construction, V8 power and a wonderfully direct driving experience.
This 1995 Morgan Plus 8 represents a particularly appealing opportunity, combining a striking colour scheme, the desirable 3.9-litre Rover V8 engine, long-term ownership and an impressive accompanying history file. With almost £30,000 of invoices, desirable private registration ‘M66 MOG’, and strong supporting provenance, this is a highly usable and charismatic Morgan that should appeal to collectors and drivers alike.
