1973 Morgan Plus 8
A 1973 Morgan Plus 8 that was comprehensively rebuilt in 2012 to FIA and HSCC 1970s Road Sports specification at a cost of approximately £100,000, work overseen by marque specialist Richard Thorne. The project included a new chassis and body, a JE Developments 3.5-litre V8, roll-cage, and Tillett seats. Prior to the rebuild, the car had been a single-owner, low-mileage road vehicle. It has since proven competitive in both CSCC Swinging 60s and HSCC 70s Road Sports events, recording a second overall in its first HSCC outing.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £36,000 (≈ $45K)
- 1973 → 2012Acquisition unknownSingle private owner from newpartial documentation
Kept as a road car throughout this period, accumulating low mileage and described as well-maintained prior to the 2012 rebuild project.
Competition
- —CSCC Swinging 60sCSCC Swinging 60s
Car competed in multiple CSCC Swinging 60s events post-rebuild; specific dates and results not detailed.
- —HSCC 1970s Road SportsHSCC 1970s Road Sports2nd overall
Achieved second place overall on its debut outing in this series, described as a potential race winner.
- —Goodwood charity ride event
Recent demonstration run at Goodwood for charity passenger rides; car reportedly performed strongly.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012RestorationRichard Thorne
Full rebuild to FIA and HSCC 1970s Road Sports specification, encompassing a new chassis and bodywork, a JE Developments 3.5-litre V8 built to full FIA spec, a bespoke roll-cage, and Tillett seats. Total cost approximately £100,000.
Fully documented process. Car retains road-legal status post-rebuild and holds FIA paperwork.
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