1970 Morgan Plus 8
A 1970 Morgan Plus 8 featuring the early 'Moss box' gearbox, one of only 484 such cars built between 1968 and 1972. Originally supplied in the UK and later discovered in Norway, the car was repatriated and subjected to a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration in 2011–12 to FIA Appendix K 'Period G' specification, including a new G.E.E. steel chassis, factory ash frame, and a 254 bhp John Eales race engine. Subsequently campaigned in HSCC and other historic events.
Ownership
- 2018-02-23Auction saleSold £51,000 (≈ $64K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownNorwegian ownerpartial documentation
Car was found in Norway by the vendor, suggesting it had passed into Norwegian ownership at some point after its UK supply; circumstances of acquisition and duration of ownership are not stated.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Repatriated the car to the UK from Norway, then commissioned a full restoration to FIA Appendix K specification and subsequently raced the car in HSCC and other historic events. Extensive invoices accompany the car.
Competition
- —HSCCHSCC meeting at Silverstone
One of several events in which the vendor campaigned the car after the 2011–12 restoration was completed.
- —HSCCHSCC meeting at Donington
Part of the vendor's post-restoration competition programme.
- —HSCCHSCC meeting at Spa
Part of the vendor's post-restoration competition programme.
- —Tour Britannia
Among the events contested by the vendor following the car's restoration.
- —Modena Cento Ore
Italian event attended by the vendor as part of the post-restoration competition programme.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationG.E.E. (chassis); John Eales (engine); J.B. Sports Engineering (gearbox and axle); Brands Hatch Morgans (assembly)
Full nut-and-bolt rebuild on a new race-prepared steel chassis sourced from G.E.E., with a new factory ash frame, a freshly built John Eales race engine producing 254 bhp, and the original Moss gearbox overhauled by Billy Bellinger of J.B. Sports Engineering, who also rebuilt the axle. Final assembly carried out by Brett Syndercombe of Brands Hatch Morgans to FIA Appendix K 'Period G' specification.
Restoration completed across 2011–12. Car built within the homologated weight limit of 853 kg.
- 2016Engine rebuildJohn Eales (engine); J.B. Sports Engineering (axle and gearbox)
Engine inspected and rebuilt by John Eales; axle and gearbox were also refreshed at the same time.
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