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Morgan Plus 8: books - history and models

A book on Morgan Plus 8 sports cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Morgan sports cars.

Morgan Plus 8 - Fifty Years an Icon

Once approved to use Rover's V8 engine, the Morgan Motor Company quickly fitted it into their classic sports car. The Morgan Plus 8 became their best-selling model, produced from its launch in 1968 until 2004. After an eight-year break, it returned to the lineup from 2012 to 2018, featuring a modern bonded aluminum chassis and a powerful BMW V8 engine.

This book provides a detailed history of the Morgan Plus 8, covering its design and manufacturing process. It includes over 300 color photographs, showcasing both the traditional and Aero chassis models. It also explores the history of the Rover V8 and BMW V8 engines, provides complete specifications for each model, recalls the Plus 8's motorsport achievements, and features personal stories from key figures. The book concludes with a look at the marque's history and its future.

Product details

Author:Michael Palmer
Details:192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:308 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2020)
ISBN:9781785007255
Book: Morgan Plus 8 - Fifty Years an Icon

Morgan Plus 8 - Fifty Years an Icon

Language: English

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Morgan Plus 8 - All models (1968-2004)

Looking for a great Morgan sports car? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a marque expert, is packed with practical advice for buying the Morgan Plus 8.

Years: 1968-2004.

This Essential Buyer's Guide to the Morgan Plus 8 will help you find the right car at the right price and answer the following questions:

  • Stay or walk away? Initial evaluation of a Morgan Plus 8.
  • What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
  • How to check authenticity?
  • Which models are most suitable?
  • What are known defects?
  • What are the possibilities and impact of a restoration?
  • What are the maintenance costs?

Product details

Author:Phil Benfield
Details:96 pages, 18.5 x 14.5 x 0.7 cm / 7.3 x 5.7 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:117 colour photos
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2022)
ISBN:9781787117648
Book: Morgan Plus 8 - All models (1968-2004)

Morgan Plus 8 - All models (1968-2004)

Language: English

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