2003 Morgan Plus 8

This 2003 Morgan Plus 8 is a 35th Anniversary Edition example that was ordered new through Northshore Sportscars of Lake Bluff, Illinois by the current owner, who took delivery at the Morgan factory in Malvern, England. Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the car is finished in Royal Ivory over Yarwood Red leather upholstery. Equipment includes a black soft top, removable side curtains, front disc brakes, 16″ knock-off wire wheels, an MP3 player, and burl walnut interior trim. This Plus 8 has 19k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with build records, import documents, service records, marque literature, spare parts, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the owner’s name. The car was finished from the factory in Royal Ivory and features bright mesh behind the grille and a “35th Anniversary” badge to the right of the rear-mounted spare. Additional exterior details include a black soft top, removable side curtains, a center-hinged louvered hood, replacement side mirrors, dual exhausts, and chrome bumpers and trim. The removed side mirrors and an uninstalled grille badge bar are included in the sale. The majority of the photos in the listing and the gallery below were taken in July 2021. The 16″ wire wheels are secured by two-eared knock-offs wear 205/55 Michelin Premier A/S tires that were mounted in 2017. Stopping power is provided by front discs and rear drum brakes. An alternate set of knock-off spinners will accompany the vehicle. The bucket seats are trimmed in Yarwood Red leather that extends to the dashboard top, door panels, and center console. Appointments include a metal shift knob, a burl walnut veneer dashboard fascia, red carpets, three-point seatbelts, stainless-steel door check straps, and an under-dash MP3 player wired to VDO speakers. The four-spoke airbag steering wheel fronts a 180-mph speedometer and a Morgan-branded 8k-rpm tachometer while auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage are mounted in the center of the dash. The digital odometer indicates approximately 19k miles. The Rover-sourced 4.0-liter V8 is equipped with electronic fuel injection. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale, and the car passed the California emissions test in October 2023. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The Morgan Build Ticket lists the factory colors and options, along with a completion date of October 17, 2003. Photos of additional factory documentation, delivery paperwork, two sets of keys, and spare parts can be seen in the gallery. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and displays history in Wisconsin and California from an initial update in 2005 through the most recent entry in 2020. The car is registered as Planned Non-Operation in the state of California.