2005 Morgan Roadster Connaught Green Roadster

This 2005 Morgan Roadster was purchased by the owner in December 2012, and he notes numerous changes and upgrades have been make to the Morgan. Key ones were replacing the original large mufflers with Magnaflow stainless-steel mufflers for a throatier sound, European model bumper brackets with 60s Morgan overriders, rear disc brakes added, and the a/c condenser moved to a safer place in front of the radiator. Exterior detail trim and lighting changes back-dated the already-vintage-looking Morgan to a look it might have had in the 1960s or early 1970s. Many of the replaced and upgraded parts came from Mulfab and Librands, Morgan specialists in the UK.

The Morgan Roadster introduced in 2004 succeeded the Plus 8 model, replacing its discontinued Rover V8 with a modern Ford Duratec V6. The engine and five-speed manual transmission gave the 2,100-pound Morgan stellar performance, with 0-60 mph in about 5 seconds. In other respects, the Morgan Roadster remained purely vintage in its design and construction, including ash wood used for the floors and as reinforcements for the aluminum body. The car’s main chassis frame is galvanized steel. The Roadster still used Morgan’s sliding pillar front suspension and a solid rear axle on leaf springs. 

• This 2005 Morgan Roadster has its original engine and paint, per the seller.
• New, the Ford Duratec 3.0-liter DOHC V6 was rated at 223 horsepower.
• A Sifab Engineering Solutions oil pan adds ¾-inch additional road clearance.
• The water pump and belt and the serpentine engine belt were replaced.
• A replacement upright A/C condenser is mounted in front of an aluminum Mulfab radiator.
• The A/C air plenum was extended and sealed to the hood for better venting.
• The car has a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip rear differential.
• The factory bumpers were replaced with chrome bumper overriders seen on 1960s Morgans.
• The bonnet has Librands bonnet extenders at the rear corners to improve engine cooling, and can easily be unbolted, per the seller.
• Lucas Tri-Bar headlamps were installed to support the back-dated look.
• A grille bar carries a centrally mounted Cibie LED driving lamp.
• Exterior stainless-steel trim pieces were sourced from Librands in the UK.
• The front turn signals were moved from the deleted bumper to the body, flanking the grille.
• The backup and parking lamps were moved to the rear valance, per the older Morgan look.
• A rear disc brake kit by Mulfab replaces the original drum brakes.
• A replacement brake master cylinder was sourced from Morgan Spares in Copake, NY.
• The car’s original carpets were replaced before 2012.
• The upholstery is Muirhead Shetland Loom Brown leather.
• Dashboard, instrument panel, and interior light bulbs were replaced with LEDs.
• Sun visors and the soft-top supports were recovered in Louis Vuitton fabric.
• Simpson Racing quick-release lap belts add a bit of race-inspired safety.
• A Moto-Lita wood rimmed wheel was installed, with its rim re-covered in leather.
• The driver shifts with a Morgan Factory Le Mans commemorative gearshift knob.
• A custom glove box was installed and fitted with 12-volt and USB charging ports.
• A custom MK center console with leather-covered armrest/storage box adds comfort.
• There is a Ctek battery trickle charging port installed behind the console.
• The factory alloy wheels have Kumho 205/55R15 tires with 2020 date codes.
• A factory luggage rack is mounted on the rear of the car.
• The Alpine CD stereo head unit has XM satellite radio.

• An original Morgan factory photo build book comes with this 2005 Roadster.
• The carbon fiber removable Morgan factory hardtop is included.
• The hardtop has a replacement headliner, storage rack, and dust cover.
• Removable side windows come in a mohair storage bag.
• A tonneau cover is also included for parking in the sun.
• The Lexan side windows were replaced with hardened Lexan windows and tinted to 30 percent.
• A fire extinguisher with quick-release bracket is mounted in the passenger footwell.
• An extra set of beige floor carpets will be included.

• Per the seller, the Morgan has no known issues, and services are up to date.
• The paint has a few nicks and paint chips from driving.

• The Roadster model replaced the Plus 8 and used a modern Ford V6 engine.
• This 2005 Morgan Roadster was back-dated with numerous exterior detail changes.
• Mechanical upgrades include A/C improvements and rear disc brakes.
• The seller has kept all services and documentation up to date.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Florida title in his name. This 2005 Morgan Roadster was already a vintage-looking car, as all Morgans have been for decades. Morgan aficionados, however, will notice and appreciate changes to many of the car’s details to back-date it to a 1960s model. With modern Ford power, this Roadster is ready to tame a winding road.