If I ever get enough money I'm getting a Morgan. I love the look and craftsmanship. I'm glad Morgan is bucking the trend and still offering a manual transmission. Thanks.
@trentweston83063 жыл бұрын
Never have I ever . . . Enjoyed a Jay Emm video more than these Morgan videos! Thanks to Richard Hammond I've been in love with Morgan since I saw one on Top Gear for the first time. Superb work as Always 👌 That Green paint job is art
@lukegarcia32384 жыл бұрын
Never thought i'd say this but I want that Morgan !
@rickc21024 жыл бұрын
Wooden shifter paddles is an awesome idea!
@LiamE694 жыл бұрын
I reckon Bakelite might be the answer.
@AntoniusTyas3 жыл бұрын
Or brushed metal.
@johnnyboy15863 жыл бұрын
I think that would awesome and would suit the cars character
@artysanmobile4 жыл бұрын
This car looks like pure driving joy. Weight is the enemy, light is right. I’m so glad Morgan is doing well. Of all ICE autos, this one has a particularly promising future.
@MrDaiseymay4 жыл бұрын
Great pity that a controlling portion of this great British Car company --of 110 years, has slipped from the grasp of the Morgan family. An Italian investment company own it now.
@Jabber-ig3iw4 жыл бұрын
No issue with them using an auto but could they not have made a leather sleeve for the shifter to blend it in a bit?
@2006gtobob4 жыл бұрын
For a very large fee I'm sure they will do that for you
@temwananinkana34193 жыл бұрын
Yeah. They could have made the shifter more retro
@jamesfranklin22034 жыл бұрын
7 years waiting time for a Morgan...crazy!!!
@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X4 жыл бұрын
Lovely! I agree with you on some of the switch gear not fitting the rest of the car, however. Something like that is exactly what I would not expect from an (upmarket) Morgan.
@stephenrose81883 жыл бұрын
Like so many lucky people my wife and I have had two, both plus 4's. They are such great fun, real motoring at an affordable price! If yu want a project less than £16k will buy one right up to north of £80k. Somewhere in the middle lies so many great examples. So if you want one get your backside round to the local or nearest agent and you'll never lose money. Oh, did I mention the best bit? Well that is the great community of people that is the Morgan fraternity, joint the club for the area you live in and enjoy one of the last of the most iconic (real) sports cars. You do need to buy some driving gloves for cold days though!
@RhysMorgan693 ай бұрын
I was driving a Plus 8 last week, with the old JLR 3.9 v8. What a machine. But this looks so much better in many ways. Want!!
@joeyd45934 жыл бұрын
love it, though that BMW trans has to go in favor of a manual.
@voivod68714 жыл бұрын
Its not BMW lots cars use this trans. it is a German company however ZF and it has to be said its a great bit of kit in my M135i but i do sometimes wish i had a manual.
@yoof014 жыл бұрын
Voi Vod true, I have this in my F-Pace and DB11 and it works well, but I think BMW have said to Morgan this gearbox has to be mated to their engine, for now at least, hopefully a manual soon.
@MrDaiseymay4 жыл бұрын
Bloody GORGEOUS !! and what a colour, my favourite (Mid Green metalic with a hint of Blue) just like my current car. If I had the dosh, I'd keep mine in the lounge.
@justina99144 жыл бұрын
I believe growed is not a word. Grow grew grown
@xPUR3xSHOTZx4 жыл бұрын
They've just announced a manual option for 2020 on their latest Instagram post
@yoof014 жыл бұрын
Russell yeah they have but not for the Plus Six, so not for this engine. Basically they’re just changing the steel chassis from their other classic cars to this new aluminium one.
@johnceragioli96714 жыл бұрын
Russell, since Morgan announced that the steel chassis is going away, I suspect that the manual will most likely end up on the Plus 4.
@waterfordrs224 жыл бұрын
Good to hear they are doing well at Morgan. I think I’d still choose a Caterham being more of a minimalist. It’s great both are out there on the market.
@MrDaiseymay4 жыл бұрын
shame about the foreign part ownership
@zakelwe4 жыл бұрын
I see they are moving the plus 4 over to this chassis as well today.
@carloc87634 жыл бұрын
8:52 "Brakes are interesting..." so quintessentially English, you have to love it!
@FooFahFoeFum4 жыл бұрын
The driver should not have any wind touching him at all. The windshield should be reshaped, re-angled, and resized to counter the wind touching the driver. One or two more gauges please. Also not a fan of the chromed luggage contraption.
@stephanevachon56364 күн бұрын
So unfortunate these don’t come in manual. Would certainly consider if it did
@arttafil67924 жыл бұрын
Morgans are ALL pure motoring at its finest!!!
@betacam2354 жыл бұрын
I understand why people insist on confusing Morgan with Caterham, but there's really almost nothing in common between the two apart from 'old fashioned looks'. I've had many Caterhams, still have one in fact, 225bhp for 560kg on the 11cm wider SV chassis, I love it, but unfortunately age, and my long collection of injuries is catching up with me and as it becomes very unpleasant to hop n and spring forth(§) from the doorless Caterham, so the advantages of themore conventional Morgan become more interesting. I've always liked the look of the Morgan, which manages to conjure up a vision of touring in an ideal, golden-age Europe, when everything was still beautiful and there was no surveillance to remind us all of Auntie State. I've seen Morgans behave very well in raceing, at the Grand-Prix de Pau, but Caterhams race in their hundreds every weekend, and on track there is no comparison. However, for the average arthritic old git like me, I spend much more time driving on the road, and I doubt I'll ever compete again. Pretty car, anyway.
@ianedmonds91913 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. Morgans are always cool to see. Luv and Peace.
@theopeters31514 жыл бұрын
Hideous steering wheel and that gear knob o dear.... Looks fantastic other than that. Not being a Morgan fanatic seems about £30k too expensive. Nice review, audio quality is v.good considering the wind.
@jimmyfarley55812 жыл бұрын
Obviously another awesome video! Thank you.
@Tom_Hadler4 жыл бұрын
Honestly thought for a split second that you got flashed by the speed camera at 7:47 - it was sun flashing through trees
@gregwarner37534 жыл бұрын
Semi-custom English hot rod costs around $100 grand. Sounds about right. Ever price a custom built American rod?
@leenevin84514 жыл бұрын
Lol that shifter!
@50pence593 жыл бұрын
Wooden Shifter Paddles...great name for a band 👍
@steveflor99424 жыл бұрын
Great looking and performance to match. Cracking good sportscar. Is the +6 ever coming to the US? I wouldn't mind at all waiting a few years this handmade beauty:):)
@haroldellis97214 жыл бұрын
One never need apologize for wind noise when driving a Morgan.
@Jabber-ig3iw4 жыл бұрын
Don’t wave at camera vans, they can do you for not being in control of your vehicle.
@disuye4 жыл бұрын
They can do you for smiling, in the UK.
@PedroCruzPedro3 жыл бұрын
Now that's a dream car
@2702simmo4 жыл бұрын
Would you have preferred it manual Jay? I didn’t realise they were auto
@carllynch87984 жыл бұрын
Aero 8 please One of my all time favourite looking cars.
@sixsixteensevens2974 жыл бұрын
Looking yes, drives like a suicide machine. Wood chassis, terrible brakes, understeer, only good for going in a streight line - and its not raining as it lets rain in.
@paulstandeven85724 жыл бұрын
@@sixsixteensevens297 The Aero 8 had the alloy chassis, so it had good suspension, handling and brakes
@daveb52114 жыл бұрын
Theres only so long I can stand looking at the view of the Plus 6 badge on the back!
@1258-Eckhart4 жыл бұрын
There was a warning that advertising money was involved.
@Tracertme4 жыл бұрын
Nice review Jay. I must say the engine exhaust sound is very z4 like obviously. It would be interesting if a nice friendly BMW dealer would give you a new z4 with same engine to compare for a technical reference more than anything. I don't believe for a minute they would attract the same sort of customer. But equally nobody has done a review like this.
@mattevans43774 жыл бұрын
Imagine passing people on a lap day in this, lol.
@esr2434 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review. I wish COVID does not clip the wings of your channel
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Luckily I have a very intense filming schedule so I have enough content filmed for 5-6 weeks of lockdown
@geoffnorton92794 жыл бұрын
A great advert for Morgan. Any more to come?
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
Yep, one left this week
@maxgreece14 жыл бұрын
So its Morgan week this week then? Do they have enough models for that?
@F8Tributo3 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Wish I had more garage space!
@13xBlackSun2 жыл бұрын
Make space then!
@TheOrangeEliseCup2504 жыл бұрын
Fab Morgan ! With one manual gearbox I could be buyer.
@bobnicholson47024 жыл бұрын
Question please, i know a Porsche 911 can be used as a daily driver (i had one for a number of years). Can a newish Morgan +8 be used as a daily for a retired bloke just pottering about. We have other "Tesco" cars and a E-Type Jag for special occasions I do love this +6 but bit pricey eh..
@jamp120084 жыл бұрын
Just topping up the likes to 100 James my guy. Excellent channel 👍👍👍
@thehauke79813 жыл бұрын
The fact alone that we still can buy cars like that, more than makes up for the auto. It’s a great gearbox anyway
@husseinadib76663 жыл бұрын
Yes, 90K GBP, is a lot of money. But there's nothing like a Morgan on the market today!
@MetikalMan4 жыл бұрын
Hope they can create a nice push button transmission transmission selector. A prettier steering wheel and a manual transmission.
@graemesydney384 жыл бұрын
You couldn't include even a promo photo of the chassis or suspension to hint at why the plus 6 is so different in handling?
@chrisogrady284 жыл бұрын
An automatic-only Morgan. WOT
@xPUR3xSHOTZx4 жыл бұрын
they've just announced a manual option on their latest Instagram post
@chrisogrady284 жыл бұрын
Russell good, but tbh these are the mind of cars that should be manual only. Want an easy to live with eco box? Buy a golf.
@john170322 күн бұрын
How can such a car, which positively remains old-school in style, not have a manual gearbox?
@arttafil67924 жыл бұрын
BMW V8’s are the most unreliable of most V8’s!! I am/was an BMW V8 owner! Back in my younger days as an Marine Corps Naval Aviator in the 60’s I was the proud owner of an MGTD! THAT was pure exhilarating motoring. ABSOLUTELY NO Morgan should have an automatic transmission!! That is an MORTAL SIN!!!
@Tential12 жыл бұрын
K, gonna buy one with an auto just to set people like you off....
@Graham_Langley4 жыл бұрын
Filmed very near here so I had fun playing spot the road.
@MrDaiseymay4 жыл бұрын
So did you ?
@Graham_Langley4 жыл бұрын
@@MrDaiseymay Most of them.
@garypeatling79274 жыл бұрын
Oh dear interior and steering wheel wont mention gear stick
@Lar3084 жыл бұрын
Id have to get them to fit some bumpers to it. Otherwise its perfect.
@racketman2u4 жыл бұрын
It would be more accurate to say that a Caterham is a Morgan for the DIY brigade.
@bradleyerasmus87744 жыл бұрын
It sure is pretty!
@paulbickley6584 жыл бұрын
I like it...
@Fc-cb3tn4 жыл бұрын
4:12 do you mean that the car smells of burning, glue and oil leaking out of the carburetor?😂 Anyway nice review and I actually like this car quite a bit.
@raphaelmouren18664 жыл бұрын
You need to compare with à roadster 3,7 liter not a plus four Two liter. But the new plus six seems to be more efficient
@richardpeychers40764 жыл бұрын
Lovely countryside aye.
@ralphaverill20014 жыл бұрын
No manual transmission option? I'm outa here, show me no more. Interesting that at 1:44 there is a Mazda MX 5, the most successful, some say best, roadster ever made, in the background. You can get one of those with a manual transmission as well, and, for less than a third of the price of a Morgan.
@jrd334 жыл бұрын
Hand-made. Not hand-made. It's like comparing the cost of a painting with a print.
@ralphaverill20014 жыл бұрын
John Davis So it shouldn’t be a lot of trouble to “paint” a manual transmission. Morgans are beautiful cars, but for me, a sports car without a stick-shift manual transmission isn’t worth it.
@robertl28564 жыл бұрын
Wonder if you are going to sample the 3 wheeler.......?
@adoreslaurel4 жыл бұрын
Do Morgans still have that odd geometric nightmare, the sliding pillar suspension.
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
Not the new ones
@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.4 жыл бұрын
Classic green finishes it off well. Just pretend you aren't freezing to death..
@ablair374 жыл бұрын
Am i wired that i want a Morgan in my dream garage with a delorean and my daily as a Telsa Model Y and a couple of 911s in there too
@ItsDanLatham4 жыл бұрын
Much more like it, Not sure I could justify £90k for a B58 though when its available in cars for about 1/4 of that price on the used market. Its certainly a special thing though!
@VolkerHett4 жыл бұрын
There are other reasons to get a Morgan besides the engine.
@ItsDanLatham4 жыл бұрын
@@VolkerHett Agreed, hence the latter part of my comment.
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
@@ItsDanLatham The fact is the days where people like Lotus etc... could build their own engines are long gone - it just isn't economical anymore.
@ItsDanLatham4 жыл бұрын
JayEmm on Cars Very true. It seems like a great pairing judging from your experience anyway.
@realityyy40474 жыл бұрын
Give me a manual option and a wooden or same color leather steering wheel (that black plastic looking thing is a big no for me) and I'm in.....it's a beautiful car!
@Thanos.m4 жыл бұрын
The stalks bare look very similar to the ones on the Rover 75 presumably both BMW parts bin
@sink614 жыл бұрын
Here in the states I would use the 100k to find a nice 1954 MG then use the balance to buy lightly used 911.
@protestagain4 жыл бұрын
I want one of those ... !
@Jabber-ig3iw4 жыл бұрын
Morgan’s have always been underpriced, they are now approaching what they should be selling for, they are hand made for gods sake, proper hand made.
@Tential12 жыл бұрын
For 100k us... Seems like a "decent" deal for something so unique.
@BangAverageRider4 жыл бұрын
Any chance filming an aero 8?
@benhur_93774 жыл бұрын
Lovely 💓👍
@tengu1904 жыл бұрын
Maybe a 500 horsepower carbon fiber Aero version in the future.
@dannycalley77774 жыл бұрын
Over here in the Colonies we would put a 5.0 Coyote Ford or a Ls Chevy V -8 s just a suggestion my Blokes !!!!!!!!
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
That's basically an AC Cobra
@chrisbull38384 жыл бұрын
Damn shame it doesn’t have that fab V8 burble,
@Just_Car_Spotting3 жыл бұрын
it kind of sounds like my aunts Porsche 718 Cayman witch she has now traded it in for a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera S
@GuitarsnCars4 жыл бұрын
I want that car so bad!😂
@Hali884 жыл бұрын
that gearstick thing looks so out of place!
@johnnyboy15864 жыл бұрын
Love this car,sadly coz of being an above knee amputee have lost ability to drive manual so the auto would have to do wich is a shame as all proper sports cars should be manual.
@Br1anuk4 жыл бұрын
Lottery win and order.
@droses16004 жыл бұрын
Title should be "...all grown up". Please amend and update.
@betacam2354 жыл бұрын
I think the title is aimed at the pedants out there ;~)
@jamesfranklin22034 жыл бұрын
Much better than a BMW Z4
@Easytiger0074 жыл бұрын
I’d go for V8,just for noise it would make!
@nimilieber4 жыл бұрын
the F*** that BMW gear leaver ...so out of place...it ruin the interior completely.
@derekfrost89914 жыл бұрын
Get it changed.
@roadreg18204 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t look that bad. It’s a nice shifter in general.
@gdfggggg4 жыл бұрын
Errrr, over the top.
@DennisFang14 жыл бұрын
I also believe it ruins the interior, it’s very anachronistic. Reminds me of the Starbucks cup in that game of thrones episode lol
@geoffhusband65944 жыл бұрын
'Grown up Caterham'? It's twice the weight, twice the price, it's automatic and the manufacturers told you 'once it's gone it's gone' so not something you can play with on road or a track - OK it's got sidescreens (but has doors) apart from that what does it have in common?
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
British, hand built, an engine made in Germany, relatively light weight, driver focused, based on a very old idea, retro looks, limited storage and best enjoyed on a summer day
@solstar47784 жыл бұрын
Maybe bone or brass paddles !
@brianthegiant14 жыл бұрын
Anyone who already drives a BMW with that shifter, is going to be upset with this as the weekend toy. Whilst it’s a great gearbox etc and I love that gear leaver in my 5 series, it looks way out of place in a Morgan. Even if I could afford this, I wouldn’t buy it simply due to that. Big mistake in my opinion, but I really like the rest of the car.
@Dockhead4 жыл бұрын
all growed up?
@Paul_C4 жыл бұрын
Almost as if most so called 'youtube journalists' have no credible evidence for their 'credentials'. Appalling to say the least.
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
Or we're having a bit of fun. Take your pick.
@Dockhead4 жыл бұрын
@@JayEmmOnCars now now there's no harm, at least from my comment i wasn't meaning any, its just i found it slightly amusing and it gave me a brain fart for a second when i first read it, not sure on the other guy though.
@Paul_C4 жыл бұрын
@@Dockhead Most credible journalists have at least some journalist training. It normally revolves around language and structure of a story. Nowadays that norm seems to crumbling.
@iainforbes9024 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!! 😍👍 but those thin cheap tacky looking headrests on an 80k+ car 👎
@Matt-go7ss4 жыл бұрын
Lovely car. But Christ almighty that steering wheel is gopping. It looks like it's come straight out of an FSO Polonez
@notroll12794 жыл бұрын
They know most people will replace it with a more stylish Moto-Lita one.
@WilliamParmley4 жыл бұрын
"Roof"? Honestly, I thought the British called that a "hood".
@slappy89414 жыл бұрын
No, that's the flummel, which shouldn't be confused with the banger, or the hosset. And then there's the squodge, which is usually mounted behind spitch, that many people confuse with the grungle.
@WilliamParmley4 жыл бұрын
@@slappy8941 Ta!
@Vonstroke4 жыл бұрын
Paddle shifters are PSA (and woeful) .
@MyKnexus4 жыл бұрын
I've been a Morgan owner for 50 years. I don't much care what engine or trans they put in it because they always used whatever was available. However, without the sliding pillar front suspension, it simply is not a Morgan. It might be better, but it's not a Morgan.
@jstdrv4 жыл бұрын
The OZ style wheels don't suit the old school body that well... Same with steering wheel and gear lever, which should have been a manual
@andrew16333 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t get to see much of the car in this , just a lot of talk and wind noise , but what I did see , I wanted
@clipshow12454 жыл бұрын
“Growed” lol Don’t you mean “grown”
@anthonywilliams46384 жыл бұрын
One other point about the drivers comments on tyre width. He is wrongly under the impression that wider tyres give MORE grip. This is NOT TRUE, as any Engineer will tell you that friction is independent of area especially on a dry road.
@richardmckrell4899 Жыл бұрын
Morgan makes a wide body for wide bodies?
@ImBarryScottCSS4 жыл бұрын
The steering wheel and stupid 'gearstick' just look utterly ridiculous. Cohesion guys, get some.