Morgan Plus 8 Speedster: Looks Retro, Sounds Like Thunder - XCAR

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Morgan looks to the past with more than a sense of nostalgia, it's their source of inspiration. We drive the limited edition Plus 8 Speedster.
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[@ahobimo732]

Never heard of Morgan until about 15 minutes ago. I'm blown away. There's actually a company still making beautiful cars in the 21st century. I had no idea.

[@dahorn100011]

I need a tweed jacket, those goggles, a flatcap and that car....instant timewarp to the 30's

[@jazzbuff630]

Admiral_Awesome Don't forget he laced-back driving gloves!

[@georgebridgeman-sutton2858]

You're forgetting a proper shoes and trousers as well has the correct type of shirt

[@kaamranmohammad1584]

You forgot to say 'please' Arnie style 🤣

[@devinfahada4880]

Yes if u British, of course

[@ljd8520]

What type of tweed ? Harris Tweed get in !

[@bmos02]

Someday I will own a Morgan. Until then, I can only dream.

[@kiranommi175]

+William Thieme Someday I will be the President ...lol.. :-)

[@SternDrive]

Back in the 60s I had an opportunity to to buy a Plus 8 brand new for under $5,000.00. Today I kick myself. Still dreaming...

[@targaflorio3239]

Long Live Retro. Long Live Morgan.

[@TerrySteiner]

"A special written love letter to the past"...God I love your guys videos. It is truly lovely to watch a video made by someone that is infatuated by there subject matter.

[@petercooper9034]

I'd buy a Morgan Roadster in a FLASH if I return to my beloved UK. Drives in the country and to the local pub for a dark strong ale.......I'd be in heaven. NOW THIS IS LIVING!

[@IanObzi]

With speed cameras everywhere the days of driving fast are over and so we need to recalibrate, we need to forget speed and think about enjoying the experience of driving a car again and a Morgan is the best way to do it. I love them.

[@3248934]

I used to think Morgan's were stupid, but now I think they are very nice cars and I would like to have one.

[@mwm222222]

Me too. One must get matured enough to appreciate it 😂. Row English roadster

[@bobroberts6155]

Tells you it is the best thing he’s ever heard while drowning it out with the soundtrack.

[@yogeshgandhi3751]

The finest commentary I have ever heard on the wheels! Beautifully poetic!

[@erwinzeeland9390]

Drove one once. It was a 1980 plus8 that belonged to an uncle. Now, 20 years later I stil remember the feeling, never matched.

[@a1sweden]

Was fortunate to test sit one of these limited speedsters last November, it really is something special to see and touch.!

[@Gavin756]

It's truly a wonderful piece of engineering!

[@EntrepreneursInCars]

I wish they sold these in Canada, I'd have one in a heartbeat

[@JensonPais]

Entrepreneurs in Cars Can't you buy one from the US and move it to Canada ???

[@EntrepreneursInCars]

It's not as simple as that.

[@RaeMachiavelli]

Entrepreneurs in Cars Actually, you can get it in Canada. It involves 3 condoms, 2 packs of paperclips and 1 can of maple syrup.

[@EntrepreneursInCars]

No Bacon?

[@kiranommi175]

+Abe Lincoln And a couple of woolly caps ... to keep all that chill out ... brrrr.... it cant be any more colder than in Staffordshire ... haha ...

[@craigpennington1251]

Plain and simply put: These cars are kick ass man! Morgans have been great and will always be great if they keep that priceless look. Absolutely beautiful.

[@XoVoX]

Morgan is without doubt my favorite Auto maker. Its hard to beat the beauty with a mix of vintage and modern. One day Ill own one of these beautiful machines, though I would rather take a M3W myself.

[@tomaszdral739]

3 Wheeler looks like one of the most fun to drive and awesome cars in the world in my opinion!

[@XoVoX]

Tomasz Dral absolutely agree

[@yasseroweida2240]

I think you re the best who speaks about cars. Its not an 'as always'car review, feels like the premium verison of car reviews.

[@dracoola55]

This show is the best present alternative to TopGear ! Great genuine work !

[@mehimre9249]

"Wind in their hair..." I feel you man... 😢

[@JoshuaPlays99]

Morgan definitely makes special cars. Great video!

[@15h26]

Among all the car-related channels I watch, I find that yours has a truly unique perspective and I always enjoy so much your reviews. Many thanks for your hard work and for sharing those wonderful experiences!

[@joshuageorge8497]

Man's analogies are on point lmao also rly want this car but can't drive yet....

[@DevonLadd]

3:15 a beautiful quote

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

Roof off unless the storm has a name xD I need to remember that

[@dude3sasha]

XCAR as usual top cars with top video work and top commentary, proper review! please start doing more reviews on cult cars from the past too, I already asked Bentley Arnage, Jaguar XJ(70s) or XJC, Bentley Turbo from the crazy 80s, Citroen DS

[@Mr.k3n]

Amen brother!!! Bmw 635 csi, the whale tail Sierra Cosworth, capri 2.8, celica gt4's. The mainstream stuff that us plebs used to dream of.

[@wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921]

And of course some 1930's big band jazz is the perfect soundtrack for such a beauty.

[@BGcontentproduction]

That’s a PROPER Morgan

[@jamescutter9868]

I love Morgan, just purely for fun which is what I love about them :)

[@ArthurSperotto]

God, how I love Morgan... And your videos!

[@ArthurSperotto]

***** Already watched all of those ;-)

[@majedm]

Nice video! where was it shot? Nice car and review too.

Really cool that this one has an aluminum chassis. Morgan really should go in the direction of even more modern technology in retro style. They really should build an entry car in go into "mass"-production. Imagine an entry model with V6 or even V4 turbo people can actually afford.

[@chrisogrady28]

I conclude from this that most of the Morgan is pretty lovely haha

[@Mr.k3n]

Bmw still keep that engine going just for Morgans. I like that.

[@CarFan901]

kenzil Yeah it's a cute little relationship isn't it? Wish AMG would have done that for Pagani without charging out the ass for it.

[@genericallyaccepted]

That really is a lovely noise :)

[@genericallyaccepted]

*****​ it would be pretty amazing if guys dedicated a film to the greatest of the music makers. 

[@hammondbacon]

If I owned one of these, I'd have to build a house around it.

[@TheRetroLab]

Morgans are the best!

[@Jasongy827]

The only reason why I want a Morgan it's because it's handcrafted and the past independent car producers in the U.K.

[@doogiespence5310]

So English. If I ever move to the UK.. I think I'd need one of these../ Any Morgan

[@motormadness9975]

Next presenter for TopGear? who agrees

[@motormadness9975]

***** This channel is one of the best kept secrets on KZbin, you deserve far more recognition! which i'm sure will come

[@Jules-zi5qf]

classic Daimler cars

[@SnakeyUk08]

Nice motor , sounds awesome and a good review slightly spoilt by the room 101 intro music

[@SternDrive]

I love that 6 speed. It's the same shift pattern as my Chevy Cruze. What transmission is that? Love it!

[@Daehawk]

Love the look of the car. The wheels are way cool. Id even like a right hand drive one here in the US. Id get used to it. Wonderful little car. Bet it costs a fortune.

[@kiranommi175]

+Daehawk dont they make Morgans for the US market ..they used to ... in the eighties ...

[@Daehawk]

kiran ommi No idea. I never look because its way out of my range.

[@donaldwood7968]

had a 58 +4, never had a car I alternately loved and hated more. outdragging 57 chevies was great.

[@nemesis4785]

Yeah sounds great. I think the Daimler 2.5 litre V8 edges it, though.

[@faisalinho2]

I just know about this cars since today a same car got crashed in the Netherlands according to local news

[@dasadopeboy]

is it possible to listen to death metal while driving this?

[@kiranommi175]

+dasadopeboy Hey,...the engine note is music enough ... who needs Metal ???

[@McBeamer94]

dasadopeboy You must be joking! The V8 is more than enough for that matter!

[@banjopete]

dasadopeboy , in a word, no.

[@qichengz79]

Sometimes the old is the best :)

[@itzajdmting]

Could there be a better B-road blaster for a Sunday afternoon romp through the lanes?

[@terrellprice8013]

Do Morgan’s have left hand drive car (American style) unlike the English version?

[@ljd8520]

Come on England !

[@campanmarius5241]

What a rawr !

[@lomate1963]

Dude you look like minion in those gogs 🤓great review though 👍🏻😁

[@craigpennington1251]

I don't like the low profile rubber though. They just do not hold up. I've had a lot and 4-8 days and belts are a popping and the tire is rubbish and it quite expensive too. Yes, put tall rubber on it and you'd have a really top machine there.

[@Stevo1361]

Those wheels are fantastic, but would be better with a bit for detail and style.

[@apache1234657]

whats with the tow hooks they look out of place?

[@boy638]

Which BMW engine is it? Or is it a custom built one?

[@randypowell3180]

Can you pronounce joygasm?! The stuff that dreams are made of. I want one!

[@mojostevo]

The blue exterior bits looks a bit tacky.

[@mojostevo]

It's looks like the nylon tape typically found at franchise autoparts shops; looks like an afterthought on the 8, out of place if you will. It would look more at home on an early 90's Honda Accord automatic with chrome wheels...

[@Christophe_L]

***** Yeah I thought so too, they look out of place and don't add much to the look.

[@TheWProductions222]

Morgan car is refused to die

[@tomaszdral739]

I think it looks better in silver.

[@banjopete]

TOMMY ,specially the aero silver, I agree.

[@jackmcdermott7383]

where was this filmed? I know Chris Harris used these roads in one of his videos but still haven't found the answer

[@robwalters4574]

Jack McDermott Llangynidr near Llangorse, I was there when they were filming this thing sounds absolutely tremendous.

[@davidfarmer4992]

"Here is the statistics" might also be "here are the statistics"."Statistics" is a plural noun matey.

[@thegirthquake8574]

I feel like they would do great with a six cylinder with a really raspy sound. Like a classic jag or merc.

[@TheSonic10160]

+Michael Tarantino Well there is the Morgan Roadster with a Ford V6 under the bonnet. www.morgan-motor.co.uk/roadster/

[@itzajdmting]

On many of your videos the background music comes in so loud and over-powering, spoiling an otherwise excellently produced piece of work.

[@alecinglis4474]

I tried one. Sad stuff

[@kaipirinha8871]

This car does not guarantee an open coffin funeral.

[@vaishak007acharya]

could anyone please tell me the music played in background

[@rokcetscience]

vipin acharya use shazam

[@vaishak007acharya]

@@rokcetscience what is that please tell me?

[@themuhammad1]

The car is for dry weather only

[@jayhall84]

"One of the best noises I've ever heard" que the crap music that drowns it out! Still a lovely car tho...

[@brianhore-kl1mb]

My brothers felt unsafe. Shake and roll. Gearbox hot. £20,000......

[@50pence59]

Crash test figures?

[@ajgoodson6634]

i bet he wishes he had hair as he drives this

[@prebenkruger1619]

i can´t afford it it´s like that

[@suffolkngood]

I knew that I had heard your voice before...... Couldn't pin it down until the very end of the vid.... You ARE Alan Titchmarsh ;)

[@searchitout85]

You even Shift Bro??????

[@rumatadestora]

Not the most reliably built...for that kind of money? Hmmm

[@MickeyD100]

Is it just me or do those roll hoops look totally ineffectual?

[@robmitchell716]

The title laudes to the sound, you talk about the sound but yippy play music over it. We never get to really hear it. WTF?

[@worldhello1234]

@0:51 Nope, you are pointlessly engaging in nostalgia.

[@1258-Eckhart]

Not convinced.

[@ZarNiTun-qd1jp]

ဂန္တဝင်ကားအလှကကြည်လို့လဲကောင်းစီးလို့လဲကောင်းနိုင်ပါသည်

[@SuperYoda7]

1k like I made it happen!

[@ProductofNZ]

The blue accents ruin the old school vibe.

[@TheAslakVind]

Please. next time send Henry. Not this lil smurf

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

First

[@fiamun]

Where's the bloody engine sound ! Yap yap yap and music

[@neilmc5704]

Terrible music!

[@jrd33]

Thumbs down for playing a stupid music track over the amazing V8 sound-track. Otherwise decent review.

[@inchskater]

I really like their approach, but I find Morgans pretty ugly. There are a lot of prettier cars that would deserve more to be revived.. Great video as always!

[@petercooper9034]

inchskater Morgan epitomises Sports Cars......They are not ugly, they are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@inchskater]

To each their own. But I can believe that they are fun to drive! I had a friend whose parents had a Morgan and loved it very much. I would prefer an AC Ace for example

[@banjopete]

inchskater , pretty has limits.

[@shauntvr]

nice car its a shame about the engine. british rover v8 is nicer

[@benanderson89]

+shaun tvr The Rover 3.5L was a Buick engine anyway.

[@shauntvr]

i have a tvr chim with a 4.L rover engine