My First MORGAN! It's the Aero 8 SuperSports Review | TheCarGuys.tv

[@ozeskiman]

The car that Richard Hammond owned now resdies in Melbourne and the owner, on his death, intends to have a big hole dug on his farm, concrete line it, have his body embalmed, and to be buried in it, one hand on the wheel and the other holding a big cigar. It's that sort of car...truly memorable.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

What a story - thanks for sharing, Tony

[@alexlosy5]

You might not appeal to wider audiences, but content like this keeps your loyal viewers regular. Not called TCg for nothing. Keep smashing it, Gents.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers, Al

[@MrRoyck10]

What is special is the fact that the driver sits on the rear axle looking over the long bonnet with a short stubby boot like the e86 BMW Z4 of past memories. What a beauty!

[@martinboulden3540]

One word - Gorgeous.

[@panoply1886]

I absolutely love this car.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

As you can tell, I quite liked it a bit too

[@unpluggedkiwi2699]

Love the look of the front, not so keen on the back. But two things that REALLY stand out to me are the music from that engine, and the colour ......that green is stunning.

[@S2000Y]

Two words to describe this car...British Dynamite.

[@hxduck]

That noise is monumental! Sounds like a ww2 bomber!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Totally

[@mgutkowski]

That would be a German one then ;)

[@matthewpotter8491]

Love Morgan. If I’d the money for a weekend play thing, I’d defo have one in my garage. Love the classic design of their cars and the fact you don’t see a lot of them

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes they are very rare

[@Lemuren77]

A+ for the SAAB reference, kind regards from Trollhattan Sweden (were the late SAAB plant is located)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I always try to get a Saab reference in where possible

[@dam00r]

I love a Morgan. I'm 34 year old but will be buying one in the future

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Good for you

[@davetomley3145]

Definitely a car to generate a smile and importantly the sort of car that would be driven by its owners rather than hidden in a garage (in summer at least). That sound track with a roof off 😮.

[@joshuakuehn]

when you fired it up at 8:08 it sounded incredible. i already wanted one and now with that proper throaty burble my desire increases.

[@Electrion118]

Great staff! Love your vids. You speak in a very pleasant way (for a foreigner like me you are very understandable) with right doze of humor. Love it!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you.

[@joeh7675]

This was the tipping point from a good collection to a great collection.

[@vww1l]

Lovely honest review and reminiscent of how I fell for the charms of Morgans. The main thing I found and you highlighted is how friendly the car is to the public. You make friends everywhere you go. My first Morgan was an Aero Coupe the hard top sibling of the SuperSport. Rarer and stiffer than the SS due to its fixed roof. The handling is something you learn to trust and push because it’s mechanical connection between car and driver is a thing of the past it takes a bit of dialling in but it’s a wonderful thing to hustle and isn’t as bitey as you might think. Of course you can’t take liberties with no TC but given you are say almost over the rear axle you feel the back go before it becomes too wayward. The gearbox is a little slow by today’s standards but you just have to think ahead if using the sequential shift. Plus because the engine is so torquey you rarely need to change gear to get a shuffle on and if you pin it the cogs are dropped plenty quick enough to get the skirt picked up and off you go. The Coupe and SS were built on the same chassis as the Aeromax and the suspension is connect directly to the chassis which is why it’s so... unforgiving. The next generation S5 is a more compliant car and the interior is more refined. My latest Morgan (I also have a 3 wheeler and if you haven’t scratched that itch you need to. The most fun car you will ever drive) is an Aero GT so the last of the V8 Morgans. This car had some further modifications over the standard S5 and all 8 that were produced are manual. Shout if you want to compare the end of the era with what you have just experienced. Welcome to the world of Morgan.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Awesome comments, thanks my friend - glad you enjoyed it.

[@Quindji]

What a magnificent and rich language the speaker posses! Absolutely suits the car

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@@Quindji 👏🏻

[@daveadams5932]

Great looking car, especially the non-squinty eye'd version

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Agreed!

[@steviedee8921]

I have a series 1...squinty eyed....takes some getting used to.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Nice. I remember seeing these back in 2010+ probably out on test runs over the Midlands.

[@robertlloyd7493]

An old Morgan....some beans...what a great watch thanks

[@SnakeQQeyeS]

One of the most beautiful cars ever produced 🤟

[@karlvanginderdeuren4009]

What a car. WOW. I saw one once that had this aged cognac leather interior. Best leather I ever saw.

[@pgrymer1389]

What a great car! Hardly ever see one in the flesh. Predictably, I now want one. The 612 next?

[@alastairwinner]

Just got myself a series 5 Aero 8 with a manual gearbox. I agree with much of this, although I think the steering and suspension is improved. It is a unique experience and I have never owned a car that gets so much positive attention. She is a keeper for me.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Excellent work, my friend

[@andreasphotiou1886]

When lockdown lifts I can highly recommend a night at the Courthouse B&B at Shelsey Walsh (famed for its hill climb) in the Malverns complete with the hire of a Morgan Plus four.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

What a great idea 👍

[@mistigan]

I started watching without my girl... had to pause and will be back later together.. after lounch.. cant wait. BEST CHANNEL EVER .

[@harryh1486]

Had a aero 8 the response I had every time I took it out was either really postive from people jumping in the road to take pics or football fans in london applauding it . To peoples complete revulsion to it , def a marmite . More positive then negative. Not that reliable. But a great Sunday afternoon car . If you want to be different &get noticed every time . Than this is for you.

[@andrewjenkins4730]

Congratulations on popping your Morgan cherry, You are right, they are an acquired taste, but their charm takes longer than an afternoon jaunt, Once hooked, you'd always have one in your garage.

[@tr5065]

Damien Sir....you have outdone yourself! With Bell & Colvill just moments from my door I have oft thought of adding one of these to the mix, for those days when i'm feeling particularly 'hairy-chested'. A must for every red blooded chaps eclectic collection! Lovely! Enjoy!!

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Cheers, TR

[@davemclean8667]

Top drawer on this video! This car is so unique. Perfect to add to collection.

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Glad you like it!

[@zacherynuk842]

All Morgans are beautiful. Made of wood too, don't forget. Grab some TVR's before they are gone... we are nearing the end of an era. I miss my 5.0 Chim so much.

[@markpatterson4917]

Love the sound track V8's rule. Love the retro styling too

[@adams7405]

Great review as ever.Had that engine im my E60 550i,loads of torque smoothness and power and tuneable way beyond 450 BHP without breaking sweat Would be epic in this.Makes my current Golf R like driving a standard hatch with fake engine noise as well.

[@Richspjones]

What an eclectic car. Although from only 80% of angles it looks fabulous, 100% of the time it makes you smile. Side exhausts + beanage = an unexpected treat. Cheers, Damian.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You're welcome, Richard

[@sickjohnson]

Scores high in exterior sex appeal plus a boot full of nostalgia...super cool!!! I miss these kinds of videos Mr. Butt.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Miss them - they never went away

[@yoof01]

Welcome to the club!! I have a 2017 3.7 V6 Roadster and love it, a truly unique drive, real automotive theatre!! Standby to have some amazing conversations with anyone and everyone, kids to granny’s are equally curious. Love that V8, but decided not to do the Plus 8 which almost happened... instead a fat exhaust on the V6 is 90% as nice, but there is a third pedal which is refreshing after having an auto in my other two motors. That pothole 🤣🤣 get used to scanning the road continually for those mini-crashes, it’s a full on experience that requires your full attention all of the time!! 🇬🇧 Oh, my mistake... only realised it was a review at the very end 🤣 thought you’d bought it “My First Morgan Drive” perhaps? Sorry, you’ll be welcome to the club when you make the move 🤣🤣🤣

[@cestmoi7829]

Damian, congratulations - that was a brilliant video. Maybe it is the spring sunshine ☀️ on this wonderful morning that is influencing my mood but this not only took me back for a moment to old blighty but also put me right in the cabin of the car and made me almost smell and feel the experience of driving this Morgan. Your best yet - in fact, I think it is one of the best car reviews I have seen for quite some time. Bravo old boy 👏🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you very much - great to hear in such tough times 👍

[@cestmoi7829]

@@TheCarGuysTV cars are so much more than engineering marvels; they are experiences and memories. I remember every car I have owned, the good and the bad experiences; my adolescent mistakes and beautiful road trips. The first drive in a Ferrari 360; my road trip in a Gallardo being stopped by the police in Bath early on a Sunday morning as they thought I may have stolen it. My most recent drive in a 720s on the autobahn near the Eiffel - decades have past and the memories remain strong. Put a price on that 😀 it is hard to get near the experience and the soul of a car and you managed to achieve it with this one; lovely. Merci encore

[@johntearle]

Great to see and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dylanh1978]

What a car, the noise is heavenly. Great video.

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Glad you liked it!

[@peterday2732]

A very thoughtful review. I've not driven one, but your review made ut me in the drivers seat.

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Thanks, Pete

[@summit_detailing]

Brilliant 18mins of thunder Damian!...one would definitely grace my hypothetical Euromillions garage. Cheers, Chris

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Absolutely

[@simonorr594]

Nice! I used to work at Land Rover when we sent over the 3.9L V8s, and one of my classmates at school made the dashboards. Legit sports car

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Thanks for sharing!

[@1cubsfan4life]

That looks amazing! Definitely get one

[@timgreen6952]

Breathtakingly beautiful car. Bravo!!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

We agree!

[@renzregilimanapac4022]

Every video that I watch about this car has just a few dislikes, sometimes just no dislikes. That you can tell that it's really a beautiful car that everyone would love. Maybe the dislikes are about technical of the car, but for the overall design of the car it's every man's ideal car.

[@kylem324]

This is a great car! Far more interesting than an 812. It deserves lots of views.

[@markscars1069]

Spent a day at the factory several years ago and drove one of these around the Malverns. Utterly fabulous.

[@alastairwardle3981]

Fantastic video and review Damian. I’ve always had a soft spot for these ever since I read the original review in Evo mag back when it was released. That engine note sounds like rolling thunder, worth the buy in price alone. Thanks for the excellent work.

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Glad you enjoyed it, Alastair

[@captnagrom8178]

What a beauty .... Well done ... Very very very nice .

[@davidd4531]

Brilliant car and better review. You can even forgive the shoehorned headlights when you look at how beautifully designed is the rest of the car.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Well said!

[@paulypoos1]

Very nice car Damian. Excellent review too, no nonsense, does what it says on the tin. Keep up the good work.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@Mrm842]

Superb review!!! Best one yet

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you liked it

[@Santiago01050]

This car is such a magnificence

[@simonvass7129]

That is bonkers - I love it!

[@gary-u6x]

I already have a Morgan 3 wheeler, was thinking of getting one of these, very tempting.

[@Spiderx7756]

You hero Damian, gotta love a Morgan

[@allanlai_]

Funky car. That bmw v8 is a great engine. Loved it in my old e60 550i.

[@frederickrichardthomas5261]

OMG what a car. Looks amazing and best of all it’s British!

[@danielkidd1668]

Great video really enjoyed it. It is nice to see unusual cars featured on KZbin for a change keep it up guys 👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fh6758]

Love it. Especially in this colour.

[@mattylf1]

Certainly a head turner and what a soundtrack when given the beans. Seen a couple at various car shows and they do stand out from the crowd.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes they do

[@zzhughesd]

Damien. I can feel your love here. Hard not to like it. I know who wouldn’t. Pigeons mate the funny motor trader. He only likes brand new tech. Each to our own !!!!

[@markjones5315]

That green looks fantastic!

[@zzhughesd]

This’ll be good. So good So green. This flavour for new dark green so awful on an A4/5. Immense on this. Superb.

[@ahmetsokullu1866]

Unique, distinctive, brilliant. Thank you.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brucecoudrey1246]

Wow!!! I don’t care how it drives, it looks amazing!!

[@markplayford5836]

Truly excellent, a proper motor car. Don’t think you will forget that experience in a long time. For 100k though you would seriously have to have Morgan blood ripping through your veins as I don’t think I could forgive the switchgear or the raided parts bin interior. However if you love that bygone era of pure British nostalgia, it takes some beating. Absolutely spiffing old boy... pip pip. 🤵🏻‍♂️ I say.. didn’t that chap Hammond have one, what what?

[@richardcarter1000]

Wonderful. I love cars with a character and they don't get much bigger than that. I just can't get excited about EVs and hybrids. My money will be going into big engined old stuff you still have to drive. Think I might try a Morgan Plus 8.

[@julianadams2206]

Damian, I love the review and would love it to end up in your garage. I’m a huge fan of this model and the brand. The sound of that naturally aspirated 4.8 V8 puts all modern Turbo charged performance cars to shame. I’m hoping that one day there will be a Morgan in the Car Guys fleet. P.s The start up noise reminds me of a WW2 fighter!

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You never know

[@santigris]

Just started watching, and wow, what a delightful colour!

[@asanlaredo]

it's great to be able to enjoy cars like this in the age of wheel washers. greetings from Marbella

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Andre - wish I was in Marbella 👍

[@neilpatching7443]

That certainly sounds and looks superb thank you Damian👍🍺

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You're welcome

[@BangAverageRider]

Congratulations, will watch this first thing in the morning. Great car

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@desertwindauh]

I almost got a nearly new Morgan Roadster, with the Ford 6 cylinder engine from a Dubai dealer, but then I realized there was nobody to service it and I would have to deal with that stupid soft top mechanism and I decided instead to get a 2010 350 SL (R230.2) Mercedes with low miles which comes with the spring suspension (instead of the fussy ABC versions of the bigger engine versions). Added bonus was that the Merc was a third the price of the Morgan. Rationality won out. But as you are in the UK and you have access to many Morgan dealers and specialists, your decision is excellent as the Aero is brilliant. Please enjoy it for us (too) and share your adventures...

[@marcot3013]

The coolest driving experience I have ever had was driving the Morgan 3 wheeler in Maui. The 3 wheeler is a short dose type of vehicle and you get a lot of thumbs up. It must be the closest experience to driving a 1930s race car. It was an extremely raw experience.

[@kb9072]

That's the best looking Aero 8 I've seen. Love the colours. Very very mean. I did see one at Le Mans (the town while the race weekend was on) driven by the then owner of the company, Charles Morgan. This one is much better looking.

[@peterfoster9542]

Nice touch having the Sport Classic in shot !

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I thought so

[@jimmimacca3258]

Great video. That thing sounds incredible but the glove box would drive me crazy!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You and me both!

[@azzyzaidi4393]

Awesome video and what a car! When you posted a few days ago that you were going to be driving something unusual and unlikely to pull the viewing figures i had visions of a rare Perodua Kelisa. 😂 As for the car...Morgan is just one those car brands. Cannot see myself owning one and yet... i would still love to have one. Completely irrational, madness in every single way but there you go. I don’t even look like a typical morgan owner!!! 😳

[@Carrera-gp9od]

What a magnificent machine , love these cars , they sound utterly glorious too 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@AT-it6oi]

Yes! Chapeau, Sir. Chapeau. 👏 👏 👏

[@jonathanjenkins8630]

Nice review! The smiles and waves never stop - I had a Plus 4, and am aiming to get a new one soon. Also, I always move the seat right back before getting out - much easier that way.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jonathan

[@KevinButtle]

Great and very honest review Damian. For me this is a stunning car, but like you say it is also a marmite car. Really enjoyed this video. Keep them coming 👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I've always liked the looks of cars like this Morgan. Long hood (bonnet to you Brits) and the flowing fenders. It's the classic look of the 1930s.

[@1320613]

Great car and very good and honest review. It would be a good project to find a workshop who could fix those annoying faults such as the steering. Changing the auto for a manual box is another possibility.

[@timalanthwaite4759]

Lovely honest review. I have an S5 and it's the same, both good and bad. But I adore it.

[@bensmiling]

Amazing. Fits wonderfully in the New Forest. I clicked so fast 🤣👏🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Perfect!

[@danofficial117]

I actually love it!

[@philipparkes5079]

Very fair & balanced review. I owned a Series 4 Aero 8 for 5 yrs and covered 50k, including trips to France, Spain, Italy. Mine was manual with side exhausts. Very reliable, annual maintenance essential. Should come with a health warning regarding steering and wayward back end, wet roads proceed with caution, and you can provoke the rear on a dry road, but you need very quick reactions to catch it😬 However you will either love it or hate it, a unique car to be sure.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It means a hell of a lot to get a comment from that from a real owner, so thank you very much for that, Philip. I'm glad I was able to do the car justice - it was a glorious day!

[@henryhol8538]

Great taste! Quick one, was the glove box really left unclothed, or did the lining fall out in time? I suppose an owner could always have it trimmed in felt.

[@pilota3405]

congrats on the new beast

[@italsounds001]

Those headlights! I love everything else about it’s design. Actually, the steering wheel doesn’t do anything for the interior.

[@drewmog123456]

Its

[@MrDead1975]

love it, totally different from the increasingly generic supercar shape

[@TheCarGuysTV]

We agree!

[@zzhughesd]

Almost Lotus like exit. Fantastic.

[@myou6675]

Another great review and a strangely captivating car. There is a time and place for a Morgan in every collection but I’m not sure if I am there yet. Had the 650i with this engine many years ago and it sounded great but ultimately was quite a lazy V8. Traded it for the high revving and manual e92 V8 M3 which was probably more in keeping with my age at the time and more engaging to drive.

[@charlie1832]

I remember seeing this on Top Gear when Hammond drove it and have wanted one since

[@benzinapaul7416]

Epic! Loving the Lancia Thesis aka Faeces tail lights!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Is that where they are from?

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@TheCarGuysTV yes they certainly are!

[@VINTTRO]

As you know, us guys at Vint-tro love your channel, more cars like this please. Loved the Morgan. ✌🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I'll see what I can do

[@venom5809]

That's a gorgeous car.

[@russell996]

Stunning car Damian. 👏👏👏

[@caymanblack9567]

Wow, now that's gorgeous!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It really is!