The Morgan Aero 8 was an Insane Sports Car Hand Built For The World's Most Eccentric Car Guys

Morgan is unlike any other car company operating today, although 110 years ago, they were like a lot of other car companies. The difference is they never really modernized - all of their cars are hand built from the ground up, each one is sold to a customer who ordered it before it was built, and no two are exactly alike. To order a Morgan is to take part in something very unlike the modern world, and I can only imagine it's a remarkably charming experience.
This Aero 8 was Morgan's first new design in 60 years when it came out in the early 2000s. Yes, 60 years. If that's really going to be the interval between new models, then they better get the design right. In the case of the Aero 8, they did.
Full review and test drive by Bill. Vehicle for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNaples.com or by phone at [phone].

[@Banglish123]

"I used to get millions of tickets but I guess they slowed me down" Pulls out of a side road up to 70 in a 45 😜

[@garyenglish53]

Oh my God! They actually built this charming thing!

[@thomasharper4166]

It's the corona whiskey!😂

[@winkat2]

If I was ever required to drive cross-country with one other person on this planet, including (or especially) someone in my beloved family, it would be Bill. This is the best, most enthralling, most spontaneous, and most informative car video channel on KZbin. Thanks Bill for generously sharing your personality and knowledge with us. The world would be a much better place if you had 6 billion subscribers.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Very unexpected car never of envisioned one of these on Curious Cars Bill. My grandfather had a Morgan Plus 8 got it brand new for his retirement in 1977.

[@tylernewton7217]

That front end looks like Marty Moose after Clark W Griswald punched him in the nose. (Muffled) “sorry folks, we’re closed for two weeks....”

[@e.f.clarke2041]

What a fabulous comparison. Well done. I applaud you.

[@crosshairview9019]

dude thats fuckn funny

[@firstnamelastname6171]

Awesome!😂😂😂

[@LynxStarAuto]

😂😂😂😂

[@Loulovesspeed]

Very cool man! That is a perfect analogy in my mind - well done!

[@iancolePRD129G]

Love the rambling Bill, the cat looking passed and weird made me laugh

[@control_the_pet_population]

yea, if I had to guess most of his viewers probably don't care about the car that much... outside of maybe 9mm storage and infant retention nets. I hope he never stops rambling.

[@frankburns8871]

I love how their "new" design still looks like mid-20th century at the latest. Love Morgan!

[@terencefield3204]

Buy one, then weep.

[@exigeboy]

@@terencefield3204 I did - and now I weep with joy whenever I take her out.

[@Amicaner]

I need to buy a car from you guys, just to meet you. Excellent reviews and smart comments.

[@mikemurphy7277]

Here's another smart comment bring your pocketbook when you come here ha ha

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Papa Bill is back and on a roll😎 love to see it

[@1954shadow]

The Cross-eyed Morgan.

[@iainmackenzie3704]

From a mini!

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@iainmackenzie3704 The Beetle light cars are the cross eyes. MINI Blooper light cars don't suffer from that.

[@iainmackenzie3704]

@@LynxStarAuto. I stand corrected!

[@TG-hr2kv]

Greetings from Malvern Worcestershire! Went passed the factory today, like going back in time... Ps Bill the weather forecast here for the next week is rain, rain, followed by er slightly more rain. Bring on some humidity!

[@matty6848]

I live in Malvern as well. Amazing their still going really👍🏼

[@e.f.clarke2041]

I’ve gotten used to expecting the unexpected, but this somethin else. Great one, Bill. Really really cool!

[@pindlelou]

Don't stop rambling!! We love to hear you ramble!!

[@a.s.4914]

I like timing it, waiting how long before the first infamous huuuuuuhhh.....😁

[@onlyhereonce7290]

" I’ve got that moist feeling throughout " just lmao

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Another fabulous video Bill !! Please keep 'em coming, they're the highlight of everyone's day (or so the comments say anyway)! p.s. PLEASE don't stop rambling, it's very entertaining!

[@CCK-jd8nc]

I love hearing Bill talking about the goats and the weather.

[@richardbean1203]

Oh my goodness! That was fantastic. I was lucky to have had a tour of the Morgan factory a few years ago and your review brought all the memories back. Loved the humour as always (!), the history lesson and that car, the noise. Wow. Made my day. Someone is going to be very lucky indeed with that car 😊😊😊

[@bern1228]

I've got to start digging up the yard for those jars of Confederate gold. I'll call when I find them. Amazing car. Already planning a new wardrobe for it. Something, "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"-ish.

[@unconbentional2044]

Miserable weather. Ahhh....as I'm sitting here in Buffalo NY watching another awesome video by Bill, and the words "frost advisory" pop up on my phone...on May 8th!

[@ZedTee190]

Made in England - more of a warning label. Sprayed a mouthful of coffee when you came out with that! brilliant! :) Morgan banned Jeremy Clarkson from their showroom(s) and won't ley him test drive any due to what he said about the company! Regards!

[@terencefield3204]

Clarkson is a shit. Lives in the bloody Cotswolds; a crappy theme park.

[@dhdove]

@@terencefield3204 As spoken by someone who wished they lived in the Cotswolds......

[@terencefield3204]

@@dhdove LOL Nice try! I live in Normandy France. INFINTELY better. Civilised, anf far better placed for travel and enjoyment. AND I am NOT in a new petty-xenophobic tinpot country that offends pretty much everyone outside its borders.

[@owenshebbeare2999]

Funny, most Brits (or Aussies where I am now) think "Made in the USA" as a warning regarding cars. Jeeps are infamous and most others failed (in terms of reliability) or sold poorly. The current Mustang is an exception in Australia, selling well, and fairly reliable.

[@owenshebbeare2999]

@@terencefield3204 Hmmm..that's how much of the world sees the Socialist Republic of France!

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good Morgan Bill! Another superb video, sorry it is too hot and it is muggy. Here in Manchester England it is 10c and we had snow. It should be 20c at this time of year

[@douglasrowland3722]

If this Global Warming keeps up...we're all going to freeze to death !!!!!!!

[@johncrow9952]

"Made in England is a warning label". The best one-liner ever!

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

Rich coming from you

[@matty6848]

Yeh we have built some s#*t in the past. For every good car we’ve built we’ve built ten crap cars after it😂😂🇬🇧

[@tristanmoos9770]

It looks like its flying 60 miles an hour just sitting there still

[@billygribble9939]

Looks like junk sitting still

[@tacey01]

A friend from my youth had an older brother who drove Morgans. This was in the early ‘70s. An eccentric guy with a very eccentric family. They also loved Saab. Great review Bill!!

[@jonathanraos435]

Bill, you always nail your car history and its a real pleasure to hear your version of this jaunty Morgan story told in your inimitable style. You never ramble because your a humorous and spicy story teller. I love your weather reporting too and any reference to the cat calling. Thank you for sharing. A fan from Auckland NZ. Go Well Good Sir.

[@brianstubbs1235]

Neat & unique ride. I love that exhaust note. I could easily live without a stereo in this car.

[@adamhenderson4318]

Each video gets better and better.

[@johnmills2134]

Thanks, Bill, you brought my blood pressure down after the week that was. Best

[@77dongle]

I can honestly say yours are the only videos on KZbin I do not wish were more concise

[@samuelegunlusi1017]

Oh my God I love this car so much. This car is what I imagine in a sports car.

[@markwoodley712]

Ramblin' Man Bill, love your videos especially your comment about the jump box for English built cars as a warning label that I know all too well, my Jaguar and Land Rover spent more time in the shop than on the road, but both were still wonderful vehicles.

[@whatsthebigfndeal]

The rambling is what we like. There are plenty of vanilla characters with channels talking about cars. There's a reason we watch this channel and not theirs.

[@meyou3772]

When you promise to stop rambling it just doesn't work... And that's what the people want😁 Great job educating us about automotive history, design, and function in the most engaging manner. 🧲 🧲 🧲 🧲 🧲 🧲 🧲 🧲

[@douglasrowland3722]

@@cg3771 I like your reply....Read Mine..........

[@douglasrowland3722]

If someone thinks this guy rambles.......they need to shamble on down the road. What do I think of this guys delivery???..Just call me a Rambler Ambassador !!!!

[@APA2Channel]

absolutely!!!

[@tripyg2]

Brilliant video - really enjoyed watching and very informative. Thanks for taking time to post.

[@matthewnyce7189]

I feel like I’m back in time when Bill tells a story.

[@matty6848]

I live in Malvern Worcestershire, England and I see Morgan test driving their cars round the town all the time. To us locals it’s nothing special. Visitors say “oh look a Morgan” and we’re like “yeh we see em all the time”😂

[@oliverjewitt9931]

Loved the video Bill, keep them coming!

[@chrismorris3726]

Long time listener. Just brilliant, Bill. What a ride. What a sound. Keep em coming!!!

[@thomasharper4166]

Bill!Your never going to stop rambling on!Give it up!Keep rambling!Makes these videos so much more interesting!Love your Florida weather reports you lucky bastard!👍

[@scalecrawlnl]

Exquisite, lots of fun, really appreciated, thank you Bill 👍

[@joecool9739]

No You cant make your videos more concise The rambling is the reason we subscribe Its your signature style

[@bobstride6838]

Bill, don't stop rambling its a big part of this channel! By the way I hate heat and humidity just as much as you do, its very humid here in Auckland this morning (about 100%) and it sucks. Love your videos.

[@genesimons8368]

This beauty showed up on my phone screen this morning and I couldn't help but watch one more time. Bill, you DO GOOD WORK...

[@reymustanggt4082]

WOWWW thanks Bill... What a fun video with a beautiful car!!!

[@ellisfourthirty]

Have you ever seen the "How It's Made" episode where they do Worcestershire sauce? It's a terrifying insight, highly recommended.

[@matty6848]

Morgan’s are made in Malvern where I live Worcestershire sauce is actually made in the city of Worcester itself about 12 mile away. Being a Malvern local I see Morgan’s being test driven all the time around Malvern. To the locals it’s just a normal thing to see a Morgan driving around although you can hear them, before you see them.

[@fitfogey]

Things I look for in Bill’s videos in priority order: 1) Weather report. 2) Bird status. 3) Goat/cat sightings. 4) Back seat size for chipper Canadians. 5) Dalton’s crappy windshield job. 6) Exasperating sighs. 7) Bad song on the radio. 8) Car review.

[@deadartapart]

Beautiful car! I always loved Morgan's real English automobiles, also I agree with you Bill why would anyone buy an engine from your arch enemy?! Thanks for this in depth video.

[@kallekas8551]

Keep them coming Bill...and keep rambling!!!!

[@ginoliotto1404]

Taking a break from work and listen to Bill's stories. Great your back.

[@tonylee5814]

wow 2 videos in 2 days... beautiful car

[@a.s.4914]

I won't ramble on.......goes on to give us the history of Morgan.😁 Love your vids Bill, keep it up.👍

[@acd1202]

The reason for the BMW engine, this was the first Morgan with one but now all Morgans have BMW power is that a BMW director, I forget who, is an enthusiast and owner. BMW accommodate Morgan to such a degree that when the 4.4 V8 ceased use in their own cars BMW continued to hand build it in the prototype shop (rumoured at a loss) just for Morgan until emission rules finished it completely.Now they use the 6 cylinder from the M340i and the 4 cylinder from the 330i. Would GM have hand built 2 or 3 units a week of an out of production engine because they liked to see them in a Morgan?

[@matty6848]

I think G.M would. Many Americans are highly fond of Morgan’s because of their old fashioned English look. I’m sure G.M would of accompanied Morgan with specially built engines. Plus your supposed to be buying a English car with a German engine? I’d much rather have a American V8 under the hood. No one build better sturdy V8s than our American cousins do.. I have a Mustang with the V8 engine and she runs like a dream. In the 18 months I’ve had her, she’s gave me no problems, no check or alarm lights nothing, modern BMW engines wouldn’t do that.

[@aidan.w.carolan]

Great video bill. Absolutely love the morgan.

[@casey2009]

Another very detailed car review from the the weather channel 😂 well done Billy bob🇮🇪

[@ejsgarage]

It is good to see a Morgan! The biggest mistake I made when I went Florida for a speaking engagement in the summer was to arrive with a black suit and tie in Miami. It was extremely humid and hot 🥵

[@rbarnard264]

Awesome video Bill! I’m glad I’m a car guy too because curious cars are a shit ton of fun! Cheers 🍻

[@SuicidalWarhead]

Looking forward to watch this tomorow morning...always had a soft spot for Morgans with the ashe frames (even though this one got an aluminium-structure with ashe parts as far as I remember) and BMW V8s...love the design of this even though it's a pretty big SQUINTER. Thank you for the amazing selection of cars. I really like the 40 minute formate and I think it fits the depth or your reviews (including rants and practical philisophy) rather well.

[@jked7463]

Bill, love the video. Fantastic commentary as always. Hate to tell you, but it's not a secret if you tell us. Lol. Don't change.

[@MrCarGuy]

What a beauty. I know they previously mostly sold Plus 8s here. I'd actually love to see a Lexus 2UR V8 in one of these. If you're on a British spree I'll await all the Caterham, TVR, Marcos and the like. Hopefully. I respect all these small automakers. I'd love to even drive something like a Ginetta road car if I could.

[@kilecovell9961]

The rambling is as entertaining as the cars. Thanks for the background info.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Bill!

[@adambrayfield3870]

Bill please don't lose to much of you're rant it makes it interesting and I would miss it

[@jamesp8569]

I do like the rambling discourse and knowledge combo and also the weather updates, please don't change that. I hired a Morgan in London about 25 years ago. Bumbled about with the roof and doors off. Decided at the end of the hire to take the car to an automated car wash (no brushes, just spray). Well, I was young and you can guess what happened. Everything inside and out was thoroughly washed, including me! It's certainly a fair weather vehicle. No use during hurricane season.

[@dominikjarych6065]

Bill you should check German version of Morgan-Wiesmann, looks a bit better in my opinion, especially coupe. Anyway it was a pleasure as always. Take care.

[@jgatkinson744]

As usual great presentation on a great car it’s fantastic to see an automobile that only a selected few have great show

[@gary1705]

WOWEEEEEE !!!! What a fricken BEAST !!!! I would pay big money just to go for a ride in that thing even as a passenger 😁👍

[@g-ten5879]

I really enjoyed watching your video, thanks

[@elmowilson298]

Hahahahaa. What a way to star the video changing the greeting, Bill

[@MegaEdge777]

Sounds frigging amazing!!!!

[@donaldpreuss1306]

Love your video's!

[@kingartison]

I like it Morgan made really interesting cars in my opinion I respect the minds of they team

[@michaelwhite2823]

A lot of people enjoy "that moist feeling." Don't stop rambling. We enjoy it. This isn't the Florida Council of Tourism.

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

What a cool find Bill, sharp car.

[@jked7463]

It was 49 degrees this morning in northern GA.

[@naturenerd6521]

No thumbs down so far, so I guess Dalton hasn't watched this video yet

[@pablocespedes5880]

THIS IS a curious car!!!!!! nice choice.

[@constantinespanos488]

Good Morgan!!!! Loved that!!!

[@donmoore7785]

I believe Oliver Rose had a Morgan in War of the Roses... Love your sense of humor, Bill.

[@MikeBMW]

Indeed he did and it got crushed by a large truck driven by Mrs. Rose! What a war! :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrdkmial5qNrM0

[@michaelwhite2823]

That movie was my only frame of reference to the Morgan. "I mean it Oliver!"

[@EDHBlvd]

Beautiful and what a symphony from that BMW V8.

[@nygelmiller5293]

Fantastic review of a fantastic car

[@RicoCantrell]

Awesome to see how different parts went into this.

[@rickwhite3181]

I like the upside down V W Beatle lights better Great Video as usual Bill

[@vinnieravioli4653]

I absolutely love you channel man!!! Amazing contentt!!! where do you find these mint cars? I would love to know!!!

[@martynm.449]

My God! That sounds incredible!

[@chrisexperience7]

Oh wow, Bills still alive!

[@kahmed7328]

I’ve driven lots of cars but Morgan’s are always a joy to drive. Have driven the Aero 8, Plus 4, 3 wheeler. My favorite was the 3 wheeler for sure. It’s a joy to drive even at a very slow pace.

[@michaelstraeck1732]

Glorious!

[@joeyv2008]

Hey Bill love watching you you’re welcome in Rochester New York anytime you want!!

[@robertjames6640]

I drove an early Morgan V8 some years ago. Hairy, uncomfortable but a great little car all round.

[@ulflei]

That was a real interesting video on a car I didn't even know exist. I had a friend who had a Morgan plus 8 in Germany in the 80s that had a 8 cylinder I think chevy engine the waiting time for a new one was 2 years. You better had all your dentures in order I never drove a car with absolute no feeling of any suspension or shocks it was like taking a 2 by4 and putting wheels on ,soooo much fun However I really enjoyed that great video

[@kevinford6420]

I think that V8 engine you mentioned was a trick Rover V8. (ex Buick)

[@dorianwright5999]

That lighting configuration will mess with your head. This Morgan is insane.

[@orchids3332]

It's been raining and snowing in New York State well in to May plus we have the highest tax rates around. Come on up!!

[@quicksilver462]

Reports have it, the goats are now missing after caught on video walking on Porsche!!

[@improperbostonian6722]

Nice cozy night in America's history cradle 47 degrees, Keep that hot crappy humid weather down there, Thanx!

[@Clearanceman2]

NC appears to be famous for rural step down speed limits. My mom lives in Western NC and it's the same way. 55, 45, 35, 25. You got to watch for it. It makes it very easy for them to write tickets.

[@gui18bif]

So nice to see the gearknob from my e60 there

[@lucascarreviews]

Good Morgan! Bill, one of my favorite car reviewers of all time!! Keep up the good work buddy!

[@dragonsbreath1984]

I’ve got to figure out a way to be your neighbor and sit in a lawn chair, watching you do your car videos in the Florida mornings.

[@RevPerdueJosh]

@Modern Classic Collectables audience member.

[@giggiddy]

@Modern Classic Collectables Heck yeah! I'd love to sit in my back yard and drink bottomless bloody Mary's or mimosas and watch Bill make these videos. Now that would be a perfect life!!! Cheers!

[@nathanlewis5682]

Then go to Los Angeles to watch Shango066 try to bring an old vintage TV or radio back to life.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. Lucky you Herr Bill. . A Morgan Aero 8 in the flesh... That's Used Car Shop clout! .. 99% of New Car Dealership sales staff wouldn't know what a Morgan Aero 8 coach is..... let alone spell Morgan. . An old school Coachbuilder with present-day materials & technology. . The new owner is one lucky soul.

[@timothylaws4549]

one of my favorite!!

[@sporkfindus4777]

That comment about using engines from "The Hun" reminds me of Bob Hoskin's "I've sh*t 'em" speech from the end of The Long Good Friday. Early Bristol engines were essentially BMW engines, a British officer rekindled VW after WW2, Triumph and Daimler have German connections, GM and Ford both had British and German divisions for nearly 100 years which became complicated during the War. BMW once owned Rover and VW owns Bentley. We have similar climates and food. Our Royal family is essentially German. We actually have a lot in common. Historically, we conflict more with our direct neighbours, the French.