Description

Registration – J778PRJ Chassis No. – M8479 M.O.T. – May 2026 Odometer – 59,010 The vendor believes the gleaming Rosso Red paintwork of this 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is “the best colour,” and who are we to argue! Registered in January 1992, the original owner was a businessman who owned automotive retailer Oldham Reliants. This was his personal car, which he owned right up to 2018. Since then, it’s had just one more keeper, making this a genuine two-owner car with an odometer reading just 58,000 mi...

About the Plus 8

The Morgan Plus 8 (1968-2004) fitted the Rover V8 into the traditional Morgan. 3.5-4.6 litre V8 with 160-272hp. Stunning performance in a handcrafted body. Around 6,000 built. The most exciting traditional Morgan. Values from £40k.

Known Issues to Watch For

Plus 8 (Classic): Chassis - widened Z-section as 4/4 but check carefully as V8 stresses it more. Engine - Rover V8 well understood. Check for overheating (common), head gaskets, timing chain (later engines). Various specs from 3.5 to 4.6 litres. Gearbox - Rover LT77/R380, check synchros. Body - steel or aluminium, ash frame as other Morgans. Performance - these are genuinely fast and need respect. Budget £4-6k annually.

Desirable Options

Plus 8 GTR (very rare), 4.6 engine (best classic), Aluminium body (1976+), Good chassis, Known history

1991 Morgan Plus Four

Specifications

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