Visit to the Morgan Car Factory
Mike Kent, Chairman
On the 26th June, 18 assorted volunteers and members visited the Morgan factory in Malvern for a guided tour of the facility. We were treated initially to a short video describing a brief history of the company, before our guide Nick led us off to see the manufacturing process.
Morgan currently produce three models. The Super 3, Plus 4 and Supersport. There is also a limited edition- the Midsummer - with the final few of the 50 being made about to leave the factory.
The Super 3 recently replaced the “3 Wheeler” - the most obvious difference being that the engine is no longer outside the car. The old V-Twin has been replaced by a 1500cc Ford engine as fitted to the Fiesta ST. Basic price is around £43k. The car shown below is a celebration of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird.
The most popular model is the Plus 4, which on the surface doesn’t seem to have changed much in the last 500 years! Powered by a 2 Litre BMW engine, you’ll be asked to part with around £76k before you start adding options, which can easily bump up the price by another £20k! The car below is race tuned.
The Plus 6 (basically a Plus 4 with a big engine) was going to be facelifted last year, but was becoming so different that Morgan decided to replace it with a completely new model - the Supersport. With a BMW 6 cylinder engine it’ll set you back £105k plus options. It’s the first Morgan to come with a boot.
The manufacturing process is similar for all models. Every car is made to order, and carries details of its final destination as it moves through the various workshops. A pre-built aluminium tub is married to an ash frame, before the mechanical bits and body panels are attached.
The car above is one of the final limited edition Midsummers. No advertised price for this as they were all very personalised, but £200k wouldn’t be too wide of the mark.
Finally, a shot of those who attended a very enjoyable visit.
Morgan currently produce three models. The Super 3, Plus 4 and Supersport. There is also a limited edition- the Midsummer - with the final few of the 50 being made about to leave the factory.
The Super 3 recently replaced the “3 Wheeler” - the most obvious difference being that the engine is no longer outside the car. The old V-Twin has been replaced by a 1500cc Ford engine as fitted to the Fiesta ST. Basic price is around £43k. The car shown below is a celebration of Donald Campbell’s Bluebird.
The most popular model is the Plus 4, which on the surface doesn’t seem to have changed much in the last 500 years! Powered by a 2 Litre BMW engine, you’ll be asked to part with around £76k before you start adding options, which can easily bump up the price by another £20k! The car below is race tuned.
The Plus 6 (basically a Plus 4 with a big engine) was going to be facelifted last year, but was becoming so different that Morgan decided to replace it with a completely new model - the Supersport. With a BMW 6 cylinder engine it’ll set you back £105k plus options. It’s the first Morgan to come with a boot.
The manufacturing process is similar for all models. Every car is made to order, and carries details of its final destination as it moves through the various workshops. A pre-built aluminium tub is married to an ash frame, before the mechanical bits and body panels are attached.
The car above is one of the final limited edition Midsummers. No advertised price for this as they were all very personalised, but £200k wouldn’t be too wide of the mark.
Finally, a shot of those who attended a very enjoyable visit.
