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

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  • @ahobimo732
    @ahobimo732 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @targaflorio3239
    @targaflorio3239 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Long Live Retro. Long Live Morgan.

  • @dahorn100011
    @dahorn100011 9 ปีที่แล้ว +66

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

    • @jazzbuff630
      @jazzbuff630 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @georgebridgeman-sutton2858
      @georgebridgeman-sutton2858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kaamranmohammad1584
      @kaamranmohammad1584 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You forgot to say 'please'
      Arnie style 🤣

    • @devinfahada4880
      @devinfahada4880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes if u British, of course

    • @ljd8520
      @ljd8520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What type of tweed ? Harris Tweed get in !

  • @petercooper9034
    @petercooper9034 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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!

  • @TerrySteiner
    @TerrySteiner 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "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.

  • @erwinzeeland9390
    @erwinzeeland9390 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bmos02
    @bmos02 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @kiranommi175
      @kiranommi175 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @SternDrive
      @SternDrive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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...

  • @IanObzi
    @IanObzi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @yogeshgandhi3751
    @yogeshgandhi3751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @a1sweden
    @a1sweden 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @3248934
    @3248934 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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
      @mwm222222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bobroberts6155
    @bobroberts6155 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Gavin756
    @Gavin756 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's truly a wonderful piece of engineering!

  • @15h26
    @15h26 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @XoVoX
    @XoVoX 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @tomaszdral739 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @XoVoX
      @XoVoX 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tomasz Dral absolutely agree

  • @yasseroweida2240
    @yasseroweida2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @EntrepreneursInCars
    @EntrepreneursInCars 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @JensonPais
      @JensonPais 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @EntrepreneursInCars
      @EntrepreneursInCars 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not as simple as that.

    • @RaeMachiavelli
      @RaeMachiavelli 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @EntrepreneursInCars 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No Bacon?

    • @kiranommi175
      @kiranommi175 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +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 ...

  • @joshuageorge8497
    @joshuageorge8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dracoola55
    @dracoola55 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @JoshuaPlays99
    @JoshuaPlays99 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morgan definitely makes special cars. Great video!

  • @mehimre9249
    @mehimre9249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dude3sasha
    @dude3sasha 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @Mr.k3n 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @DevonLadd
    @DevonLadd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:15 a beautiful quote

  • @wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921
    @wolfrikvonschwarzblut3921 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
    @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jamescutter9868
    @jamescutter9868 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BGcontentproduction
    @BGcontentproduction 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a PROPER Morgan

  • @majedm
    @majedm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  •  9 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @ArthurSperotto
    @ArthurSperotto 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ArthurSperotto
      @ArthurSperotto 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Mr.k3n
    @Mr.k3n 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @CarFan901
      @CarFan901 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @terrellprice8013
    @terrellprice8013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @genericallyaccepted
    @genericallyaccepted 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    That really is a lovely noise :)

    • @genericallyaccepted
      @genericallyaccepted 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chrisogrady28
    @chrisogrady28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SternDrive
    @SternDrive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Jasongy827
    @Jasongy827 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @doogiespence5310 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @donaldwood7968
    @donaldwood7968 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SnakeyUk08
    @SnakeyUk08 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheRetroLab
    @TheRetroLab 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morgans are the best!

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @kiranommi175 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Daehawk
      @Daehawk 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @boy638
    @boy638 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jackmcdermott7383
    @jackmcdermott7383 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @robwalters4574
      @robwalters4574 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hammondbacon
    @hammondbacon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @motormadness9975
    @motormadness9975 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Next presenter for TopGear? who agrees

    • @motormadness9975
      @motormadness9975 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Jules-zi5qf
      @Jules-zi5qf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      classic Daimler cars

  • @nemesis4785
    @nemesis4785 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @apache1234657
    @apache1234657 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats with the tow hooks they look out of place?

  • @qichengz79
    @qichengz79 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes the old is the best :)

  • @faisalinho2
    @faisalinho2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @ljd8520
    @ljd8520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on England !

  • @vaishak007acharya
    @vaishak007acharya 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    could anyone please tell me the music played in background

    • @rokcetscience
      @rokcetscience 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      vipin acharya use shazam

    • @vaishak007acharya
      @vaishak007acharya 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rokcetscience what is that please tell me?

  • @lomate1963
    @lomate1963 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dasadopeboy
    @dasadopeboy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @kiranommi175
      @kiranommi175 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @McBeamer94
      @McBeamer94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Pete-z6e
      @Pete-z6e 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      dasadopeboy , in a word, no.

  • @Stevo1361
    @Stevo1361 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheWProductions222
    @TheWProductions222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morgan car is refused to die

  • @campanmarius5241
    @campanmarius5241 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a rawr !

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tomaszdral739
    @tomaszdral739 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it looks better in silver.

    • @Pete-z6e
      @Pete-z6e 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TOMMY ,specially the aero silver, I agree.

  • @randypowell3180
    @randypowell3180 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thegirthquake8574
    @thegirthquake8574 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TheSonic10160
      @TheSonic10160 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidfarmer4992
    @davidfarmer4992 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mojostevo
    @mojostevo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The blue exterior bits looks a bit tacky.

    • @mojostevo
      @mojostevo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @Christophe_L 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @suffolkngood
    @suffolkngood 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ;)

  • @ajgoodson6634
    @ajgoodson6634 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    i bet he wishes he had hair as he drives this

  • @alecinglis4474
    @alecinglis4474 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried one. Sad stuff

    • @kaipirinha8871
      @kaipirinha8871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This car does not guarantee an open coffin funeral.

  • @jayhall84
    @jayhall84 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robmitchell716
    @robmitchell716 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @ZarNiTun-qd1jp
    @ZarNiTun-qd1jp หลายเดือนก่อน

    ဂန္တဝင်ကားအလှကကြည်လို့လဲကောင်းစီးလို့လဲကောင်းနိုင်ပါသည်

  • @brianhore-kl1mb
    @brianhore-kl1mb หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @themuhammad1
    @themuhammad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The car is for dry weather only

  • @MickeyD100
    @MickeyD100 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @prebenkruger1619
    @prebenkruger1619 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can´t afford it it´s like that

  • @searchitout85
    @searchitout85 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You even Shift Bro??????

  • @rumatadestora
    @rumatadestora 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @worldhello1234
    @worldhello1234 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @50pence59
    @50pence59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crash test figures?

  • @1258-Eckhart
    @1258-Eckhart 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not convinced.

  • @ProductofNZ
    @ProductofNZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blue accents ruin the old school vibe.

  • @SuperYoda7
    @SuperYoda7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    1k like I made it happen!

  • @jrd33
    @jrd33 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @inchskater
    @inchskater 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @petercooper9034 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @inchskater
      @inchskater 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @Pete-z6e
      @Pete-z6e 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      inchskater , pretty has limits.

  • @shauntvr
    @shauntvr 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @benanderson89
      @benanderson89 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @shauntvr
      @shauntvr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheAslakVind
    @TheAslakVind 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please. next time send Henry. Not this lil smurf

  • @fiamun
    @fiamun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JamaicanMeCrazy
    @JamaicanMeCrazy 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    First

  • @neilmc5704
    @neilmc5704 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrible music!