Morgan Plus 8 (1988)

A 1988 Morgan Plus 8 in Denim Blue with black leather interior is for sale.

Highlights:

• Deliberately sporty Plus 8 with alloy wheels, black leather, and black dashboard
• First delivered in Germany
• Current owner has owned it for 20 years
• Verifiable mileage of 135,000 km
• Extensive service history
• Investments of around €14,300
• Lucas toggle switch in the cockpit
• Black leather steering wheel
• Jaguar starter button on the right side of the dashboard
• Height-adjustable interior mirror
• Stainless steel exhaust system with fan manifold (converted in 2012)
• The vehicle has never been driven on a race track
• Wooden frame in very good condition
• Inspection history (excerpt):
• 2026: MOT renewed, service carried out
• 2023: Battery and tires renewed, rear brakes overhauled, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2021: Major inspection, all oils changed, air filter and oil filter renewed, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2018: Approval for H license plate, engine removed and clutch renewed, battery and wear parts renewed, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2017: Bowden cable heater and radiator cap replaced, minor inspection
• 2015: TÜV inspection and approval, wheels, wheel bearings and inspection renewed
• 2014: Control unit replaced
• 2013: Major inspection, tires replaced, wheel brake cylinder replaced
• 2012: Exhaust system with manifold converted to 2-pipe stainless steel
• 2012: Lucas toggle switch replaced
• 2011: Starter battery renewed
• 2011: Inspection, cooling system checked, fuel filler hoses replaced, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2009: Inspection, engine control unit sent to England for repair, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2007: Inspection, universal joints of the cardan shaft renewed, heating valve replaced, 12V socket installed in the interior, TÜV inspection and approval
• 2006: Clutch checked, clutch master cylinder replaced, clutch bled, auxiliary headlights retrofitted

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• First registration: Germany, 02/1988
• Location: 32339 Espelkamp, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4
• Accident-free
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV valid until 03/2028
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Morgan Plus 8 was introduced in 1968 and is one of the best-known models from British manufacturer Morgan. The classic roadster combines traditional Morgan construction with a powerful V8 engine and was produced virtually unchanged until 2004. Its combination of low weight, powerful engine, and handcrafted construction made it one of the brand's most iconic models and contributed significantly to Morgan's reputation.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Denim Blue
• Interior: black leather upholstery and sporty black dashboard, very well maintained with only minor signs of age-related wear
• Repainted: partially repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 3.5-liter V8 engine with 194 hp (143 kW)
• Manual transmission
• Last service: 03/2026

Mileage:

• Mileage: 135,355 km
• Mileage verifiable: yes

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• Service records
• Service history available

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody

• Tires: replaced in 2023
• Brakes: rear overhauled in 2023
• Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no known rust holes
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• No known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

A 1988 Morgan +8 in Denim Blue with black leather interior is for sale. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany and is currently in its fourth ownership. With a verifiable mileage of 135,355 km, a full service history, and extensive maintenance records, the roadster is in very good overall condition. Numerous maintenance work has been carried out in recent years, and a new service and new TÜV inspection have recently been performed. With H registration, sporty configuration, and classic Morgan craftsmanship, this Plus 8 offers an interesting opportunity for lovers of traditional British roadsters.