Morgan 1968 - 2001 A Brooklands Portfolio

By: Brooklands Books .

On the face of it Morgan cars do not seem to have changed over the years, but a closer look at this book will reveal just how many models have been made. 1968 was the year that the Plus 8 was launched. The powerful 184hp, ex-Buick, Rover engine meant that the bonnet had to be lengthened and widened. Although similar in style to the Plus 4 it was bigger all round. The Plus 4 and 4/4 continued to be produced and all three models were developed in the ensuing years.

The 4/4 1600 was fitted with Ford's 1600 engine from 1968 to 1981 when supplies dried up. Fiat's twin-cam 1600 and 2-litre engines were then used. They were also used when the Plus 4 name was revived in 1985, finishing in 1988.

The CVH engine was replaced with Ford's 1.8 Zetec from 1993 onwards for the 4/4, with the Plus 4 having the Rover M16 and T16 engines.

And then came the Aero 8, totally different but just as much fun. A more complex subject than at first appears.

This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, driver's reports, new model introductions, factory profile, buying second-hand.

Models covered include:
Plus 8, 4/4. Plus 4, Aero 8.

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