1982 Morgan Plus 8 — Indigo Blue British Roadster

Credited with saving the Morgan corporation, the Plus 8 was manufactured for nearly four decades and proved an instant hit from the moment it launched. Designed as an extension of the beloved Plus 4 platform, the Plus 8 received varying powertrains throughout its remarkable production run while always maintaining the hand-built, ash-framed character that defined the marque. The Plus 8 was a significant seller in the United States, commanding much of Morgan's sales success during its peak years. The design, credited to Peter Morgan himself — the brand's owner-chairman — has always been marveled at by enthusiasts who appreciate bold, stately British styling that refuses to follow trends.

This right-hand drive 1982 Plus 8 is a fantastic example of a well-maintained, preserved Morgan that drives every bit as well as it presents. The car was reportedly purchased new in its U.K. home market by an American tourist who had it imported personally — exactly the kind of provenance story that makes a Morgan even more special than the car itself already is. The Indigo Blue exterior, freshened with a quality repaint in 2020, pops beautifully against the reupholstered burgundy leather interior, creating that classically British color combination that has defined elegant roadsters for generations. The detail work throughout this Plus 8 reflects the genuine care taken during its ownership.

Power comes from the legendary Rover-made, Buick-designed 3.5L OHV V8 tied to a 5-speed manual transmission — the ideal Morgan drivetrain combination. The Buick-Rover V8 is a wonderful engine for this application: light, torquey, easy to maintain, and possessing exactly the right character for a hand-built British roadster. It makes the Plus 8 a genuinely fantastic car to drive, the perfect blend of classic styling and surprisingly modern performance.

Thoughtful updates have elevated the driving experience further. The car features a Moto-Lita steering wheel, Weber/Edelbrock 500 carburetor, aluminum intake manifold with RPI Engineering installation kit, Cal Custom finned aluminum valve covers, a custom exhaust system, and Rutherford tubular rear suspension complemented by AVO front and rear shocks. Together these upgrades sharpen the response without compromising the Morgan's essential character.

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