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Prompted by my lovely wife having a major spinal surgery and needing to own a Morgan she can get in and out of with a modicum of dignity, after a lifetime of nimble Lotus and proper 2-speed Morgans, I, having reached a certain age, have finally been turned to the Dark Side by Helen at Richard Thorne and added a 16,000 mile, 2001 Plus 8 4 wheeler to the menagerie. Previous brief forays into 4 wheelers have met with disappointment and acute Post Purchase Remorse, but I am pleasantly surprised how good this car is when after many decades, they finally figured out how to make them steer like a car rather than a supertanker. VERY dark green, stone leather, 4 litre, excellent power steering - Not at all like my visceral 1929 Super Aero JAP, but a wonderful gentlemanly old thing to waft around the place in with my sweetheart at my side.[img] https://rtcc.co.uk/cars/2001-morgan-8/[/img] Barry D
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Welcome to TM, Barry.  Enjoy! ![[Linked Image]](https://rtcc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_5218.jpg)
Last edited by Graham, G4FUJ; 25/03/23 09:55 AM.
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
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What a stunning looking car,the dark green looks fantastic.It looks like a keeper !
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I have a 2002 Plus8. Basically the same version as your car. Good choice.
It is a gentlemanly beast! It can pootle about easily due to the V8 torque, then.....3000rpm and it comes alive. 3rd gear and 3krpm gives you a kick through the seat.
I changed from a 1600 to the V8. Much better as a cruiser. Once I had learned how it reacted I moved from almost automatic driving to use gears/revs. Just be careful in the wet on bends/roundabouts/starting off as you can waggle the rear easily! Don’t be too eager to press the accelerator too early.
I try to use higher octane low ethanol petrol as I feel the car runs a bit better than with 95/E10.
Enjoy it.
Plus Four MY23 Furka Rouge
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Welcome. A nice looking car
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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Welcome to TM and the land of Plus 8's - a good place to be on both counts, enjoy your miles.
I bought my first Plus 8 from there back in 2004 with the same colour combination as yours but with the alloys, I'd never driven a Morgan before ever but it made it's way safely back to Devon where it covered 24,000 miles in 4 years in my hands and never missed a beat.
I came up by train and Helen picked me up at the railway station, a memorable journey ragging a little Fiat within an inch of it's life but very competently.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Welcome to TM. That is a splendid looking car.
Paul
Costock, UK
Plus Four 75th - Furka Rouge - Pip
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Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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Congratulations a plus 8 is a fabulous morgan to drive. Welcome to TM
Martin (Deano)
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Welcome to TM and to the 4 wheel fun  A nice car!
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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Barry, a warm welcome from Sydney, Australia
very nice car....
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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