Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Someone please buy this beauty

It's driving me nuts with temptation ..

If spares wasn't an issue I think I would, but the worry would prevent any enjoyment as factory assistance seems non existent for Aero chassis and Scifab out of business.

I very nearly bought a Speedster but found it a bit tricky being 6'2" as my head was fully in the airstream. So I priced up a Speedster with a windscreen and ultimately bought my +8 - which is the same car with weather protection. I haven't had any mechanical issues with mine, it seems fairly bullet proof.

As someone who runs the Mog on aero screens as often as possible and an open face on the bike, I'd say go for it. Crash helmets are for Jessies.

Decent pair of bike sunglasses is all you need - insects and stones are all part of the experience.

I am glad that this Morgan Plus 8 Speedster is not left-hand drive. I could get weak Richard

Rich
Go for it. Like TBM I use my MOG whenever I get the chance with Aero screens. I remember watching a video of this model, and the presenter saying roof off on a MOG unless the storm has a name😃

If i didn't already have my Aero i'd have that.
Love the blue, love the Speedster, love the v8, with a manual too!!

It's disappointing that Morgan have not really embraced the parts supply of unique items for the Aeros. There didn't appear to be the market when Simon was doing a great service to Aero owners, and also Trad owners with his radiators and shortened sumps for Roadsters. All that is lost, and although anything can be fabricated at a price, and I suppose most components can be 3D scanned, I once had a discussion with Simon about 3D scanning for a short Roadster sump, as a complete new casting. but the cost was astronomical, which is why it was never done, and why the Mulfab unit is steel.

The 4.4 and 4.8 cam sensor is quite well known as one of the weaknesses of that engine but to be realistic it does need to be in context?

I understood that it was a known fault but that this was mostly because those engines were actually pretty solid overall. Even more so when lightly stressed pulling an Aero at 1000kg's and not a loaded X5 and 2000kg's. It is not happening on a high percentage of them and when it occurs you just have a small repair issue not a total engine fail? Happy to be corrected?

If you want a shocker look for the Jag/Landy 2.0L IL4 wet cam belt issue or the same for the Peugeot (and a cast of ten others) 1.2L which is also a wet cam belt engine. If you don't keep a close eye on it and exactly the right oil/settings then expect to hear that lovely ping ping ping noise as the valves make jiggly with the pistons. Known for years and still in production. Ford ECOBoost 3cyl - same.