Don't like the Z4 or the Supra? How about...

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll) 08/23/2019 at 13:30 • Filed to: None

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... a Morgan PlusSix? Today I learned that they are using the Zupra drivetrain as well.

Housed in handcrafted aluminium and wood, of course!

The shift lever is a little too well known, unfortunately. The BMW part works fine from a technical point of view, it’s just a little out of place in this interiour. And yes, that means that it also is auto only. Still quite a stunning piece of kit.

RPM esq. > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 13:45

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That BMW shifter looks pretty funny in there, but otherwise that’s a beautiful interior. And the wood construction really throws me every time with Morgans.

Azrek > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 13:52

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Hell, I’d buy it! 

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 13:59

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YES PLEASE -  in Manual

Chariotoflove > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 14:04

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Yes!  I watched a behind the scenes at the factory someone posted here a while back and gained a new appreciation for these cars.

Klaus Schmoll > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 08/23/2019 at 14:14

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“GTFAC!” As a former Italian commenter would tell you. ;)

Corkscrew'd > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 15:33

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Too bad they went kind of backward with their styling. I thought the Morgan Aerom a x Coupe was peak Morgan.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 16:22

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I’d rather have this (shift lever and all) over a Z4/Supra.

Klaus Schmoll > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 08/23/2019 at 16:56

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Given the amount of man hours that go into building this car (mostly) by hand, the price tag seems rather reasona ble as well. A Z4 40i starts around 62k € over here, the Toyota is prized similarly as far as I know. The article I read mentioned a prize tag of 95k € for the Morgan. Roughly 1.5 times the pric e of the BMW, before you start optioning out the BMW. Not too bad of a markup for exclusivity and bespoke coachwork, British craftsmanship, whatever you wanna call it...

RacinBob > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 17:45

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What, no sliding post front suspension?..... What kind of Morgan is this? Tell me it has a solid rear axle, please......

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Klaus Schmoll 08/23/2019 at 17:59

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I actually have always been pleasantly surprised by Morgan prices for those reasons. Not to mention they’re absolutely classic and very much modern all in one package. I think the Plus 6 goes for around $110,000 here, give or take some markups and options. A price I’d happily pay.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Klaus Schmoll 08/24/2019 at 06:43

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i’d still want a manual

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Klaus Schmoll 08/25/2019 at 01:13

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Now I’m a manual die-hard, but something in me s ays that this car should be just fine with an auto. I see it as more of a tourer than a sports car, not something I'd want to toss around corners but more something I'd love to drive up PCH, taking in the coastal views.