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£27,746
1979 Morgan Plus 8 5-Speed
United States • 7 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Morgan Plus 8 features a 3.5L V8 with upgrades like an Offenhauser intake and Holley carburetor, paired with a 5-speed manual. Recent work includes brake overhauls and new flooring, though hairline door cracks and a difficult convertible top are noted.
Condition
6
The car has had several mechanical and cosmetic updates, including a rebuilt carburetor, new brake components, replaced floors, and lowered bumpers. However, there are hairline cracks at the bottom of a door, chipped paint that was recently touched up, and the convertible top is difficult to raise. The odometer reading is also not accurate.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
R8580
Odometer:
57,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 3.5-Liter V8 Offenhauser Intake Manifold Holley Carburetor Tubular Headers Side-Exit Exhaust Pipes Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Red Paint Lowered Bumpers Stainless-Steel Fuel Tank 14" Alloy Wheels Hydraulic Steering Damper Replacement 7/16" Plywood Floors Beige Upholstery Nardi Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Black Convertible Top, Side Curtains, & Tonneau Cover
This 1979 Morgan Plus 8 is powered by a gasoline-fueled 3.5-liter V8 that works in conjunction with an Offenhauser intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, and tubular exhaust headers.
The engine is linked with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
The seller purchased the vehicle in 2015, and it was repainted in red under prior ownership.
The bumpers have been lowered, a stainless-steel fuel tank has been installed, the plywood floors have been replaced, the steering has been revised, and the brakes have been overhauled.
Equipment includes beige upholstery, a Nardi wood-r...
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£7,418
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,210
Median Price (Since 2020)
£81,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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