OZCUBAN Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi All. Here is something i received the other day ,thought especially in todays world this is something very special enjoy and thanks for reading Cheers OZ The Morgan Motor Company located in Britain doesn't change in a changing world. Not only is it still independent, but it also makes each car by hand. A base model is about $44,000, with some cars costing up to $300,000. People wait for over a year to get their exclusive hand-built cars with the shell made out of metal and much of the vehicle made out of wood. Working on the wood interior, workers use metal shears to individually shape a hood because each car has to be different. Every year Morgan produces about 600 cars. The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. It has a long and interesting history, and is still run by the same family: the Morgans. Founded by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan known as 'HFS', it was then run by his son Peter, and is now run by Charles, the son of Peter Morgan. There are craftsmen and there are Craftsmen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adic88 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Wow, gorgeous cars! made from wood??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafLover Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Dope! What kind of muscle is under the hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi Leafover All the Models have different specs ,but this one the Super Sports has a 4799cc V8 under the hood cheers OZ Any one that is interested here is Morgans WebsiteThe Morgan Car Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#2 man Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 That was cool ! Great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Nice post. A classic made car, would love to take one for a drive. Ahh to dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalebread Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 There are craftsmen and there are Craftsmen!! I'll say! I like the 6th photo where it looks like the worker is shaping a support with a spokeshave. A spokeshave no less. To make a car. Here's to all the craftsmen (and women) out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Damn!! Thats neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazolaman Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'll say!I like the 6th photo where it looks like the worker is shaping a support with a spokeshave. A spokeshave no less. To make a car. Here's to all the craftsmen (and women) out there! I noticed that too! I'm a carpenter,but it has been a long time since I used a spokeshave! Great post. I sometimes see these around London,in the posh parts.I always stop for a look! In these times when it feels like Britain makes nowt anymore(well,we don't) it's nice to see we still have some things like this. Reminds me of the G wagon factory in Austria. Nice to see these skills,wherever they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred170 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi Leafover All the Models have different specs ,but this one the Super Sports has a 4799cc V8 under the hood cheers OZ Any one that is interested here is Morgans WebsiteThe Morgan Car Company Top speed of 170mph...vvrrrmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 A friend of mine had a black Morgan Plus 8. He said it wasn't the best car on the twisty bits but there wasn't much that could beat it in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Wonder how it holds up in a crash test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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