Morgan Aero 8
The first truly new Morgan in more than sixty years.
The story
Under its 1930s-style wings the Aero 8 had a bonded aluminium chassis and a BMW V8, developed from Morgan's racing programme. It was a huge leap for a company that had barely changed its cars since before the war.
Inside
Leather, polished wood and turned aluminium, with proper wind-up windows and a decent heater.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
There is still an ash wood frame under the body. The inward-turned headlamps gave early cars a cross-eyed look.
Meanwhile, in 2000
The Millennium Dome opened, fuel protests emptied the petrol stations and BMW sold Rover for ten pounds.
Best-selling single of 2000: Can We Fix It? by Bob the Builder
Before you buy a 2000s car
- Check the service history, especially for timing belts, clutches and cambelts where fitted.
- Electronics, air conditioning and suspension repairs can be expensive.
- Many parts are still made, but some low-volume models rely on specialists.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
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See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.