Speedster

[NDA]

I went for a test drive in this courtesy of those nice people at Bell & Colvill.... I was massively tempted.

Unfortunately I'm just too tall and the aero windscreen afforded me zero protection - so I was fully in the air flow. I don't mind the impracticality of no roof - but can't imagine long drives through France fully exposed.

It's a lovely looking thing though:

[kitcat7]

So, pay a little more and get a Windscreen or even have a taller screen made up, buying a Morgan is not a take it or leave it decision.

[Salterns]

Its a gorgeous looking car, I even like the colour, but whats it cost?

[NDA]

£80k give or take.

Putting a screen on it makes it a Plus 8 - which sort of defeats the purpose.

[LLantrisant]

nice car...how that works out with registration and no rollbar fitted? or was it removed after registration?

[NDA]

LLantrisant said:

nice car...how that works out with registration and no rollbar fitted? or was it removed after registration?

The top photo is the car at Morgan's factory (pre registration), most of them have roll hoops fitted as an optional extra behind the seats.

[LLantrisant]

i dont think that the car gets a registration without a rollhoop.

[Chris99]

LLantrisant said:

i dont think that the car gets a registration without a rollhoop.

It is registered and doesn't have a roll bar.

[sospan]

I had a good look over this car at the Brooklands Morgan Day in early Oct last year.
Impressive.
I wouldn't buy one though.... UK climate not good enough!
I have a 2002Plus8 and mainly drive top down but the hood is needed at times.
If the new Plus8 was cheaper though....with the Aero underpinnings it's an awesome car.
It amuses me that options for the Speecster include a windscreen!
Making it a Plus8 .

[GRS40]

NDA said:

I went for a test drive in this courtesy of those nice people at Bell & Colvill.... I was massively tempted.

Unfortunately I'm just too tall and the aero windscreen afforded me zero protection - so I was fully in the air flow. I don't mind the impracticality of no roof - but can't imagine long drives through France fully exposed.

It's a lovely looking thing though:

Out of interest how tall are you - I am 6ft4 and was potentially interested in this.

[NDA]

GRS40 said:

Out of interest how tall are you - I am 6ft4 and was potentially interested in this.

I've actually shrunk - and I'm very annoyed about it!!

Had an annual MOT..... 'how tall are you?' the doctor asked. Six two. 'Er, no. You're not' But I AM. SIX TWO! 'Not any more, you're six one and a half'.

Maybe that slipped disc took some height off? Annoying.

Anyhoo. Long winded answer - you're too tall.

However..... if this is car number 8 in your collection, and you're only going to use it in hot weather - you'll be fine. But for spirited winter driving - you'll be way over the screen.

[MADT350]

I have just bought one should get it mid may, can't wait will post pics when i get it ....lets hope we have a hot dry summer...

[NDA]

MADT350 said:

I have just bought one should get it mid may, can't wait will post pics when i get it ....lets hope we have a hot dry summer...

Nutter!

No, seriously - well done you. I bought a Plus 8 in the end and am 100% delighted with it.

Your Speedster will be massive fun. What colour etc did you go for?

Whereabouts in the country are you?

[MADT350]

its just a basic spec

Porsche GT Silver
Side Exhausts
Speedster Black Alloys etc

i'm based near notts, How are you getting on with your Plus 8?, i can't wait to get mine picking it up in a weeks time, fingers crossed its not raining First trip will be into derbyshire

[NDA]

MADT350 said:

its just a basic spec

Porsche GT Silver
Side Exhausts
Speedster Black Alloys etc

i'm based near notts, How are you getting on with your Plus 8?, i can't wait to get mine picking it up in a weeks time, fingers crossed its not raining First trip will be into derbyshire

I love the +8. It looks great (not quite as good as yours will) and handles and drives superbly. I've had a lot of cars over the years and the 8 is probably the car I'm most happy with.

Yours is going to look the total nuts - you must post some pics. Will you come south in it ever? I'm in Surrey.... not far from Goodwood.

Is it a manual or auto spec?

Drive with care in the wet, there are no electronic nannies helping you and they have rather a lot of power.

[MADT350]

Sorry for a late reply been out in the mog to much sadly my other car has been resting a lot!

Edited by MADT350 on Sunday 28th August 21:00

[NDA]

Your post coincided with me being in hospital for a few weeks.... I'm better now. Nearly.

That's a stunning car. Congratulations.

[MADT350]

Thank you for your comment, I do feel very lucky to be able to experience this beast. Hope you get well soon....