Morgan Expands US Dealer network

MALVERN, England, March 12 -- Morgan Motor Company, the legendary British sports car manufacturer, has increased its American dealer network to a total of six following a series of new appointments. Its aim is to bring the unique Morgan driving experience within easier reach for millions of Americans.

Commenting, Matthew Parkin, Sales and Marketing Director said:

``Morgan has always enjoyed a big following in the USA, where the hand-built quality, traditional craftsmanship and individuality of our cars are really appreciated. We have exciting plans for the future of Morgan in the United States, and these new appointments are an important step forward.''

The new importers will offer the traditional Morgan Plus 8, which features a 4-liter Land Rover engine.

``Large investments have been made in order to meet the strict 50 state emission level regulations set by the Federal authorities,'' continued Parkin. ``And now that they have been met, we can concentrate on supplying our cars to what we consider to be a key market.''

The bespoke Plus 8 costs about $60,000 and is available in over 30,000 body colors. Delivery time is approximately four months from order.

Full details of the new distributors are:

Norb Bries Northshore Sportscars 1225 Rockland Road Route 176 Lake Bluff IL 60044 USA

Tel: 847 247 0447 Email: Nbries1@compuserve.com

Eric Schick Auto Europe 33828 Woodward Avenue Birmingham Mi. 48009 USA

Tel: 248 645 6300 Email: eric@auto-euro.com

Linda & Larry Eckler Morgan Motors of New England and Morgan Spares Ltd 225 Simons Road Ancram New York 12502 USA

Tel: 518 329 3877 Email: morganspares@taconic.net

Dennis Glavis Temporary address: 24701 Garland Drive Valencia CA 91355 USA

Tel: 408 813 2480 Email: avantigirl@aol.com

The new appointments join Morgan's existing importers:

Bill Fink ISIS Imports Ltd PO Box 2290 Gateway Station San Francisco California 94126 USA

Tel: 415 433 1 344 Email: billfink@morgancars-usa.com

Win Sharples Cantab Motors Ltd Valley Industrial Park 37251 Richardson Lane Purcellville VA 201342 USA

Tel: 540 338 2211 Email: morgans@cantab-motors.com