Anniversary Special Edition from Morgan

MALVERN, England, May 22, 2003 -- Legendary independent British car builder the Morgan Motor Company is marking the 35th anniversary of its famous Plus 8 sports car with a special limited edition of the car that has helped to make Morgan a world famous marque. Since its launch in 1968, over 6000 Plus 8s have been built. Many are in active service in the USA, where the marque has an enthusiastic fan base.

Powered by a V8 4.0 litre engine, the 35th Anniversary Plus 8 is a top specification car with a number of special trim features to identify its unique status. As production of the current model is scheduled to cease during the first half of 2004, the Anniversary Edition will have an additional 'collectible' value for Morgan fans worldwide.

Commenting, Matthew Parkin, Sales and Marketing Director, said:

"The Plus 8 has become in many ways the definitive Morgan sports car. With a high power to weight ratio, exhilarating performance and handling, and a bonnet that seems to reach to the horizon, this is the car that earned Morgan Motor Company the well-deserved accolade of producing "The first and last of the real sports cars."

"This will be the last chance for anyone who has dreamed of owning a Plus 8 to own a really important piece of Morgan heritage."

Only about 100 Anniversary Editions will be built at the Malvern Link factory for the USA. The Company is promising delivery within 12 months of order, but American fans of this hand-built motoring legend will need to hurry -- Morgan's last limited edition, the Le Mans '62 commemorative edition, quickly sold all 80 cars.

Morgan dealers across the USA can be found at www.morgan-motor.co.uk .

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