Discussion
Here:
http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/sales/used_car_locat...
and Autotrader and here:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?ke...
The number of S 2 versions is very low. Many of them went to the USA. The only available one is more expensive than some of the S 3 versions. Maybe you should concentrate on S 1 or S 3 models.
http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/sales/used_car_locat...
and Autotrader and here:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?ke...
The number of S 2 versions is very low. Many of them went to the USA. The only available one is more expensive than some of the S 3 versions. Maybe you should concentrate on S 1 or S 3 models.
Edited by rodschwarz on Wednesday 28th January 22:05
Here is my old one. http://www.rtcc.co.uk/index.php?do=usedmorgans&...
It is a series 3 but a good price and the best colour when you seem them in the flesh. Photo's here do not do it justice
It is a series 3 but a good price and the best colour when you seem them in the flesh. Photo's here do not do it justice
OK.. I've just flung together a S1 Buyers Guide -->
http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showf...
http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showf...
AeroMan said:
One of them was mine, let's just say that the price level was below what someone is trying to get for an S2. 
Aeroman from your profile I see you have owned all the series of Aero 8. What is your personal opinion of the various series i.e. have they improved over the generations or just changed?Which was your favorite ?
I started looking at a Series 1 but I am now beginning to think I should save a bit more and look for a Series 3 as I do much prefer the looks.
AeroMan said:
One of them was mine, let's just say that the price level was below what someone is trying to get for an S2.
Yes but lets not forget that series II cars are significantly rarer all the updates with the original lights ...And although I am somewhat biased
it will have some effect eventually I would think. I definitely wouldnt change my car for a series III, not even sure for a series IV, though would consider it - an Aeromax? Definitely 
mph said:
Aeroman from your profile I see you have owned all the series of Aero 8. What is your personal opinion of the various series i.e. have they improved over the generations or just changed?
Which was your favorite ?
I started looking at a Series 1 but I am now beginning to think I should save a bit more and look for a Series 3 as I do much prefer the looks.
I have to be a bit circumspect mph, as otherwise I’ll be in trouble with some of the members here if I seem to criticise their p&j. Which was your favorite ?
I started looking at a Series 1 but I am now beginning to think I should save a bit more and look for a Series 3 as I do much prefer the looks.
So here goes, the Series I was a very interesting new development for Morgan and it was really a race-specced car for the road. As Cereal says, the looks are hunkered-down ‘gangsta’ and the car is very pure, having been basically productionised by one man - Chris Lawrence.
Major minus points were in most cases the rather poor build quality, most of the issues were sorted out under warranty, and the cars coming on the market now should be reliable. Hoods have already been mentioned, but the car is under-braked (4-pot brakes), the headlights whilst distinctive (from the VW Beetle) are not adequate for the performance imho. The buying guide covers the other major issues.
Series II – a number of changes were made that to my mind improved the breed, new 6-pot brakes, different power-steering, altered rear-axle mounting (less shunt in the drive-train) and a myriad of other minor changes, but big news was a new hood that was much more water-proof; even if it does compromise the looks somewhat when down.
The big news though was the fact that the body tub was made nearly 6-inches wider and there was a new carbon-fibre bootlid to give more room in the boot. Initially, this was known in the works as the Federalised car, as this was the car that was developed for the Aero’s entry into the NA market and so air-bags, central-locking, etc, etc. Lastly, a different BMW engine with another 36 bhp (depending on which figures you believe!).
Build quality improved, but headlamps remain under-whelming. A distinctive Aero, but the Series I fans think that it has become middle-aged and gained weight (as we all seem to) and become flabby. No less a figure than ‘Jo-Bo’ Scheier does not agree with this assessment.
Series III – finally the lights and the front styling is ‘fixed’ with the Cooper S halogen units incorporated and now even with headlight washers! The many detail improvements continue and whilst some see this as a dilution of Lawrence’s concept, or at best a lack of focus, I find that the many changes make the car easier to use and I know which I would prefer to drive on a long journey.
Most pre-owned Aero’s will have had the gremlins sorted out by the first-owner(s), but whilst there are no really major mechanical issues with the engines or running gear, there can be electrical problems particularly as the cars become more complex (and older) and thus it is important that you have a full service history with the car.
My own choice, and I feel I can be dispassionate about this as I have sold my first three Aero’s, is that a Series III is well worth paying the extra for and although Series I/II’s have also dropped in value with the general market, Series III’s are the best value at the present moment as relatively speaking they have taken the biggest drop in value.
AeroMan said:
I have to be a bit circumspect mph, as otherwise I’ll be in trouble with some of the members here if I seem to criticise their p&j.
AeroMan said:
series 2 ... Build quality improved, but headlamps remain under-whelming.
Not if you have the factory fitted Xenons AeroMan said:
Series III – finally the lights and the front styling is ‘fixed’ with the Cooper S halogen units incorporated and now even with headlight washers!
Hmmm.... each to his own but I happen to like the old 'squint' as it is characterful. I suppose I may have liked the narrower seies 1 body if I could fit in it 
Aeroman
Thought your comments very fair.
My twopence worth as a long term +8 owner is that an S1 is more likely to appeal to a former trad owner; harsher feel, narrow cockpit, exposed hinges, old style door handles, water leaks.... etc
A later S3 or S4 will have more to attact a possible owner also looking at other top end sports cars.
Cheers
Philip
Aero8 S1
Thought your comments very fair.
My twopence worth as a long term +8 owner is that an S1 is more likely to appeal to a former trad owner; harsher feel, narrow cockpit, exposed hinges, old style door handles, water leaks.... etc
A later S3 or S4 will have more to attact a possible owner also looking at other top end sports cars.
Cheers
Philip
Aero8 S1
Philippo said:
Aeroman
Thought your comments very fair.
My twopence worth as a long term +8 owner is that an S1 is more likely to appeal to a former trad owner; harsher feel, narrow cockpit, exposed hinges, old style door handles, water leaks.... etc
A later S3 or S4 will have more to attact a possible owner also looking at other top end sports cars.
Cheers
Philip
Aero8 S1
Hi PhilipThought your comments very fair.
My twopence worth as a long term +8 owner is that an S1 is more likely to appeal to a former trad owner; harsher feel, narrow cockpit, exposed hinges, old style door handles, water leaks.... etc
A later S3 or S4 will have more to attact a possible owner also looking at other top end sports cars.
Cheers
Philip
Aero8 S1
I think I might tend to agree with you on the S1 route for Plus 8 owners however I also think they might appeal more to other ex specialist Britsh Sports Car owners... I am particularly thinking of TVR for instance.
Phil
It's funny how people seem reluctant/unable to really place the series 2 or even group it with the series 1 when in actual fact it is virtually a series 3 with the old headlights (and IMHO thus retains some of the original look). It is pretty rare though
However our resident Guru Aeroman who by the end of April will have owned one of every type of Aero made, including an Aeromax is pretty accurate in all he says above.
It is a shame his series 3 is sold (not for him naturally) as it was a superb example at a very competitve price due purely to Market conditions and the time of year, again IMHO.
Good luck in your search, don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have here or on Talk Morgan
Boshly
However our resident Guru Aeroman
who by the end of April will have owned one of every type of Aero made, including an Aeromax is pretty accurate in all he says above. It is a shame his series 3 is sold (not for him naturally) as it was a superb example at a very competitve price due purely to Market conditions and the time of year, again IMHO.
Good luck in your search, don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have here or on Talk Morgan
Boshly
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