Production Levels Hit Record High At Morgan
Published: 22nd October 2002
He revealed that production of both the classic Plus 8 and the futuristic Aero 8 have hit record levels, thanks to recent major investments at its factory. Last year Morgan built more cars than at any time since the war.
And the spin-off for customers wanting a new Morgan is that there are still some cars in next year's production run waiting to be snapped up. “Any customers visiting the Show who put a specification in will get a delivery slot next year, although there are not many left so you'll have to be quick,” he told reporters.
Morgan also declared its intention to take its Aero 8 racer back to the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours next year. “I'm pretty certain we'll be back, and we'll do even better than this year's race, when our car was within 20 per cent of the performance of the race winning Audis,” Charles Morgan said.
Morgan's exploits at Le Mans have provoked considerable interest
in the Aero 8 from enthusiasts in the USA. The company is
now investing £1 million in a development programme
to gain federal approval for its sale in America, which is
expected to be competed in time for a Stateside launch of
the Aero 8 in early 2004.
