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Morgan ends era with limited-edition Plus Six Pinnacle

Only 30 units of this British roadster will be made

A proper send-off for Morgan's retro roadster. PHOTO FROM MORGAN

Among quirky British carmakers, the Morgan Motor Company has always taken up a special place. Based in the English town of Malvern, the company builds around 850 of their famous two-seater sports cars every year, but soon one model will no longer be assembled at the boutique factory. Morgan is closing the chapter on its flagship Plus Six, but not without giving it a special edition to say goodbye, the Plus Six Pinnacle.

Limited to just 30 units, it marks the end of production for the model that has played a key role in blending Morgan’s heritage with modern engineering since its introduction in 2019. As the firm prepares for a new flagship in 2025, the Plus Six Pinnacle serves as a celebration of the car’s legacy and a final opportunity for enthusiasts to own a high-capacity Morgan sports car with its classic winged silhouette that dates back as far as 1968.

If it isn't obvious, the Plus Six is the marriage of vintage aesthetics and modern manufacturing methods. PHOTOS FROM MORGAN

The final Plus Six is packed with exclusive features that highlight Morgan’s dedication to craftsmanship, starting with the exterior color. Buyers can have their drop top painted in whatever hue they wantincluding paint to sample, at no extra cost.

On the inside, customers can choose from three new leather interior options: Fawn, Explore, and Riviera, created in partnership with Bridge of Weir, one of the oldest British leather suppliers still in existence.

The finishes range from light camel tan to deep rich brown, and the posh leather seats are complemented by plush sheepskin carpets in the footwells and the rear storage area. The carpets are also color-matched to the leather interior, creating a proper British sense of sophisticated sportiness.

A classy and quintessentially British cabin. PHOTOS FROM MORGAN

Morgan’s trim shop has developed a unique stitching pattern for the seats, combining pleats and quilts that converge into the pinnacle logo embroidered on the backrest, a design touch that extends to the door panels as well. No British car would be complete without some wood in it, and in this case, we don’t mean the ash wood frame that sits under the pretty metal skin.

Inspired by the success of its limited-run Midsummer project, the Plus Six Pinnacle features teak wood accents. A teak veneer center column and a solid teak dashboard lower rail give the interior a rich, natural feel. We wish press photos could include smell, as that cabin is bound to smell as beautifully posh as only British cars can.

The pinnacle logo, rendered in aluminum and inlaid into the center column, draws on Japanese marquetry techniques, reflecting a blend of classic craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. On the outside, this swan-song sports car is more about subtle refinement than loud statements.

Elements like the wheels, the stone guards, and the dashboard have been given a satin warm-silver finish that’s supposed to remind onlookers of champagne and victory. A Le Mans-style flip-up fuel filler cap adds a sporty touch, and coordinates with the new design of the mirrors and the steering-wheel center.

The 'six' refers to the straight-six underneath the hood. PHOTO FROM MORGAN

Morgans might look cute, but they are proper sports cars that can pack quite a punch. And this last-of-the-line edition is no exception.

Under the hood, the racy roadster retains its BMW-sourced twin-turbo in-line-six engine. Weighing just 1,145kg and packing over 300hp, it’s capable of rocketing from zero to 100km/h in just 4.2 seconds, and will ruffle the hair of daring drivers at up to 267km/h.

Before that can happen, prospective buyers have to write a check for at least £96,995 (P7,330,000) if they order it in the UK, with countless customization options potentially driving that price up quite a bit more.

In return, they get the last hurrah of one of the most iconic British sports cars ever made. Not a bad deal then.



Frank Schuengel

Frank is a German e-commerce executive who loves his wife, a Filipina, so much he decided to base himself in Manila. He has interesting thoughts on Philippine motoring. He writes the aptly named ‘Frankly’ column.



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