4th Feb, 2026 10:00

February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 222
 

222

1999 MORGAN PLUS 8

Sold for £28,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: MORGAN
Registration: V80 ART
Engine Size (cc): 4555
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 1999
Date First Registered: 01/12/1999
MOT Expiry Date: 06/01/2027
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 26,000

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Morgan wallet containing owner's handbook, previous V5S, DVLA correspondence, information regarding the type of engine, printed Operations and Maintenance details, tax disc, MOT certificates, promotional brochures, Morgan Sports Car Club membership card, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Morgan Plus 8 4.6 litre, please confirm upon your own inspection.

The vendor has provided the following:

The vendor of this 1999 Morgan Plus 8 is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:

Back in May 2025, we thought we bought a ‘nowt to do’ quick flip for the programme, which we’d be able to sell perhaps in the following auction after giving it a good clean. V80 ART looked like a masterpiece - some minor bodywork issues and a little dull on some of the brightwork, but nothing which we couldn’t quickly solve for some loose change.

And then we put it on a ramp.

Our ‘let’s give it a polish and service’ quickly revealed itself to be a fire-hazard with no means of braking (among other horrors)…we were left with an estimate of over £10k for necessary works.

The team down at Melvyn Rutter’s near Bishops Stortford know Morgans inside out and were the chosen custodians of our 4.6 Plus 8. They set to work on turning V80 ART back into the piece of art it once was…

Work completed includes:

  • New engine valley gasket
  • Brand new aluminium radiator
  • New front brake callipers
  • Overhaul of front brake pads and discs
  • Rear brakes unbinded and drums cleaned
  • Brake and clutch fluid replaced
  • Indicators/brake lights/reverse lights all fixed
  • Rear shock absorbers renewed
  • Rear axle cleaned down and painted
  • Front suspension shock absorber bushes renewed
  • New battery
  • New rear wheel cylinders (both were seized)
  • Messy front wiring was all tidied and made safe!
  • Various small cracks and dents have been repaired
  • Repair to the front and rear wings, where there was corrosion
  • New water pump fitted
  • New door mirrors fitted
  • New steering gaiter fitted
  • All exhaust rubber mountings replaced
  • The interior has been given a good scrub!

V80 ART now holds a clean MOT until January 2027.

PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.

The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.

 

Make: MORGAN
Registration: V80 ART
Engine Size (cc): 4555
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 1999
Date First Registered: 01/12/1999
MOT Expiry Date: 06/01/2027
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 26,000

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Morgan wallet containing owner's handbook, previous V5S, DVLA correspondence, information regarding the type of engine, printed Operations and Maintenance details, tax disc, MOT certificates, promotional brochures, Morgan Sports Car Club membership card, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Morgan Plus 8 4.6 litre, please confirm upon your own inspection.

The vendor has provided the following:

The vendor of this 1999 Morgan Plus 8 is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:

Back in May 2025, we thought we bought a ‘nowt to do’ quick flip for the programme, which we’d be able to sell perhaps in the following auction after giving it a good clean. V80 ART looked like a masterpiece - some minor bodywork issues and a little dull on some of the brightwork, but nothing which we couldn’t quickly solve for some loose change.

And then we put it on a ramp.

Our ‘let’s give it a polish and service’ quickly revealed itself to be a fire-hazard with no means of braking (among other horrors)…we were left with an estimate of over £10k for necessary works.

The team down at Melvyn Rutter’s near Bishops Stortford know Morgans inside out and were the chosen custodians of our 4.6 Plus 8. They set to work on turning V80 ART back into the piece of art it once was…

Work completed includes:

  • New engine valley gasket
  • Brand new aluminium radiator
  • New front brake callipers
  • Overhaul of front brake pads and discs
  • Rear brakes unbinded and drums cleaned
  • Brake and clutch fluid replaced
  • Indicators/brake lights/reverse lights all fixed
  • Rear shock absorbers renewed
  • Rear axle cleaned down and painted
  • Front suspension shock absorber bushes renewed
  • New battery
  • New rear wheel cylinders (both were seized)
  • Messy front wiring was all tidied and made safe!
  • Various small cracks and dents have been repaired
  • Repair to the front and rear wings, where there was corrosion
  • New water pump fitted
  • New door mirrors fitted
  • New steering gaiter fitted
  • All exhaust rubber mountings replaced
  • The interior has been given a good scrub!

V80 ART now holds a clean MOT until January 2027.

PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.

The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.

Auction: February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 4th Feb, 2026

Welcome to our February Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
 

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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