When we look at Morgan as a company in the context of the modern automotive industry, we wonder how they are still around and under family control. However, when we look at the kind of cars they still make today, we understand why that is, and it goes to show that there is still a market for machines made as they used to. Thus, with a minimal infusion of modern tech, Morgan is still selling the same cars it always has, but with better brakes.
There is little they could do to liven up their range in any kind of meaningful way, aside from coming up with another modern interpretation of their design ideals – or just do special editions of the existing models… Regardless why they did so, I’m thankful they thought up the new Brooklands Edition Roadster and Three-Wheeler, because they’re some of the coolest limited production run models I’ve seen.
Named after the famed banked oval, the 3.7-liter V6-powered Roadster Brooklands Edition gets a unique “Speed Silver Satin” bonnet cowl, as well as other bits of trim turned silver, black alloys, Aero Racing Green front splitter as well as a whole host of other mods.
Inside, these limited edition models have numbered plaques, “new performance sports seats,” more pedal space and a repositioned gear lever. In standard form, it will set you back £40,000 (€46,000) +VAT, but there are a few very expensive options available, if you managed to save up more than the basic asking price
If you don’t mind the loss of a wheel, and four of the cylinders, along with a bit of space, then perhaps the other Brooklands Edition model, the Three-Wheeler may also be of interest. It gets the same kind of treatment as the larger car, including sharing the same body finish, called Jaguar ‘Brooklands’ green, though here there’s also the optionally-available polished body which gets extra rivets. It too features a black leather interior with numbered plaque, plus a polished engine up front, and the same unique Brooklands steering wheel – there’s also the option of heated seats which has unquestionable utility in colder climates.
Finally, if you were wondering what the numbered plaques were for, they are there to let you know that only fifty of each will ever be made – pricing for the Three-Wheeler has yet to be announced, and the car is set to be launched in September.
By Andrei Nedelea
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