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We see your Safari 911 and we raise you the Morgan Plus Four CX-T

In a sea of duck-tailed German exotica, we are very pleased to share with you the Morgan Plus Four CX-T, England’s answer to the ever-popular Safari style cars that are so popular at the moment.

Just eight of these models will be built, based on the company’s existing CX platform. Partnering with Rally Raid UK who build Dakar race vehicles. Built at Morgan’s factory in Malvern, Worcestershire and then finished off at Rally Raid UK, each car will be bespoke to its lucky new owner, ensuring a unique and personal buying and ownership experience.

“The Morgan design team has been conceptualising modern day trialling vehicles for many years. Around 18 months ago, our investors and CEO, Steve Morris, were in the studio and remarked how incredible it would be to bring one of these drawings to life. The project was unrestrained and born entirely from a desire to create an exciting British adventure vehicle. The CX-T, like many recent Morgan vehicles, demonstrates the flexibility of the Morgan design. For me, it’s a complete package: historical integrity, legitimate capability, and a brand-new adventure-lead aesthetic.” Says Jonathan Wells, Head of Design, Morgan Motor Company.

The exterior of the Plus Four CX-T is designed to maximise luggage and equipment carrying capacity, and provide the occupant protection necessary for extreme environments. Simultaneously, Morgan has ensured that its visual design reflects this capability and purposefulness.

Most prominently, the rear panel of the vehicle has been replaced with an equipment rack, with unique side body panels designed to be reminiscent of the classic four-seater Morgan.

The rack houses two ruggedised and waterproof Pelican luggage cases, a Zarges aluminium tool/storage box, two Rotopax 11-litre containers and two spare wheel/tyre assemblies. Additionally, for those who venture further off the beaten track, recovery equipment is mounted on the exterior of the car within easy reach when required. All exterior mounting systems for all storage and equipment have been painstakingly engineered to be tough and easy to access when needed.

The external protective exoskeleton can also be adapted to carry leisure equipment such as bikes and surf boards, to compliment the lifestyle activities of the owner, while the removable side screens can be mounted onto the roof of the vehicle, allowing them to be carried unobtrusively in case of a change in weather conditions.

We think this it’s ice cool, but what do you think? And where would you take it?