Morgan Plus Four at 75: The Wooden Wonder Thriving in a Modern Era
It’s 2025 and the car world is buzzing with electric drivetrains, autonomous everything, and wrinkle-free carbon fibre production lines. Meanwhile, the Morgan Plus Four is still here, built the old-school way, with wood. Yes, wood. It’s the kind of car that sticks out like a sore thumb among smooth metal and plastic bodies, yet it continues to win fans and turn heads. For its 75th birthday, let’s talk about why this wooden wonder still matters.
The Plus Four sits on a frame made of ash wood, crafted by hand, that gives the car both strength and a bit of give that no metal frame quite matches. While every other manufacturer tries to squeeze out the last gram with high-tech materials, Morgan doubles down on craftsmanship. Each piece is lovingly shaped by skilled hands, a tradition that dates back generations.
The wood frame is light, surprisingly tough, and gives the Plus Four a playful responsiveness on the road. That crisp, connected feeling you get behind the wheel? Part of that comes from the way the wood flexes and breathes with the car. It’s a driving experience that feels alive in a way modern cars often don’t.
Of course, the Plus Four hasn’t stood still for 75 years. Underneath that classic silhouette is a car that blends past and present. Modern engines that balance power with refinement, updated suspension for a confident ride, and an interior that mixes retro charm with today’s creature comforts. The result is a car that looks like a blast from the past but drives like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
There’s a romanticism to the Morgan that’s hard to fake. When other cars merge into a sea of sameness, the Plus Four stands tall. It’s for people who value character, craftsmanship, and the kind of quirks that make a car yours. The leather smells right, the wood feels warm, and every rattle and creak is part of the charm.
This is a car that proved the future doesn’t need to erase the past. There’s still a place on the road and in hearts for something made with care, tradition, and a bit of wood. (oooarrgah!)
