Cars Still Made of WOOD! Inside the Morgan Motor Company

Come along with The Drive for a rare look inside the Morgan Motor Company, the last automaker in the world still making cars with wood framing—just as it has for over 100 years. You know its iconic three-wheeler, but you probably don’t know it’s got big plans to stay alive in 21st century.
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[Metalistforlife]

This is art. Not just a car - its a art, a culture and most importantly a legacy.

[nevyen]

Stayed in Malvern Wells for a summer, and went there to get a tour. The woman behind a desk in the office looked at us like we were crazy, "You...want...a...what?"
After explaining we wanted to look at the cars being made, she ushered us through a door into the long building behind, shut the door behind us, and went back to her desk.
I cracked the door back open and asked her (nicely) what was up, and she said to just wander around as we pleased.
Every single worker was friendly, answered questions, and we ended up helping push a rolling chassis between stations at one point.
I met a Morgan family member on the way out, and got a piece of scrap ash frame wood autographed.
I gave the piece of wood to my dad, telling him that was all the Morgan I could afford to buy him.

[RichardGottshall]

I would get a Morgan in a heart beat. Love the craftsmanship.

[TypeVertigo]

Morgan's cars haven't been my cup of tea, but they're slowly growing on me simply because of how brave they are keeping true to themselves being left-field and anachronistic. Mr. Charles Morgan seems like a right old respectable motorhead too.

Great video JF and crew!

[BruceBoschek]

Back in the 1960s I spent a week there, every day in the factory while my Plus-4 transmission was being replaced under warranty. No, it didn't take them that long, but they didn't mind me hanging around the factory at all. It was much older and darker then, there were no modern chassis back then, the biggest engine was the 4-cyl Triumph, but there was magic in the air and the memories are clearly burned into my mind. The cars were still affordable back then.

[chefgiovanni]

Morgan Motor Company: The Most Honest Car Factory in the World ! Thank you for sharing this with us !

[Titus-as-the-Roman]

At this time in America in particular, the World auto market in general, when it seems almost every car company's main focus is squeezing every last bit of profit they can out of the consumer much to the detriment of their product, it's amazingly refreshing to see a car company like Morgan. While their cars may not be the cheapest to purchase you can be assured that they're definitely not cheap in their quality or in their dedication to the customer. Thank you Morgan for restoring some of my faith in the corporate world.

[IanObzi]

I wonder if the boss of any other motor company could walk you round and know so much about the product he's making, what an amazing company.  Even if these cars are not the type of thing you'd buy yourself you have to admire what they do and for sticking to the traditional methods.  It's not going to happen today, and probably not even this year but one day I'm going to buy a Morgan.

[montybates]

I like the car and the methods they use to build it.  I really like the idea of having 200 + workers that you keep going for 30/40 years and then they train the next ones coming up. Hooray for that idea!

Fantastic, Morgans still going strong, what an awesome car company.

[MrKabDrivr]

Absolutely amazing workshop and, of course, astounding results!... Excellent video, too! Thanks for sharing and congratulations to the Morgan family for keeping their beautiful tradition alive and well!...

[Gibson]

What a great eccentric guy. Love the cars, love the the philosophy behind them. It really is a testament to the company that they are still privately owned and running in the UK. Great video!

[Sean_Coyne]

My cousin had a messy divorce back in 1973. His horrid wife got everything...except his Morgan. He disassembled it and smuggled it out of the the UK in crates to Canada, where it's still going strong. Oh and he became a millionaire. :-)

[Rod-bpow]

Sir Charles Morgan is as direct and hands-on when it comes to employees needs as well as the supervision of the details that makes the brand as ICONIC and as it is TIME preserved. It knows its purpose, to bring out the excellent from its employees and that they are in these pieces of Art, preserved through the ages. Employees that are into preservation and the expertise in preserving Time as well as Quality shall always be as dignified and sought after amongst worldwide Clients. Congratulateur Sir Charles Morgan.

[arjuhama]

I love how Brits use different techniques in making cars. Small, light, and unrestrained Caterhams; light, simple, and sporty Lotuses; wood chassis, aluminum bodied Morgans; luxurious and comfortable Aston Martins; track-ready Ginettas; and fast and prestigious Jaguars. 

I love all of them.

[douglasdavies]

First class documentary, I am British and live near the Malvern Hills, so I have an interest in the Morgan history, I have seen many documentary's about the company and this one stands up well to the best of the others, congratulations.
The only regret I have with the Morgan's of today is that the power no longer comes from a British engine, but that's how the cookie crumbles in this modern age, we no longer rule the world in modern manufacturing, but if we did, cars like the Morgan would not be still be made, so their are prows and cons for us living on past glory's.

[thesrtsuperbe]

I'm rebuilding a old Ford thunderbird right now and I'm trying to put in the same craftsmanship and luxury that people like this do with their cars. Doing everything myself, my favorite is the upholstery part but I'm doing the other stuff too. Hopefully my thunderbird will look just as classy as these cars when I'm done. Mad respect to Morgan, keep it up

[PaulStClair-orgj]

Craftsmen keeping the old skills alive. As a retired, elderly engineer l appreciate such a beautiful car made by them. Well done guy's. 😊👍🐎🚌🔧🔨

[rare]

I hope Morgan keeps making cars for decades to come. Great video thank you.

[barath]

Nice to see that a car can still be cool, locally sourced, handmade, have craftsmanship in it and even look good in 2013 AND sell.

Really hope Morgan survives longterm, we need a company like this! Awesome video JF!