Exclusive Coachbuilt Coupé
Morgan Unveils Exclusive Midsummer Coupé, a Pininfarina Collaboration for Nine Bespoke Clients
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Prototype described internally as the 'artists' proof' to serve as the design and engineering reference for the nine client Midsummer Coupés.
The Coupé features a drop-glass side-window system that replaces Morgan's detachable sidescreens, contributing to a sleeker silhouette.
A machined-aluminium beltline integrates the door handle, and the car rides on 19-inch forged aluminium wheels described as Morgan's most detailed wheel design to date.
The central stainless spine runs through the exterior glass and is continued inside the cabin, with the roof bonded directly to the structure to establish a fixed-head identity.
Morgan says each of the nine Coupés will be unique, with owners guiding choices on colours, leathers, wood finishes and other bespoke details.
Morgan Motor Company has unveiled the Midsummer Coupé, a fixed-roof sports car built in partnership with Italian design house Pininfarina and limited to just nine client examples. It is Morgan's first hard-top car in over a decade, according to Irish News, and is expected to command a premium over the open-top Midsummer roadster, which itself sold for around £200,000.
The project started when a single client approached Morgan after the open-bodied Midsummer barchetta debuted in May 2024. That one idea grew into a nine-car run, each built to individual specification. Managing Director Matthew Hole said: "A client came to us with an idea and, rather than asking how closely we could meet that brief, we asked ourselves how far we could take it," according to Motoring Research.
A Fixed Roof Arrives for the First Time Since 2015
The Midsummer Coupé is Morgan's first fixed-roof model since the Aero 8 was dropped in 2015. A fully glazed canopy runs across the top, according to Express and Star. A central stainless steel spine cuts through the exterior glass and continues inside the cabin. The roof is bonded directly to the car's structure, giving it a true fixed-head identity rather than a bolt-on solution.
The car shown at the Pickersleigh Road factory is called the "artists' proof" — Car 0 — and acts as the design and engineering reference for the nine client builds. It will eventually join the Louwman Collection in The Hague. Chief Design Officer Jon Wells called the Coupé the "culmination of an extraordinary creative journey" and said it "opens the door to a future defined by exceptional commissions."
Drop Windows, Forged Wheels and 126 Layers of Wood
The Coupé replaces Morgan's traditional detachable sidescreens with a proper drop-glass side-window system. This gives the car a much cleaner, sleeker silhouette. A machined-aluminium beltline wraps around the door and integrates the handle directly into the body. The car rides on 19-inch forged aluminium wheels — described by Morgan as the most detailed wheel design the company has ever made, according to Motoring Research.
Inside, the dashboard alone is built from 126 laminated layers of teak wood, each just 0.6mm thick. Marine-grade finishes are expected on several commissions. The car uses a 3.0-litre BMW straight-six engine producing between 335 hp and 402 hp, paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. Despite the added fixed roof, the Coupé weighs only about 2.5% more than a standard Morgan Supersport hardtop.
Pininfarina's First Badge on a Production Morgan
The collaboration marks the first time Pininfarina has placed its "Pininfarina Fuoriserie" badge on a production car of this kind. Felix Kilbertus, Chief Creative Officer at Pininfarina, said the car represents a "blending of British heritage with timeless Pininfarina design" and is intended to reach "cult status." The two companies began early conceptual talks in 2022, according to Autospies, with a formal partnership announced in November 2023 to mark Morgan's 115th anniversary.
Each of the nine client cars will be unique. Owners choose their own colours, leathers, wood finishes, and other details. CEO Massimo Fumarola said the car is "dedicated to enthusiastic individuals who will enjoy an unconventional, sensory, and analogue driving experience." All nine commissions are already spoken for, confirming strong demand at what analysts believe will be a seven-figure price point.
Nine Cars That Could Fund Morgan's Next Chapter
Morgan builds roughly 700 cars a year in total. Selling nine cars at likely seven-figure prices provides a significant injection of capital for a small manufacturer. Industry analysts say the money helps fund the company's "Special Projects" division and future R&D. Wells hinted the Coupé could open the door to further collaborations with other design houses, potentially including Zagato, according to Motoring Research.
Morgan is also positioning itself as a rare holdout for BMW-powered straight-six sports cars. Both the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra — which share the same engine — have been discontinued. By keeping the B58 engine alive in a bespoke coachbuilt body, Morgan is carving out a niche as the last option for buyers who want that specific driving experience wrapped in hand-crafted British bodywork.
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