Morgan has unveiled the Midsummer Coupe, a fixed-roof evolution of its celebrated Pininfarina-designed Midsummer, with production limited to just nine examples worldwide. Every car has already been allocated, making it one of the rarest modern Morgans ever built.
Two years after the Morgan-Pininfarina Midsummer first captured attention and only weeks after the final speedster left production, Morgan has returned with an even more exclusive follow-up.
The new Morgan Midsummer Coupe transforms the open-top coachbuilt special into a striking fixed-head grand tourer, with only nine examples destined for customers.
The limited-run model joins an elite group of ultra-rare Morgans, matching the production volume of the Plus 8 GTR and closely echoing the exclusivity of the eight-unit CX-T.
While the original Midsummer was limited to 50 cars, the Coupe pushes rarity even further and represents what Morgan describes as a new chapter in its coachbuilding ambitions.
Visually, the Coupe draws clear inspiration from iconic Morgan projects such as the AeroMax and Aero Supersports. Its elongated bonnet, dramatic rear profile and distinctive split rear window create a silhouette that blends classic British craftsmanship with an unmistakably contemporary presence.
Morgan insists the transformation is more than cosmetic. The bespoke roof, glazing and bodywork were developed to give the Coupe its own identity rather than simply replicating the recently launched Supersport with a hardtop fitted.
Engineering changes are substantial. The roof structure is bonded directly to the body rather than relying on conventional seals, allowing the glazing to contribute to overall rigidity.
Despite the extensive glass area, the arrangement adds only a small weight increase compared with the Supersport hardtop. New billet-machined aluminium A-pillars, bonded structural glazing and fully integrated drop windows further distinguish the car from previous Morgan designs.
Inside, the handcrafted atmosphere continues with extensive teak detailing, while several unique features underline the bespoke nature of the project.
Roof-mounted window switches, a machined aluminium gear lever inspired by the Supersport 400 and a distinctive aluminium-mounted rear-view mirror all contribute to a cabin unlike anything else in Morgan’s current range.
Power comes from the more potent turbocharged straight-six used in the Supersport 400, paired with forged 19-inch wheels that Morgan describes as its most intricate wheel design yet.
All nine cars have already found owners, each working directly with Morgan to create a unique specification.
Chief Design Officer Jon Wells said the Midsummer Coupe represents the culmination of an extraordinary creative journey and hinted that further coachbuilt commissions and ambitious collaborations could follow in the future.
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