With production coming to an end in 2025, Morgan has announced the Plus Six Pinnacle — which will see out the final 30 build slots for the six-cylinder flagship roadster. The special edition model is powered by the BMW B58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six engine that sits under the long bonnet and behind the signature horseshoe grille. This sends 335 bhp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission, propelling the car to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds and onwards to its top speed of 166 mph.

Although the company is known for its use of wood to construct its models, the Plus Six introduced a bonded aluminium chassis known as the CX-Generation platform. The monocoque is made of metal, but ash wood is attached to the rear portion to act as a frame for bodywork to be mounted to. The hand-formed panels are works of art in themselves, with my personal favourite being the front wing, which separates from the grille, floats over the front wheels, and gently falls down to create the side sill before meeting the curved rear wheel arch. These wings play host to six vertical air outlets each — a nod to the number of pistons under the split-opening bonnet. Behind the sculpted arches are MacPherson strut suspension with an anti-roll bar for the front axle, while a multi-link setup is used at the rear. The Plus Six also features electronic stability control that was co-developed with Continental and AP Racing.

Mechanically, the Plus Six Pinnacle is identical to the standard version, with the difference being in the detail. Leather upholstery is available in only three colours: Fawn, Riviera, and Explore (tan, blue, and brown). Likewise, the palette is limited to one shade for the 19" multi-spoke alloy wheels, stone guard, and dashboard — all of which are finished in warm silver. For a brand known for its extensive customisation programme, this may seem strange, but these colours have been chosen because of their ability to complement a wide range of exterior hues — of which there is no limit for this special model. Paint-to-sample and unique formulations can be applied to each of the Pinnacle models.

Sheepskin carpets are used in the footwells and the rear storage section of the cabin, while teak wood features on the centre console trim, having been used to great effect on the gorgeous Midsummer speedster that was unveiled earlier this year. Along with hosting the air vents and the slightly out-of-place-looking BMW gear selector, the centre console proudly displays one of the Pinnacle emblems while two more can be found stitched into the seats.

Some parts sharing has been done with the Plus Four roadster, as the Plus Six Pinnacle gains the frameless rear-view mirror and redesigned wing mirrors from its four-cylinder stablemate. The aluminium finish of the exterior mirrors is matched to the flip-up fuel filler cap, which is the cherry on the cake of attention to detail for me.

Pricing begins at £96,995 with a free choice of three interior themes and 31 exterior colours. Two-tone paint can be added for an additional £1,835 and paint protection film (PPF) can be fitted at the factory. A Ken-spec Plus Six Pinnacle would wear Metallic Ice Blue paint with the Fawn interior. Heated seats, Sennheiser audio, a lockable storage compartment, clear indicator lenses, PPF and the Active Sports Exhaust options would raise the price up to £107,590.

As well as being the final Plus Six model, the Pinnacle marks the end of a stylistic era for its maker. The Plus Six carries a key shape that has become synonymous with the brand since its early days: the extended front wing that runs from the front bumper to the base of the rear wheel arch. While the Plus Four — the most popular car in the range — will continue to flaunt the iconic Morgan silhouette, the replacement of the Plus Six will take on a different form when it is unveiled in 2025.

As such, this special edition is not only marking the end of the Plus Six model, but the shape that accompanies the most powerful cars that are hand-made in Malvern. Close to 1,000 examples of the Plus Six have been built since its launch in 2019, and with the blueprint for the final 30 being shown, the Plus Six looks set to go out at the Pinnacle of classic Morgan style.