Morgan and Pininfarina present the new Midsummer

Just when you though the timeless elegance of the Morgan Plus Six could not be improved upon, Morgan, together with design firm Pininfarina, have unveiled the car you see above: Midsummer.

The bespoke car is said to be a celebration of coachbuilding by two of the longest-established coachbuilders in the world.

The Morgan Midsummer gets a gently flowing rear, designed to evoke the cars of the late 1930s and early 1940s

And it shows.

Still based on the CX-Generation Bonded Aluminium Platform that underpins the Morgan Plus Six (catch our review of the Plus Six Touring here) and the Plus Four, Midsummer showcases (quite beautifully, if we may add) the skill and flexibility of Morgan's artisans who form every element of its vehicles' bodies.

At the front, Midsummer gets a new nose alongside reprofiled wings (from the regular Plus Six, that is). These are said to be a preview of Morgan's evolving design language, and additionally offer increased aerodynamic efficiency, a touch made possible thanks to Pininfarina's competencies.

Look from the side and you'll notice Midsummer also gets a new shoulder line, and the fact that the car also sports a new Pininfarina Fuoriserie badge.

Notice the Midsummer gets reinterpreted bonnet louvres as well as a redesigned steering wheel, although that BMW-sourced gear selector still does duty here

And before you ask, yes, this new shoulder line is created via the use of teak - a homage to Morgan's long-established relationship with wood - and a touch wanted by Pininfarina since the earliest stages of the project. Very Yummy.

Each example will feature a total of nine individually crafted teak sections, all of which are sustainably sourced. These feature on the car's dashboard tops, which feature 126 layers of teak each, and the door top sections, which feature 120 layers each. Using multiple layers as opposed to a single piece of wood, for added strength and durability necessary for exposed elements.

Also visible from the flank are the car's exclusive lightweight forged 19-inch wheels, which are said to weigh in at just 10kg. These come wrapped in a new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyre, which offers increased profile for a more period look - a touch which Morgan reveals, will also be reflected on future flagship models from the brand.

Midsummer also gets an elongated tail, a touch reminiscent of iconic Pininfarina designs, and evocative of the cars of the late 1930s and early 1940s. This new rear also gets lights which sit within half-chamfered light pods.

In the cabin, Midsummer gets handmade dials, finished in an off-white colour to suit the warmth of the vehicle, while a new steering wheel (admittedly a weak point of many Morgan interiors) also features here.

Morgan is simply revealing that Midsummer comes equipped with a six-cylinder turbocharged engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission (we are expecting this is a re-tuned iteration of the drivetrain that sits within the Plus Six). But those who were wanting more need not fret - Morgan states that it is targeting that Midsummer will weigh in at just 1,000kg, 160kg less than the regular Plus Six - so added performance should be assured.

And to reign in this performance, Midsummer will additionally come equipped with adjustable Nitron dampers (which you also can get on the facelifted Plus Four), although those on Midsummer come with a model-specific tuning. Yes please.

Just 50 examples of Midsummer will be produced, all of which have been sold to customers during a series of exclusive preview sessions. If, like us, you're dying to get a better look at this coach-built beauty, the car will make its first public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Production of Midsummer will begin in 2024, as Morgan celebrates its 115^th anniversary.