# Hardtop Retro-Inspired Cars Morgan Released a Hardtop Version of its 'Plus 4' Independent Car By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-plus-4 References: [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2022/07/27/morgan-plus-four-hardtop/) & [morgan-motor](https://www.morgan-motor.com/plus-four/)  The Morgan Plus 4 is a retro-inspired car that takes inspiration from some of the most iconic cars of the mid-20th century. This car has an elongated hood with a small cabin at the rear, large wheels, and a curved front bumper that resembles old-school Volkswagens and Fords. Despite its retro design, the Morgan Plus 4 has a modern eight-speed automatic drivetrain, power steering, and many more modern standards built into its aesthetic frame. While the default configuration of the Plus 4 comes with a convertible soft top, the company sought to offer a more weatherproof offering for customers in climatic environments. As such, the Morgan Plus 4 is now available in a hardtop configuration with a number of exteriors and interior finishes available. Image Credit: Morgan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Cars:** Designing cars that take inspiration from iconic mid-20th century vehicles, with modern drivetrains and technology built into their aesthetics - **Weatherproof Car Options:** Offering cars in both convertible and hardtop configurations with a range of materials and finishes to accommodate different climatic environments - **Customizable Car Exteriors and Interiors:** Providing the option for customers to customize the exterior and interior finishes of their vehicles, allowing for more personalized and unique cars ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Continuing to innovate and improve on vehicle design, while catering to different customer preferences based on weather and personalization - **Luxury Car Market:** Providing high-end retro-inspired cars with modern technology and customizable options for affluent customers - **Car Customization Industry:** Collaborating with automotive manufacturers to offer more customization options for customers, further personalizing and differentiating their vehicles ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Les Mans-Celebrating Retro Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-four-lm62.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Reimagined Retro Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-8-gtr.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Reimagined Open-Top Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentop-supercar.md) - [Luxurious Glass Roof Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo-1.md)