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#28655 - 17/04/09 06:00 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Bodger]
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Collected car from a service today, the details were a but scant but it would appear the new car is a convertable aeromax.

The question is will this be the Series V aero or will it be a different beast all together.

Given the aeros 600 or so sales it does suggest that its a possible aero replacement, but how will this sit if you've already got an aero on order?
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#28656 - 17/04/09 06:13 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: asbojohn]
Brian V Offline
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According to eMog the new car will be 130k and the Aero will be discontinued this year.
How on earth do existing Aeromax owners feel? car perhaps not even delivered yet, exclusivity promised (I understand)and the Mk 2 now announced.

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#28658 - 17/04/09 06:48 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Brian V]
Boshly Offline
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Originally Posted By: Brian V
According to eMog the new car will be 130k and the Aero will be discontinued this year.
How on earth do existing Aeromax owners feel? car perhaps not even delivered yet, exclusivity promised (I understand)and the Mk 2 now announced.


Why would the anouncement, if correct, affect Aeromax customers? To the contrary, the new car isn't a fixed head coupe so is plenty different? The build is still at 100 (yup plus 1 for you know who wink ) so exclusivity as originally claimed remains.

The new car and the discontinuation of the Aero 8 actually inevitable in a way as I always thought isn't an Aeromax convertible similar to an Aero. So by ending Aero production, they have distanced the the new car (which I understand actually has a new name that is not commonly announced as yet) and created an exclusive niche. I am sure it will have many 'max' features to justify it's position.

This of course leaves a big gap that may still be fulfilled?
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#28659 - 17/04/09 06:51 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Brian V]
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How on earth do existing Aeromax owners feel? car perhaps not even delivered yet, exclusivity promised (I understand)and the Mk 2 now announced.


Hi All
I have an aeromax on order (not delivered till June)....I personally, am not bothered at all about this convertable anouncement. Morgan promised only 100 aeromax would be built, this is a completely different vehicle. So in my book they have kept to their word.

My aeromax will be kept and driven mainly in the uk so a coupe suits me. I have no doubt that the convertable will look stunning. For all you lucky aero 8 owners I predict your residual values have just increased.

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#28660 - 17/04/09 06:56 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Brian V]
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It appears that there are a lot of rumours and speculation. It would also seem that people who are supposed to keep details under wraps until official launch are feeding snippets of info which may or may not be fact.

It always amazes me when people are asked to not reveal info until a certain time are not honourable enough to do so.

Of course, can't see why there need be such secrecy to begin with but I certainly wouldn't be out breaking confidences when asked not to.

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#28661 - 17/04/09 07:18 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Shooter]
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By Boshly......
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This of course leaves a big gap that may still be fulfilled?


So that would be the Trad on an Aero Chassis maybe??? innocent
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#28662 - 17/04/09 07:37 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: DaveW]
Brian V Offline
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I have an aeromax on order (not delivered till June)....I personally, am not bothered at all about this convertable anouncement. Morgan promised only 100 aeromax would be built,


That's good news, obviously my concern for existing Aeromax owners is unfounded! smile







Edited by Brian V (18/04/09 12:22 PM)

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#28663 - 17/04/09 08:07 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: dmat]
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Originally Posted By: dmat
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How on earth do existing Aeromax owners feel? car perhaps not even delivered yet, exclusivity promised (I understand)and the Mk 2 now announced.


Hi All
I have an aeromax on order (not delivered till June)....I personally, am not bothered at all about this convertable anouncement. Morgan promised only 100 aeromax would be built, this is a completely different vehicle. So in my book they have kept to their word.

My aeromax will be kept and driven mainly in the uk so a coupe suits me. I have no doubt that the convertable will look stunning. For all you lucky aero 8 owners I predict your residual values have just increased.


dmat, I am very much in a agreement.

The Aeromax is one of two FHC models offered by Morgan in 100 years of business; that in itself, is something very special.

Ian, I also agree with what you said.

In my humble opinion, this production run of targa topped Aeromaxs allows the company time (and resources) to develop the model between the limited run cars and the core product offering. I cannot see Morgan not offering a V8 model, therefore, call it what you will: +8, Aero 8, Super 8, I believe we will see a new V8 Morgan within the next 2-years. This is just my opinion but one that I feel makes sense when you consider the product range.

As we've discussed previously, the move toward Superform bodies makes a lot of sense for Morgan, as does a common chassis. Perhaps, we are witness to the start of this process?

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#28666 - 17/04/09 08:37 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Simon]
Shooter Offline
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Registered: 06/09/07
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Loc: Crowthorne, Berkshire
Hey it's only a week until it is officially launched for all to see.

What I am prepared to say is it does look exceptional and I personally feel it looks much better than the Aeromax. Of course, this from a man with a matt black & yellow extremely rare Series 4.

Based on it's name, I wouldn't consider it Aeromax 2 but the family resemblance is there.

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#28667 - 17/04/09 08:41 PM Re: The New Morgan 160409 [Re: Shooter]
Shooter Offline
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What I will say, if the wheels on the car are on the final model I will be pleased. They look great. englandwave

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