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Howdy!

Can anyone confirm the origin of the Willow Green colour offered by Morgan (per our own Plus 4 in that colour)?

From what I can tell it is an original Jaguar colour offered on E-Types from circa 1969-73...and often with a tan leather interior (or Butterscotch as in our Morgan). So is our Willow Green an original Jaguar colour and is our colour combo with the tan interior replicating the E-Type?


The world is full of coincidences, and as an example, we are just back from a trip down to our house in France, where a neighbour suggested we visit a local classic car dealership just a 10 minute drive away. We couldn't believe it when we arrived to discover that the dealership is in fact an authorised Morgan Service Centre. (That'll be handy)

Not only that...but sitting in the showroom amidst a few million euros worth of cars, was a 1972 E-Type, you've guessed it...in Willow Green. (Black interior though)



A few others in stock...







Another interesting observation was that the owner ( a long established and respected classic car dealer) became very animated on his perceived impact of Brexit on Morgan car sales in France. Basically, he is convinced that the French will no longer buy "British Morgans" in protest post-Brexit. I didn't want to get into the politics, but did point out that Morgan was now under Aston Martin control...but he simply replied with that typical "Gallic Shrug"!

Mac

A no deal Brexit will have a devastating effect on MMC's exports to the EU. But it won't be anything to do with European chauvinism.

Hi Mac

Absolutely correct, Willow Green was originally from the EType of the early 70's, which apparently was the least chosen colour scheme at the time. Hence why I choose it and because I thought it looked brilliant.

It was a special colour choice for my 3 Wheeler and Mr Morris liked it so much it was introduced into the Morgan paint range.

Ooh is that dealership the one in St Junien? If it is I must pop in.... Ive wandered around the cheaper cars outside and looked in wonder at the very high prices :-)

Nick

Thanks for confirming Peter. We really love the colour too.

Nick: Yes...that's the one. I was struck with the prices too. If I recall correctly, he had a Citroen DS on sale at just short of €200,000 ! Worth a look in.

Mac

Under Aston Martin control??
The major shareholder also own Aston Martin (or did, I've not checked what changes have occurred since the latest floatation) - not quite the same thing.

Another classic car dealer worth a visit http://www.lerelaisdelautoancienne.com. just up the road from Bérigaud Véhicules Anciens in St junien.

Huge apologies for the thread drift but many thanks - very interesting. We have a house near Confolens so I'll check out both of these places more thoroughly.

Thanks
Nick

Hi, it might look (or indeed be named Willow Green - as per Jaguar) however, you cannot trust they are the same colour!

Mark

Berrybrook are currently showing a Willow Green GDI Plus 4 in their used stock.
Looks lovely.