|
9 members (Graham, G4FUJ, GrumpyPa, DirkM, TBM, marshalben, Pittsartist, Julian BB, High Hamster, tommog),
271
guests, and
114
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,868
Posts837,645
Members9,596
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 153
OP
L - Learner Plates On
|
Do you like this Morgan Trad 2+2?
Originally Posted By: Gambalunga "0n more than one occasion I have thought that it would be quite easy for Morgan to build a 2+2 as an option instead of a 4 seater. It could have optional child seats and belts but more importantly without seats it would have more space for touring luggage. The rear line could be halfway between a 2 seater and a 4 seater and the hood could have a more attractive design as it would not have to accommodate the height of adults in the back seat or luggage space (much like the TC). It could be complemented by a rear tonneau/luggage cover and have a slot behind the luggage space for sidescreen storage (like the Sport) and an optional narrow (space saver) spare wheel mounted completely MG TC? externally. Ideal for people with small children or dogs, or people who like touring. Development cost almost zero. A sort of cross between the MG TC and the trad Morgan." That was Peter's (Gambalunga) thought (posted in another TM's thread) about a Morgan Trad 2+2. As I'm very interested in the design of 4-seater and (2+2)-seater Trad-Morgans, I decided to design a similar car in accordance with his "desiderata", and showed it on the thread. "Lovely Claudio. Just what I had in mind" was his reply. But differently from Peter, I'm convinced that Morganeers are not 4-seater or (2+2)-seater enthusiast; They are only fond of the 2-seater Trad-shape (IMHO); and I say more......even they have to travel everywhere with their old-fashion/big suitcases put on a chromed rack fixed to the rear back of their cars...(and all that is neither confortable nor safe), it is so ....a "period" experience... that I think they, ultimately....,.love it, and don't want to change their habit. So to solve my dilemma, I just decided to open a new thread about that, hoping to read your opinions....... I kindly hope Peter (not me) was right! Cheers Claudio __________________________________ Visit Italy see my Flickr site : only Morgan Sportscars (photoshopped) pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/sets/72157649032962866/ cars & motorbikes (photoshopped) pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/sets/72157623861460615/
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,616 Likes: 43
Wave & smile... It's a Morgan Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Wave & smile... It's a Morgan Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,616 Likes: 43 |
Nice looking apart from the wheels. They just look a tad flashy. My thoughts exactly! Oh man! I LOVE the flashy wheels And the purple bonnet strap 
Last edited by Eric Gill Sans; 01/05/15 09:28 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,480 Likes: 42
Talk Morgan Addict
|
|
Talk Morgan Addict
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,480 Likes: 42 |
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
211-WX-1433
"Fettlebodge"--A chief of the PaddyMogs
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,210
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,210 |
Claudio I think this is spot on although I would personally still have black wire wheels. At the moment ourmogging is day drives and a thrash the pants hour or two out but when we get time to do proper touring this concept would be perfect. In fact as a narrow body I think it would hit the spot.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,597
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,597 |
Beautiful from the moment I saw it. I have never wanted to own the current 4 seater but this is stunning. The gap between the current 4 seater and this beauty doesn't look too wide from where i'm sitting, so maybe Geneva 16.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 153
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
OP
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 153 |
Excuse me if I'm late to reply, but I was out for a long weekend to my sister's country house without laptop and smartphone for a complete relaxation. But, what a pity, the weather was not fine...! I'm very grateful for your interest in my work and I thank you for your messages. Moreover I'm very impressed by your general acceptance of this proposal, since I was prepared for more criticism. Probably our common friend Peter (Gambalunga), as a Morgan-Trad owner, knows exactly what he (and the other Morgans' owners) needs and wants.......... so it was easier to design a proper car following his wishes. I hope to read even more comments about this car as, to me, they are a real contribution to understand the Morgans' world; I also thank you for all your hints, and, please, feel always free to criticize my designs..... For wire-wheel fans.........I've done this little adjustment! Look at it and I hope you like it! https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/16736051834/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/17170791678/in/photostream/(Really the car was sketched, from the very beginning, with wire-wheels, but then I wanted to change a little its classic looking and give it an up-to-date looking; so I put on some chrome-rims and added a non-conventional colour sof-top (acid-green), so different from the body colour, as, I know, they don't match toghether at all. Designers often need to explore new possibilities and new roads). Cheers Claudio __________________________________ Visit the EXPO; Visit Italy see my Flickr site : only Morgan Sportscars (photoshopped) pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/sets/72157649032962866/ cars & motorbikes (photoshopped) pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/sets/72157623861460615/
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2 |
Now I'll take one with wire wheels!
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,366 Likes: 354 |
"Perfezione"
(Courtesy of Google translator!)
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 153
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
OP
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 153 |
She looks very good and I was pleased the very first second I saw her. She transforms the trad values into a GT like car which is a comfortable choice/alternative for all travel longer than just a fee days. I would not have more than two persons in mind, perhaps kids for a funny trip around the block. But the luggage gets it's space properly.
Claudio, is it possible you could post a picture hood down? Only to have an idea if the harmonic lines are kept as well when the hood is down.
TBH, if not planned as a series this car should be a payable option for a one off, at least to show her at Geneva.
Regards, Heinz. Hi all, better late than never...... https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiobardeggiabrandi/33237341802/in/dateposted-public/Hope you like it. Ciao Claudio _________________________ Visit Italy
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 15
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 15 |
Claudio,
looking VERY good... a question: did you alter the angle of the rear panel to make it more upright than the trad, so giving a bit more space behind the seats?
I've long thought that this area is wasted space...the back doesn't want to be upright, like the 4 seater, but could, I feel, take a more upright angle.
DW is right, most Mog owners are tourers, not racers, which is why I so like my Plus 8, it is effortless. Just lacks storage space and the suspension tunnel means there is even less space than in a +4 or other trad...
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,224 Likes: 7
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,224 Likes: 7 |
Absolutely approve and can imagine buying one. Someone suggested 200hp and that would be about right. But how to overcome the politics of Claudio designing it and not MMC?
1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
Kitfox S5 Outback
Jodel D9
1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
|
|
|
|
|
