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Making the most of the weather
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Graham (G4FUJ)
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Very nice 
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great combination 
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Don't Worry, Be Happy
Morgan 4/4 1985 2,0 Zetec
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Could not be more different from an engineering standpoint but remarkably similar in terms of 'grin factor'.
In many ways the Morgan is the more rewarding on public roads - you have to work that much harder for everything even at moderate speeds, but it's strangely satisfying
Ferrari 488 Pista
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Flippin 'ell Dave , if looks could kill its the sight of two to die for cars and you have 'em . So which is the most characterful ?! (the E63 isn't exactly dull either ! )
Last edited by madmax; 01/04/16 09:03 PM.
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Hi Madmax,
The GT4 is a fabulous car: Great engine, sublime chassis and fabulous brakes. It's also very usable day to day, surprisingly comfortable, and is quite practicable e.g largish boot space, integrated sat nav etc. It is very well made, and all of the controls are a tactile delight. As a drivers car it's hard to beat
The ARP4 is a very different beast. In many ways a lot more 'raw' and demanding of the driver (and passenger). It's also slower, the handling and ride are more primitive, it's less practicable, less safe etc etc
Both have a certain amount of brand 'baggage'
But both cars are fabulous in their own way, and I find that, for shorter journeys, I'm always drawn to take the Morgan. I can't quite explain why that is, but I love it's slight eccentricity, the bangs and pops from the exhaust, the physicality of driving it, and the sheer 'good to be alive' feeling it seems to generate.
If I had to let one of them go right now it would be a really difficult call
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Hi Dave,
youre words: ...and the sheer 'good to be alive' feeling it seems to generate" is one of the best description for the "Morgan feeling" i ever heard.
Now i have a short and simple answer for the question why i am drving a Threewheeler - a ARP4 - a 911 Carrera - a Smart Works convertible - a Range Rover - and...
Thank you for that!
And Congratulation for your fine "car taste".
"Live is too short for boring cars,"
Best regards from germany - Thorsten
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